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Voluntary Workcamps Association of Ghana -VOLU

Organization Description: 

Voluntary Workcamps Association of Ghana popularly known as VOLU is a membership based non-Governmental Organization diligently committed itself to the social and spiritual development of the rural-poor communities in our Ghanaian society. The organization is established in the year 1956 with membership base of 14,501 volunteers spread across the length and breadth of Ghana working assiduously to change the lives of the people.

VOLU is a member of Coordinating Council for International Voluntary Services- CCIVS of UNESCO

Website: 
http://www.voluntaryworkcamps.org
Phone: 
233-244 54 44 26
Location: 
P.O.BOX GP 1540
Accra, 233
Ghana
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Mission Statement: 

To bring together all people irrespective their race or creed and political affiliations and interested in volunteering with the object of fostering intercultural relations and to give young people the opportunity to use their leisure time in community development services.

Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
Yes
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
No
Organization Donation URL: 
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International Volunteers: 
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Region: 
Western Africa
Africa
Country: 
Ghana
Program Types: 
Youth Program
Organization Membership Type: 
Non-Profit (Non-Christian)