Microfinance Program
Assistant Small Businesses & Empower Women in Ghana
As a volunteer on the Microfinance project, you will work together with local staff to assist in the development of small business ideas, impart basic bookkeeping skills, and lead weekly workshops on various subjects including micro-credit, computer literacy, marketing strategy, and vocation skills training.
Microfinance innovation has opened doors for low-income individuals who are typically excluded from the traditional banking system, enabling them to access micro-loans for developing micro-enterprises and building savings.
This project aims to empower low-income individuals by providing them with micro-loans and the necessary skills to grow their businesses, create employment opportunities, and break the cycle of poverty and hunger.
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Volunteers will also assist in a diverse range of tasks, such as reviewing business plans, formulating marketing strategies, managing small loan accounts, and verifying the eligibility of individuals applying for micro-loans. The majority of individuals you will work together with are hard-working but financially disadvantaged families, particularly women, who have already embarked on small business ventures but require general business guidance and financial backing to expand their enterprises. Our local organization staff, together with volunteers, provide all beneficiaries with business skills training before receiving their initial small loan installment. As you become more familiar with the primary needs of the local community, you can also contribute to their advancement in small-scale entrepreneurship by offering basic computer literacy training.
Program Details
Program Duration
The program is open for 1 to 12 weeks, with the option to extend for additional weeks based on your preference.
Program Date
The program is open year round. You can volunteer at anytime.
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day up to 35 hours per week.
Program Requirement
Students or individuals who have interest, experience, or education in business administration, management, marketing, accounting, or finance and a strong desire in development work to join this project while wishing to experience a new culture.
$975 – 1 Week // PP
$1900 – 2 Weeks // PP
$2800 – 3 Weeks // PP
$600 – Extra Week // PP
What program fee covers
To save your spot, a $250 reservation deposit is required. The deposit paid comes off your total program fee. It is not an added-on fee.
What’s Included
- 2 daily meals (breakfast & dinner)
- Airport pick up and transfer
- Pre-departure support & guide
- In-country orientation & program catalog
- 24-7 In-country on-site support
- High speed wifi internet & local sim-card
What’s Not Included
- Plane tickets
- Visas, health and travel insurance
- Alcohol/drinks at local bars or restaurants
- Transportation to and from project site
- Personal spending money
- Weekend trips (out of town hotel stay, sightseeing entry fees)
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