As a volunteer for Hoops Care International, you get the opportunity to work along with a young and dynamic organization that is facing a major challenge. We are looking for motivated volunteers that are ready to accept the challenge and take full initiative. Administrative, communicative and leadership skills are highly appreciated.

The task that is ahead of us, launching a nation wide basketball program involves a lot of work. Brainstorming, planning, administration, execution of action points and organizing events will be the daily activities of a volunteer.  With are new office in Cape Coast, a good working environment is created that will help you to work effectively, comfortably and with a great return of investment.

Any affiliation with basketball is appreciated, but far from necessary. People with vision, organization skills and a good work ethics can help HCI evolve into a professional non profit organization that has the capacity to reach out to the Ghanaian youth and thereby enhance the future of the country.

As a HCI volunteer, you will be accommodated in a guest family in Cape Coast that is carefully screened. The guest family will provide you with three meals a day, adjusted to your taste. This is for the simple reason that volunteers from abroad might have difficulties with some of the local dishes. If there is any problem, HCI staff can always be contacted for guidance and mediation.

Generally, you will have Sundays off, to rest and enjoy the typical Ghanaian activities, attend church, do some sightseeing or take a refreshing stroll on the beach. Of course, there is also time for you to travel throughout the country. Visit the waterfalls in the west, the mountains in the east or go up to the north to see elephants and crocodiles in the Mole National Park. Apart from all the natural beauties, you can also find out more about the culture and history of Ghana. There are many festivals and the  Castles in the Central region that are of great historic value to our world.

A local HCI volunteer will function as a guide whenever that is requested, so that you can always find your way around town and thereby use your time effectively. Your guide will be standby and can be contacted by phone to assist you on any matter.

The work you do is very rewarding. The interaction with the kids, weather it is in basketball or education/leisure activities is great. You will feel that the appreciation and admiration the response of the children contains is an unforgettable experience. They are eager to learn from you on all aspects of life.

The costs

Hoops Care International seeks to keep costs for volunteers as low as possible. The guest family you are in will gain a small margin by your coming as will HCI. No donations will be asked from you during your stay.

Note: For volunteers with a significant basketball related resume a subsidy can be considered. If volunteer wishes to stay longer than expected the costs he or she is free to do so, the costs will then be recalculated.  A stay longer than 12 weeks is also possible. In that case, simply ask for the specific costs.

Included

·         Accommodation in a guest family
·         Airport transfer to Cape Coast
·         Three meals a day in your guest family
·         A volunteer standby for assistance (run errands, help you find your way/show you around
·         A contribution to Hoops Care International operations
·         Hoops Care International Outfit
·         Accommodation on HCI operations road trips
·         All transportation to HCI events
·         Full support in Visa processes
·         Information package on Ghana’s culture and customs, how to prepare and what to bring

Not included

·         Flight
·         Visa
·         Vaccinations
·         Leisure related transportation
·         Any expenditure of a personal nature
·         Travel insurance
·         Round trip in Ghana

 To volunteer or need more information send email to volunteers(at)hoopscare.org or visit contact page