Speech Therapy internship in Ghana

Gain practical speech therapy experience while helping children with language difficulties at a special needs school

Destination

Ghana

Age

18+ y/o

Minimum Stay

2 weeks

Start Date

Anytime

Accommodation

Homestay

Requirements

You should have completed at least two years of speech therapy related studies or training, and be able to take initiative

What’s Included

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock support on the ground and 24/7 back up from our global teams.

Accommodation & Amenities

Clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.

Activities, Training & Equipment

All programme activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.

Certification

Certified record of service hours, workshops, and activities for your CV.

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Starting at £1,675 for 2 weeks

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Trip Overview

Learn from qualified professionals

Gain valuable experience by providing speech therapy in Accra, working alongside experienced therapists to grow your own skills.

Skill development and training

Expand your expertise by developing and implementing personalised therapy plans, learning about therapy techniques and creating educational resources.

Leave your comfort zone behind

Challenge yourself and develop your confidence, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity, helping local children build on their communication skills.

Fall in love with Ghana

Immerse yourself in Ghanaian culture by living with a host family, enjoy excellent home-cooked food, and experience a new way of life.

Professional growth and impact

Enhance your professional portfolio with international experience, build your independence, and have an unforgettable experience.

What you need to know

Overview

Are you pursuing a career in speech therapy? Do you enjoy using your initiative and working independently? Then this Speech Therapy internship in Ghana is perfect for you!

You do need to have at least 2 years of experience in speech therapy to join the project.

You will work at a special needs school that doesn’t have an in-house speech therapist, so you will have a lot of opportunity to expand your own skill set through practical work. You will, however, work alongside a local team who are committed to providing the best care they can for the children. Along with your Projects Abroad supervisor, they will also offer you loads of support and assistance when needed.

You can use this time in Ghana to add some practical work experience to your CV. Talking about what you learnt during your internship in interviews will also give you an extra edge.

Our Speech Therapy internships in Ghana run year-round. We recommend that you stay as long as possible so that you can make a bigger impact.

A Day in the Life

As a Speech Therapy intern in Ghana, your typical day will normally run from about 8am to 5pm. You will only work from Monday to Friday, with evenings and weekends being your free time.

You would normally spend the first hour of the morning preparing your work for the day. After this, you will start your sessions with children. Remember that since you won’t have the guidance of an in-house speech therapist, you will have the opportunity to take initiative. This means you will also be able to make decisions about the approach you’d like to take with different children.

Once you’ve finished your morning sessions, you will have an hour and a half lunch break. If your host family lives close by, you can head home to eat and rest. Alternatively, a meal will be provided at the placement.

You will continue your sessions in the afternoons, and you can use the last bit of the day to catch up on some administration.

Evenings and weekends are your free time to explore, rest, and relax. Mealtimes are great opportunities to get to know your local host family better and learn more about Ghanaian traditions, food, and culture. Accra has a lot of interesting sites, restaurants, and cultural activities to explore with your fellow interns.

Aims & Impact

There are two main aims of this project: to help you develop your skills doing speech therapy work in Ghana, and to meet the needs of the local community.

We want to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to pursue a career in speech therapy. You will work in a placement that doesn’t have its own in-house speech therapist. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skill set through using your own initiative and creativity.

What’s more, you’ll be providing much-needed therapy to children who have had limited support for their speech and language difficulties. Due to financial constraints, many families in Ghana are unable to access the help their children need.

Our Speech Therapy internship forms part of our wider medical work in Ghana. We have identified five long-term goals to work towards:

Encourage an understanding of medical practices and promote an exchange of medical knowledge
Improve access to basic healthcare for disadvantaged groups
Promote awareness of non-communicable diseases
Improve the quality of healthcare provided to patients
Reduce the number of cases of malaria

Join our Speech Therapy internship in Ghana and gain invaluable professional experience while helping children with special needs.

Activities

Joining our Speech Therapy internship in Ghana is a great way to gain some practical experience while helping at a special needs school. Here are some of the tasks you will do:

Projects Abroad volunteer helps a child to improve his speech skills through exercises in Ghana while doing his speech therapy internship.

Help children with speech and language impairments to improve and develop their speech ability

A Projects Abroad volunteer doing a speech therapy internship in Ghana works with a couple of girls.

Develop more efficient and effective systems in the workplace

Train staff and other interns if you have the relevant experience

Your work will focus on the following areas:

Help children with speech and language impairments

Many children in Ghana suffer from speech and language impairments. Due to financial constraints, however, families are often unable to get the necessary care for their children. With your skills and training in the area of speech therapy, you will be able to offer much-needed assistance to these children. Through treatment, you’ll give them confidence.

Train staff and other interns if you have the relevant experience

Currently, there is no in-house speech therapist at our placement in Ghana. However, depending on the level of your experience, you may have the opportunity to offer some basic training. This will mostly be to local staff members and less experienced interns. This could include teaching them basic speech exercises they can do with children themselves.

Develop more efficient and effective systems in the workplace

Our speech therapy placement in Ghana has limited resources, and staff may lack technical knowledge and training. As an intern with Speech Therapy experience, you are likely to have to manage many challenges. These will typically be very different from what you are used to in your home country.

You will need to have a sensitive and flexible approach towards the local staff. At the same time, you can help implement more efficient administration processes and help improve the placement for everyone.

Map & Location

Formerly called The Gold Coast, Ghana became an independent nation in 1957, and the first African country colonised by Europeans to achieve independence under majority rule. Still famed for gold and cocoa production, it’s a treasure trove of cultural and natural experiences.

Explore lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and golden beaches or get stuck in to the lively music and dance scene. With a rich mix of languages and traditions, its people are known for their warmth and hospitality.

Accra

Accra, the capital of Ghana, is a lively city on the Atlantic coast with a population of over two million. This sprawling metropolis blends modern skyscrapers with historic landmarks, artisan markets, and beautiful beaches. It has a tropical savannah climate with hot temperatures all year.

Accra is culturally rich, with traditional drumming and dance performances alongside an energetic nightlife and thriving arts scene. More than half of the population is under 24, so it’s never short of excitement!

Akuapem Hills

About 90 minutes north of the capital, Accra, lie the quiet and tropical Akuapem Hills. Known for their lush greenery, cocoa farms, and charming villages with traditional architecture, the hills are a perfect escape from city living.

You’ll never feel more welcomed than in the heart of the Ghanaian countryside and you’ll have access to all the essential amenities. Plus, Accra is well within reach for a day trip if needed!

Food & Accommodation

Immediately feel at home with a supportive and welcoming local host family. We’ve vetted each family to guarantee you get everything you need for a wonderful stay. This includes a comfortable bed, three daily meals, fresh drinking water, and daily transport to and from your placement, arranged by our team.

Your host family’s home will be clean, safe, and secure, and they will welcome you as one of their own from the moment you arrive. Absorb the local culture, enjoy their incredible home-cooked food, and build a lifelong connection during the course of your stay.

You’ll stay with other Projects Abroad participants on your travels. If you share a room, we will match you with someone of the same gender and age. Whether you go it alone or with friends, you’ll have the time of your life.

Free Time and Leisure

Volunteering in Ghana is an ideal way to explore this colourful West African country. There’s a huge variety of different activities to do while you’re there, giving you plenty of exciting ways to spend your free time.

Music is a central part of Ghanaian culture. In the bigger towns, especially Accra, you will hear some great live bands and have some memorable nights out. Evenings spent at buzzing restaurants will also give you a taste of some of the delicious local cuisine.

For a look into Ghana’s history, you can tour the slave forts of Cape Coast and visit museums. Nature lovers will relish trekking through the rainforests of Kakum National Park or Mole National Park.

We run a wide range of projects in Ghana so there’s sure to be other volunteers there during your trip. This means you can explore the country solo or connect with other volunteers and travel as a group.

Your Arrival Made Easy

When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Projects Abroad staff will be there to meet you. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Ghana Arrival Procedures page.