Volunteer
Why volunteer with us
Volunteering with Future For Africa means working alongside a fully Ghanaian-led organization that understands local realities from the inside. Our team is deeply rooted in the culture and challenges of the communities we serve, ensuring that every project responds to real needs and creates lasting impact. As a volunteer, you won’t just support development initiatives—you’ll learn, exchange idea, and contribute meaningfully to community-driven solutions in Ghana.
What things you will do
As a volunteer, you will participate directly in Future For Africa’s projects, working alongside local teams. These initiatives focus on key areas such as health❤️🩹, education📚, water access💧and construction🛠️.
One week as a volunteer
Check out what the approximate timetable may look like in one of your weeks here:
Your trip
International flight: You will need to take a flight from your country to Accra, Ghana’s capital.
Accra stay (Optional): Depending on the timing of your flights you may one to stay in Accra in between your flights. Future For Africa team can help you with anything you may need during your stay.
National flight: You will then need to take a short flight to Tamale.
Car ride: Finally, Future For Africa will arrange a car that will take you from Tamale’s airport to the volunteers house in Bolgatanga. Future For Africa is in charge of this ride, so you won’t have to pay for it.
Planning Your Trip
Here you’ll find a short overview of what to prepare before your journey.
Reach us
We know that making the decision can be very difficult, so feel free to contact us and ask any question you have. We will very happy to help you with anything related to plannig your trip.
TIP: Use the form bellow!
Book your flights
Flight prices increase rapidly closer to the departure date. And depending on your country, you may need to make a stopover.
TIP: Get them as soon as you make the decision.
Get your vaccines
When comming to Ghana some vaccines are mandatory. Yellow fever vaccination is always required, but some countries require extra vaccines.
TIP: Contact your country’s external health department.
Get your inssurance
It’s a good idea to get a travel insurance that could help you cover unexpected medical expenses, trip cancellations, lost luggage, or emergency evacuation during your experience here.
TIP: We recommend insurance policies that include repatriation in case of severe illness.
Apply for your visa
Get all the required documentation ready and apply for your visa in Ghana’s embassy on your country.
TIP: Keep in mind that the embassy may take a several days to check your visa application.
Expenses approximation
Traveling includes different expenses and each of them depends on several factors, so let’s break it down. Keep in mind that these prices serve just as an orientation and are by any means a compromise:
- Flights: This can vary significantly depending on the country you’re comming from, when you buy the tickets and when in the year you’re comming, as flight prices can be very different. Buying in january 2026, one-way Madrid-Accra in august is about 310€, while one-way Accra-Tamale in august is about 110€ (also january 2026).
- Vaccines: This depends on the country you come from, so the best you can do is contact your country’s external health department. In Spain is <50€ (Jan. 2026). But since the government subsidizes part of the cost of the vaccines, this can change with time and country.
- Inssurance: Again, it depends on the country where you hire the insurance and the policy you hire.
- Visa: Ghana embassies charge a fee for processing the visa. In Spain they start at 60€ (Jan. 2026).
- Accommodation: For your stay in Bolgatanga we charge 300€ for the first week and 50€ for each extra week. This includes accommodation, meals, water and utilities, and travel between Tamale–Bolgatanga and back. In addition, part of this contribution will be used to help make the projects a reality.
- Other expenses: During your stay here you might expend some extra money in gifts, weekend trips or other stuff. This money is usually no higher than 250€.
Note: Although it comes with a fee, you can always get money from the bank if you bring a credit card.
FAQ
When can I go?
Future For Africa is open all year long, so you can come any time in the year!
How much time should I go?
We have a minimum of 2 weeks. But we strongly recommend comming for over 3 weeks, as it takes some time to travel here and getting involved in the culture.
How safe is Ghana?
Ghana is one of the safest countries in Western Africa, as it is politically stable and crime indexes are low. We do arrange things so you’re never alone during your stay if you don’t want to.
What language will we speak?
Ghana’s official language is English 🇬🇧, so you’ll manage easily if you have basic English knowledge.
Can I go in group (or alone)?
As you wish!
Here you’ll meet other volunteers from all over the world, so just let us know how many of you are comming or just come by yourself.
Can I participate in multiple projects?
Absolutely! Though keep in mind that the availability of some projects vary depending on the time. For instance, water projects are only available when we have the funding to drill a well.
Past volunteers reviews
Thanks to Future4Africa I spent an unforgettable month in Bolgatanga (Ghana), as general nurse, participating in the different projects the NGO runs among the year (health, education, sports, orphanage and library projects). To me it’s been one of the best experiences of my life not only personally but professionally. Eternally grateful. THANKS. I’ll come back soon!!
Laura de Antonio Feu
- Multiple projects
just got back to Spain after spending 5 weeks with them and my experience was outstanding. The organizers are super open people and always willing to help you with whatever you need. The people in Bolgatanga are wonderful, being with them feels like family. Can’t wait to see you again 
Pablo Quintanilla
- Education project
Throughout my life I’ve done several volunteer programs, but this has been one of the most incredible, one of the best experiences of my life. I spent 1 month as a nurse carrying out screenings in 3 communities.
The coordinators are very kind and committed people who are transparent about how funds are used. In weekends, we visited places like the National Park or spend a night in a community and learn about their culture.
Daniela Elizabeth
- Health project
Contact
We will be so happy to hear from you, don’t be afraid to ask us any question you have or just tell us you’re interested in case you don’t have questions yet. 
In case you’re interested we can also send you the contact details of past volunteers so they can share their experience with you and respond to any other questions you may still have. 🤝
We will try to get back to you ASAP!