About Us
About volghano is a Ghanaian Voluntry organisation determind to bridge the north south devide through voluntary service. Locally led Volunteering Organisation.
Volghano partner with Ghanaian schools, Hospital, clinics, Orphanages to run ethical volunteering programs that empower local communities.
Hero Headline: Built in Ghana. For Ghana. Subhead: We connect global volunteers with locally led projects so communities lead the change.
Story Volghano was started by Ghanaian educators, health workers, and community leaders who believed volunteering should be led by local priorities, not outside agendas. We place volunteers where their skills strengthen existing initiatives, creating practical, measurable outcomes.
Our Principles
- Community First: Projects are designed with local partners and reviewed quarterly.
- Do No Harm: Child protection, background checks, and strict safeguarding.
- Capacity Building: Volunteers support, train, and collaborate, never replace local jobs.
- Transparency: Clear fees, open budgets, and impact reports.
- Cultural Respect: Orientation on Ghanaian customs, language basics, and etiquetti
- Safeguarding Leads, training, and incident response.
Impact Snapshot (example KPIs)
- 12+ partner schools supported each term
- 4 regional health outreach routes
- 94% volunteer satisfaction score
- Meet the Team | Read Our Ethics Policy
Programs (Overview)
Volunteer Programs in Ghana | Education, Health, Environment & Community, Sports and recreation
Explore Volghano volunteer programs across Ghana: Teaching in schools, public health, conservation, and community build. Flexible dates and transparent fees.
Hero Headline: Find Your Best-Fit Program Subhead: Whether you’re a teacher, student, health professional, or first-time traveler, there’s a meaningful way to contribute.
Program Clusters
- Education & Youth: Teaching Assistance, Literacy Clubs, Girls’ Empowerment Workshops, STEM Clubs.
- Health & Wellbeing: Public Health Outreach, Maternal Health Education, Sports & Wellness Camps.
- Environment & Climate Action: Tree Planting, Urban Gardens, Waste Reduction & Recycling Projects.
- Community Development: Renovation & Painting, Classroom Furniture Builds, Water & Sanitation Support.
Placement Locations, we are focused on rural options depending on project needs. Particularly the £ Northern Regions
What’s Included
- Pre-departure briefing and visa guidance
- Airport pickup & in-country orientation
- Accommodation with vetted host families or volunteer house
- Breakfast & dinner (weekday), cultural activities
- 24/7 support, local SIM assistance
What’s Not Included Flights • Travel insurance • Vaccinations • Personal expenses • Weekend trips