Why RVO?

The Robbooker Voluntary Organization (R.V.O-Ghana) was founded by Mr. Robert Booker an American Philanthropist and Richmond Amoakoh Ghanaian social worker in the year 2000.

R.V.O-Ghana is one of the fastest growing volunteer organization in Ghana. We are dedicated to providing meaningful and affordable volunteer projects across the length and breath of Ghana.

 

Read From Past Volunteers


Ann Creemers
Belgium

“The people in Ghana being so friendly and happy. The children really appreciate the volunteers being there. I really learned to appreciate the beautiful, simple things in life more. Playing with the kids, just makes your day.”

Meet Ann...

 

 
Community Work/Travel

R.V.O COMMUNITY WORK AND TRAVEL – GHANA 2010
Today we don’t just travel for sightseeing but to give a helping hand to the vulnerable and marginalized communities through a meaningful volunteer program.

Program:

1-WEEK COMMUNITY WORK AND 1-WEEK TRAVEL

Highlights:

Community Voluntary Work and Travel

Dates:

1ST to 14th June 2010 and 15th to 30th July 2010

Arrival and Departure

Accra

International Airport:

Accra-Ghana

Language Requirements:

English and Other

Accommodation and meals:

Hostel, host Family, local and international foods 3 times a day by host Family / restaurant.

Special need:

Need to be in good health for hiking


 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 2010

Our uniquely designed 1 week Community Voluntary Work and 1 week Travel program enables people to travel to beautiful and exotic Ghana to do a 1 week community volunteer work (support to vulnerable children/orphans, building new orphanage construction as community development in Ghana), cultural immersion, Teaching, Care givining and Hiv aids community education/presentation and 1 week travels to some of the unique tourist attractions in Ghana for sightseeing.
This program offers people a unique opportunity to give a helping hand to vulnerable/orphans in Ghana by way of joining a community project for 1-week ,this includes :
Orientation about the local culture, history/religious issues. Orphanage Work/orphanage construction project and teaching.
After 1 week of community volunteer work, Participants begin 1 week tour to some of the unique and popular tourist attractions centre’s across Ghana.


PROGRAM ITNERY 2010.
DAY 0: Airport pick up and hotel transfer. Participants rest the first night in Accra. 
DAY 1-6: Travel from Accra to Kumasi the next morning, orientation in the office which covers safety issues, climate expectation, host family conditions, working project etc. 
After breakfast volunteers will be transferred to their various project sites. Whiles there, orientation would be organized by local project staff, discussion of job responsibilities and other issues? 
The 7days work consist of care giving, teaching English, sanitation, cleaning, washing, playing games, draw pictures,painting,construction,conservation,hiv aids education/presentation  and some extracurricular activities and community development.
DAYS 7 -14 (GHANA TOUR PROGRAM)
DAYS 7-9: ASHANTI TOUR:  
Participants will visit some unique and popular tourist attraction centre of the Ashanti region. 
A visit to Bonwire the famous historical town of Kente colorful clothes. 
A visit to the Ashanti palace museum, Ntonso Adinkra village, Ahwiaa Craft village, Military museum, the national Cultural Center, the central market, Owabi bamboo forest, Bobbie forest and Lake Bosomtwe,One of the biggest and natural lakes in the world. Participants may spend a night at the luxurious hotel near the Lake (Kessben Hotel) 
Participants will be transferred to Cape coast on the 13TH DAY after dinner. 
Meal(s) Include: Breakfast, Dinner 
Overnight at Kessben Hotel or Similar
DAYS 9-11: TAMALE TOUR: 
Depart for Mole National Park/Elephant Dome
Mole is a wildlife observatory. Here you can watch creatures in their natural habitat from observation centers. 
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner 
Overnight at Game Reserve Hotel or Similar
 
DAYS 11-13: CAPE COAST TOUR:
 
Cape Coast, formerly known as the Gold Coast, used to be the capital city of Ghana. 
Tour Elmina Castle and Slave Dungeons, visiting shopping centers/markets and the exotic beaches of Cape coast 
A visit to the Kakum Forest has one of the few remaining canopy walks in the world. The bridges overlook Kakum Forest and its wildlife. The walks, hanging over 100m in the air may test the bravery of the group, as they cross 7 bridges total. Make a stop over at the Hans Cottage crocodile pond. 
A visit to the Cape Coat castle.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner 
Overnight at Elmina Beach Resort or Similar
 
DAY 13-14: TRAVEL TO ACCRA, TOUR, PROGRAM ENDS AND DEPARTURE. 
Participants will be transferred to Accra the next morning, day tour of Accra. Visits to the National art center, cultural center, and National museum and trekking through the big markets of Accra/shopping, visit the Kwame Nkrumah memorial park. 
Program ends at 2pm and report writing. 
What Did You Bring with You? What Will You Take With You?” How will this experience impact your interactions when you return home? 
Say formal good-byes to RVO staff
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast and Lunch 

FEE: 1,100 USD

What fee covers?

  1. Airport meeting and hotel transfer for the first night of arrival.
    Air-conditioned Transportation throughout your stay in Ghana.
  2. Three (3) time’s daily local and international meal ,home -stay and hotel accommodation Free internet service in our office, Donation to project, Orientation, placement, assistance and adjustment, program and volunteer co-ordination/ staff support
  3.  Escort to the airport after Program, R.V.O shall present a letter of recommendation and certificate to participants after Program.
  4. Transportation, food and hotel accommodation during tours.

What fee does not cover:

    • Entering fees for any tourist place/ Smoking /drinks and clubbing
    • Air ticket
    • Buying gifts/souvenirs for friends and family members back home.
    • Insurance for lost of languages.

     

Registrar No.G.11, 076, Registered Charity No. D.S.W. /1915 IRS Registered No. KSE.2482/263/03

 


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