If necessary, Destiny Volunteers will provide you with a recommendation letter to obtain your visa for your voluntary placement.

At the airport: Destiny Volunteers representatives will meet you outside Accra airport (only airport officials are allowed inside). You will see them, as they will be holding a sign of Destiny Volunteers OR your name.

We will provide you with food, transport, accommodation, training, entertainment and a committed camp leader.

We will contact your high commission/embassy to inform them of your visit. Security; Though Ghana is a peaceful country; we still have measures to protect our volunteers when the unexpected happens as we recommend that every volunteer should have a sound mind and without any criminal act what so ever. So volunteers are assured of peaceful environment throughout their voluntary projects. Volunteers should remember that they are new in an unfamiliar country. Photocopies should be taken of relevant documents and your passport should be kept safe at all times or given to Destiny Volunteers staff to keep for you if you wish.

Money: It is best to withdraw money from the numerous cash machines in Accra on your arrival in Ghana. Do not to take too much money out at one time. We will give you the necessary information about the Ghanaian currency (cedis) equivalent to the dollar, pounds, euro and others. You may choose to keep part of your money with Destiny Volunteers staff (in our office safe) to use later if necessary.

There are many bureau de exchanges in the main cities of Ghana and banks for you to exchange Travelers' Cheques. If needed, people from home can quickly and safely transfer money to you via Western Union.

Culture exchange: As well as the opportunity to volunteer and contribute to elevating suffering amongst the poor communities in Ghana, you will also have the opportunity to learn from your Ghanaian counterparts about their culture and heritage. We will also help you learn about Ghanaian culture through the experience of songs, drama, drumming, stories and more. Destiny Volunteers staff will make themselves available for any reasonable assistance needed.

Entertainment It is a very important that as a volunteer you are able to refresh yourself after a hard days work. Free time is available in the evening and on weekend to experience Ghanaian culture and entertainment.

Leadership: Volunteers will elect among themselves leaders for the following; group field leader, general field leader, cook, entertainment, health, and general camp leader who will be appointed by the organization.

Dressing Code: The appropriate dressing at work places is very important. Please remember that you are representing your country and to keep attire modest. We recommend you wear smart casual clothing with shoes or sandals.

After your voluntary project or at weekends: We strongly encourage volunteers to travel in Ghana to tour our numerous tourist attractions, but only after volunteering. If you are going to travel afterwards then you should be aware that Destiny Volunteers responsibility for you finishes at the end of your placement.

If necessary, you can contact us to help you in arranging a tourist visa or existing your placement visa whilst in Ghana.

Rules and Regulations: We will provide you with the simplest rules and regulations at camp to help maintain order.