Individual Programs  <  Ghana
Work in HIV/AIDS

AIDS is responsible for over 3 millions deaths in Africa. Despite major investments in AIDS prevention, the rate of HIV infection in many African countries is still rising. As a volunteer, you will be placed with an organisation which is directly involved in the field. You will be offering care and support for HIV positive people including children. Other responsibilities include educational and training activities meant to increase awareness and stop the epidemic of HIV in Ghana.

Minimum stay : 1 month
Maximum stay: 6 months
Age limits: 18 to 66 years old
Registration fee : $555 CAD + tax
Participation fee :
   1 month: $870 USD ($873 CAD)***
    2 months: $1070 USD ($10738 CAD)***
    3 months: $1275 USD ($1278 CAD)***
    4 months: $1585 USD ($1588 CAD)***
    5 months: $1790 USD ($1793 CAD)***
    6 months: $1995 USD ($1998 CAD)***
Registration deadline: 3 months before the departure date
What's included: Pre-departure orientation session, accommodation with a host family, meals (2 meals per day during the week, 3 meals per day on the week-end), airport pick up and supervision.*
Language Requirements: English

Not included
:
   · Plane ticket
   · Insurance
   · Passport
   · Vaccinations
   · Personal expenses / souvenirs
   · Visa
   · Exit tax

*** Exchange rate from May 18th, 2010. For the most recent exchange rates, please consult www.desjardins.com

*Our service includes: detailed and personalized support, plane ticket reservation, visa advice, information about vaccines, a pre-departure orientation day, a participant guide to help with the preparation of your trip, and a confirmation from our partner abroad. The placement is guaranteed or you will be one hundred percent reimbursed.
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