Volunteer in Ghana

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	“Words can’t really describe this experience and words could never do it justice. It’s just too phenomenal. It really does change your life. A day does not go by without my thinking about Ghana. I can’t wait to go back!” Anna Fairbairn / Ghana ~ 2007
	Photo Credit: Paula Cantor ~ 2001
	Building a wall. "Perhaps more than anything else, I found the level of spirit and energy among Ghanian people–despite often extreme poverty – so inspiring and truly remarkable." Elizabeth Crane / Ghana - 1999.

"All the Ghanaian volunteers were the best, and I would recommend VOLU just for the people alone. Every volunteer was friendly, fun and genuinely excited to show a foreigner around. Whenever we left the village to do some exploring, a Ghanaian almost always came with us to ensure we had a guide and assistant if we needed it (I can not tell you how nice this was when it came time to figure out what bus I needed to take to get home). The Ghanaian volunteers also made it their duty to tell me of Ghanaian traditions, history, politics and life. Some of my favorite times at camp occurred when the work was all done and I was able to sit down and talk to a Ghanaian volunteer about life and culture." Josh Serfass / Ghana - 2004

"I experienced a truly different way of life. I gained a broader understanding of the world. I lived without running water for a month. The Ghanaians have a beautiful culture and such rich traditions…The strong belief in the importance of their ancestors, I found to be something lacking in America." Barak Bar / Ghana - 2003

"I was challenged physically and mentally on this trip, and for this I know I am a stronger individual now. I have made friends and had experiences that I will cherish for a long time and surely never forget." Jaye Blakely / Ghana - 2003

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