Volunteer Business Projects, gain work-experience overseas on an internship placement in Ghana

Business Internships and work experience overseas in Ghana

Ghana, on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, is a country of rich natural resources with major exports that include cocoa, timber, gold and diamonds. There are currently plans being laid down by the Ghanaian government to transform Ghana's agricultural export industry, adding to its prosperous trade with mostly European countries. In addition to this, there is a rapidly developing tourist industry.

There are opportunities in Ghana for volunteers who wish to study or gain work experience within the business, accountancy or management sectors. For volunteers who are on a gap-year, looking for employment in a particular sector following graduation, or on a career-break, our voluntary business internships in Ghana will give you fantastic work experience that will increase your prospects and enhance your CV.

All Business Internship volunteers live and work in the lively capital city of Accra.

Business work-experience opportunities with Projects Abroad in Ghana

If you are looking to gain experience of accountancy in a real life context, we offer you this opportunity in Accra, Ghana. With 1.7 million inhabitants Accra is an exciting, bustling city, and it is here that a business volunteer will gain the best understanding of how a Ghanaian company operates.

We work with a large international firm that welcomes volunteers who have some previous experience in the field of accountancy. Students who are part way through a business, accountancy or management degree, or graduates of these subjects are all welcomed.

We currently work with just one firm. However, if you have an interest in a different area of business please let us know and provided we have been given enough notice, we will work hard to find a placement to suit your requirements. Please contact us for more information.

Working in one of the most rapidly developing countries in West Africa, our voluntary business internships give you a unique insight into the fusion of Western business methods with the Ghanaian way of life. Throughout your placement your input will be greatly encouraged and appreciated, especially if you prove to be adaptable and willing.

Volunteering on a Business Internship Placement in Ghana

As a volunteer in Accra on our Business Internship Placement, you will provide effective and constructive help while you work on a variety of projects. During the placement, volunteers are expected to be punctual and professional and are required to work normal office hours.

You will be involved with the day-to-day activities of the office whether it be contacting different clients, working with business support teams, carrying out research, attending meetings or proofreading. The variety of work you do will depend upon you and how confident you feel about the work at hand.

You are also likely to be involved in sharing the large auditing workload, which will bring you into regular contact with many clients; from small start-up businesses in Accra to large public corporations. You can also work with the business support team, helping small businesses with practical business advice.

The company has seventy staff in the office. You will be assigned a supervisor who will be able to advise and support you during your placement. Of course our Projects Abroad Ghana staff are always on hand too, to assist you with any problems or answer any questions you may have.

But it is not all work and no play! The working day is split in two by a lunch break during which time everyone in the office heads out to eat together. It is at these times when you can really get to know your colleagues and gain an insight into their culture. In turn your colleagues will be interested to learn about you and your own culture.