There are several volunteer oppportunities at Shape Lives Foundation. Read below:
Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer in Moringa Farm
The Shape Lives Moringa Farm is also one of the place volunteers can contribute their skills toward sustainable development and organic agriculture. The farm is a Moringa Plantation. The volunteers will have the opportunity to see and study about the “Moringa Wonder Plant”. Moringa is said to be the most powerful life enhancing plant in the world. The farm is located at Santrokofi- Bume , 6 kilometers north of Hohoe.
Additional projects for volunteers include:
- Fencing and netting parts of the site
- Planting new seeds and herbs
- Helping to build enclosures
- Creating a display area for seeds and herbs
- Helping with the construction of a rest area for volunteers and planting trees to provide shade.
This project is a fantastic way to help develop sustainable, organic farming techniques while passing on a vital awareness of conservation issues to the new generation of children in Africa.
Read more more about the farm on www.moringa.shapelives.org
2) Volunteer in Orphanages
Overview of the Project
Extreme poverty, growing problems of HIV/AIDS, and different social problems make many kids orphans in Ghana. These lovely kids are in urgent need of parental help and support. In Ghana , Shape Lives Foundation, does support many orphanages through its programs to continue providing the much needed care for the orphans. Unfortunately, most of these orphanages are resource poor, under staffed, and are facing lots of problems to run their programs. Help is needed in everything from cooking and serving food to the children, to assisting with their basic education with sports and English lessons.
Role of Volunteer
The main responsibility of a volunteer at any of the orphanages is to spend time with the children and give them the attention and love they need. Volunteers will organize games and activities for the children and can help teach in the schools associated with the orphanage. Working in an orphanage requires motivation, energy, patience, and resourcefulness.
Skills/Qualifications Needed
There are no specific qualifications required for the orphanage project in Ghana . However, volunteers interested to work for orphans must have love for the kids and willingness to share their time and compassion with patience and high flexibility.
If you are interested in any of the above projects, please email or call us.