Community Development Internship in Ghana
Work across diverse programs, find your niche, and cultivate communication and leadership skills to shape your career journey.
Popular program.
Limited availability.
Durations:Â 2 - 24 weeks
40 hrs of fieldwork per week
1:6 staff to participant ratio
Includes GVI ExperiencesBook with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Program information
This community development internship in Ghana is perfect for gender studies majors, aspiring lawyers, social workers, psychologists, educators or anyone passionate about sustainable impact. Gain hands-on experience while supporting education, health and empowerment initiatives. Get ready to step out of your comfort zone, acquire new skills and apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting.
Grants available for up to USD13,000!
Get a GVI Foundation Grant of up to 80% on community development programs. Everyone is invited to apply by 31 Jul.
Book with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Included in your program, at no extra cost.
Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.
Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Participate in a cultural food exchange
Join an evening of West African dance and drumming
Learn to make Ghanaian fruit smoothies
Trek up Kokrobite Mountain
Learn to surf on Kokrobite Beach
Enjoy a Ghanaian fish BBQ on the beach
Experience live music and acrobatics at Big Milly's Backyard
Visit Solo Monkey Sanctuary
Participate in a cultural food exchange
Join an evening of West African dance and drumming
Learn to make Ghanaian fruit smoothies
Trek up Kokrobite Mountain
Learn to surf on Kokrobite Beach
Enjoy a Ghanaian fish BBQ on the beach
Experience live music and acrobatics at Big Milly's Backyard
Visit Solo Monkey Sanctuary
Connect with our alumni
Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.
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Zoom webinar : Tuesday 15 July 2025 18:00 BST | 13:00 EDT
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