Conditions

In General

We greatly appreciate all requests concerning internships with Chance for Children.

It is important to us that we can grant individuals from other nationalities a deep insight into the African culture; insights into a very affectionate, happy culture, but also a society full of problems – especially for those members who live on the borderline of society and who have to struggle for survival on a daily basis. We are glad that others want to get to know the street children of Accra and support them.

It is very important to us to look after these interested individuals thoroughly. One that ensures a fast and comfortable transition and thus prepares our volunteers to ingest the Ghanaian culture.

In case you are interested in internships at CFC, please read the conditions and contact . She is the first point of contact for interns. All our applications forms are in English, as English proficiency is important to us.

Our conditions of service for volunteers

• volunteers must be at least 22 years of age
• profound knowledge of English (including grammar and tenses) is required
• experienced in working with groups of teenagers
• minimum term of contract 6 months: 1-2 weeks vacation included (possibility to end collaboration for both sides after first month)
• team stage is on a voluntary basis, there is no payment for work or the flight
• volunteers take care of their own: Visa, precaution, health insurance, and vaccinations

CFC is expecting from you:

• to be capable of travelling alone
• to be able to avoid alcohol or smoking in the presence of the children (sometimes 24h!)
• to be ready to live in simple conditions concerning accommodation and food
• to be open and flexible
• to be ready and open to get in touch with people in a respectful way
• to be capable to cope in unknown and new situations
• to be cooperative within the CFC-Team
• to be able to exchange ideas, feelings, experiences and to work out one’s own solutions how to handle specific situations
• to be respectful towards local authorities
• professional discretion

What CFC can offer you:

• advice during preparation
• assistance during stage
• first two weeks in a simple Guest House
• free local accommodation and food
• close touch with Ghanaian culture
• the possibility to show and share your talents
• to be in touch with children and to become familiar with the situation concerning street children
• educational trainings during your stay in Ghana
• confirmation and report of stage
• development of basic skills in collaboration
• the possibility of an exchange with Denise Woebbe or other former volunteers when you return home