About Us

About Volghano

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.

Built in Ghana. For Ghana

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.

Find Your Best-Fit Program

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

Meet Our Team

Wade Warren

Lead Volunteer

Kristin Watson

Lead Volunteer

Bessie Cooper

Lead Volunteer

Bessie Cooper

Lead Volunteer

Jerome Bell

Lead Volunteer

Arlene McCoy

Lead Volunteer

What People Say About Us

Our Trusted Partners

#WE NEED YOU HELP
Please join us to help children around the world have a better life