NGO MONDO
KONGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION
BOLGATANGA, Ghana
⭐️ Activity Title
Digital skills volunteer in Ghana
🌍 What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18–30 (up to 35 for humanitarian aid) to volunteer on solidarity projects across Europe, with travel, accommodation, food, insurance and monthly pocket money covered. This overview explains who can join, the project types, durations and how to apply. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc
🔷 Activity Details
Description
Kongo Community Development Association (KoCDA) is a community-based organization located in Kongo, in Ghana’s Upper East Region. The organization is seeking a proactive individual to support ICT development among school children and the wider community in Kongo and Nabdam. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a grassroots organization in rural Ghana that is working to equip young learners with essential digital skills, support their growth, and prepare them for future opportunities in an increasingly digital world. The volunteer will help strengthen computer awareness among students and promote the use of ICT in teaching and learning. The volunteer will be working at the ICT classroom in Kongo village, recently acknowledged by the programme One Million Coders in Ghana, and as a result equipping the centre with new computers, AC and water to enable even more learners to benefit from the centre.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be accommodated at the NDAHA Guesthouse, where each person will have a private lockable room with an en-suite toilet and shower. Rooms are equipped with ceiling fans, although there is no air conditioning. The guesthouse has running water and electricity, and volunteers can prepare their own meals using the available kitchen, kitchen cabinets, and refrigerator. Tropical foods, fruits, and vegetables are available in the area, while supermarkets in the regional capital, Bolgatanga, provide access to additional supplies. Transport means are mini-buses and motorbikes.
Training during the activity
As part of the BRIDGE Project (Building Resilience, Innovation, Development, and Gender Equality), volunteers will work toward empowering vulnerable communities, especially women. Training includes skills development workshops, digital literacy enhancement, participation in UN Women Summits, and facilitating digital training sessions. Volunteers will gain hands-on experience in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and social impact-driven project execution while refining leadership and communication skills.
Participant profile
This volunteer opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about ICT education, digital literacy, and community empowerment. The role is well-suited for someone eager to make a tangible impact in a grassroots organization in rural Ghana, working closely with students, teachers, and community members to enhance their digital skills. Candidates should have a background or interest in education, ICT, community development, or social work. Experience in teaching computer skills, training educators, or running digital literacy programs is highly valued. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to adapt to a rural setting and work with diverse groups. The ideal volunteer should be self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable, with a passion for increasing computer awareness and using ICT as a tool for learning and development.
✍️ How do you write a motivation letter for ESC and Erasmus+? Research the project first, then follow a five-part structure that shows motivation, relevant skills and learning goals. This guide includes a full annotated example, how to adapt it per activity, and the mistakes that cause rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
💡 How do you prepare a strong Erasmus+ or ESC application? Read the call carefully, write specific motivation, show skills with examples, and state clear learning goals. This guide gives 10 practical tips plus the common mistakes that lead to rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 26 week(s) during the period 28/10/2026 to 30/11/2028
Activity location
KONGO MARKET SQUARE STORE 2, BOLGATANGA, Ghana
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 27/09/2026 23:59
Project code
2024-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101191889
⚖️ What's the difference between ESC and Erasmus+? The ESC is for volunteering and solidarity, while Erasmus+ is broad learning mobility (study, training, youth exchanges). This guide compares age, funding, duration and application route, and includes a "choose this if…" decision guide. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54173_en
🔐 How do you register on the ESC Portal? You create an EU Login with two-factor authentication, then complete your profile on the official ESC Portal. This step-by-step guide also fixes common problems like "0 opportunities" and the country-list lock. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
🩺 What insurance do ESC volunteers get? Every ESC volunteer gets free group insurance (currently Henner) that complements the EHIC and covers medical, accident, hospitalisation, liability and travel. This guide explains what's insured, the coverage period (home-to-return plus two months) and how your organisation enrols you. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
🌍 What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18–35 to work full-time in countries outside the EU, after mandatory two-stage training. This guide details the training, the application steps and what's covered. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
💰 Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (€28–1,735+), and accommodation, food, local transport, insurance, language support and daily pocket money are covered. This guide gives the official 2026 figures and the honest travel-band caveat — note there is no salary. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
