Volunteering Programmes

Here at United Playground, we work hard to ensure that our programmes are both safe and offer a wide variety of experiences. Use the filters below to find your perfect volunteering experience. And remember, we're always adding new programmes, so if you can't find something of immediate interest, please do get in touch.

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31 programmes found

  • Konko Zone Konko Zone
    Football Coaching, School in Ghana from £355
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    Do you want to be surrounded by the beauty of the lush green jungle in rural Africa and actually make a difference in this deprived community? We...


  • Christ the King Christ the King
    School in Ghana from £364
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    This program is situated in a small and simple African town, only five minutes from the beach, surrounded by lush green palm trees and...


  • Central Aflao Hospital Central Aflao Hospital
    Hospital in Ghana from £364
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    Central Aflao Hospital is a private hospital run by a Ghanaian Medical Doctor. Volunteers, interns, medical students and social workers are really...


  • Agbozume Orphanage Agbozume Orphanage
    Orphanage in Ghana from £364
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    Agbozume Orphanage is in one of the poorest towns in Ghana and it desperately needs help in terms of volunteers and donations. The children have...


  • Good Shepherd Happy Children's Home Good Shepherd Happy Children's Home
    Orphanage in Ghana from £364
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    This orphanage is alive in the daytime with school pupils and it is great to see the orphans and the children from the local area mixing together...


  • Great Royals School Great Royals School
    School in Ghana from £364
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    Set in a traditional African village, with the beach nearby and stunning lake running around the edge of the town, is all just part of your five...


  • Construction Site Construction Site
    Construction in Ghana from £364
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    This construction site is going to be an orphanage and school for approximately 30 children brought to the village through social care. The...


  • Jofee Day Care Centre Jofee Day Care Centre
    School in Ghana from £364
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    This small yet happy school is run by an amazing woman who sponsors many of the children herself so that they may learn. The children are...


  • Mawuli Memorial S.O. S School Mawuli Memorial S.O. S School
    School in Ghana from £364
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    Mawuli Memorial S.O. S School is one of the poorest we've ever seen in the region and it desperately needs help in terms of volunteers and...


  • Missahoe Charity Home Missahoe Charity Home
    Orphanage in Ghana from £364
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    Are you a physical therapist or just want to volunteer at this orphanage. You could work with Richard who was overdosed him on sleeping pills,...


  • Shalom Orphanage Shalom Orphanage
    Orphanage in Tanzania from £500
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    Safely secluded behind a secure gated development from off the beaten track, Shalom Orphanage shelters and clothes well over 60 children....


  • Karim Orphanage Karim Orphanage
    Orphanage in Tanzania from £500
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    Comprising of only 10 children, Karim Orphanage is centred around the stunning natural beauty of Arusha. Living in this simplistic gentle...


  • Rocklands Hospital Rocklands Hospital
    Hospital in South Africa from £500
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    The HIV/AIDS program in South Africa is one of the best in Africa. It’s well structured to accommodate both volunteers and interns. Its exposes...


  • Hope Nursery and Primary School Hope Nursery and Primary School
    School in Tanzania from £500
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    You will find this warm and friendly school off the beaten track of Arusha. Surrounded by lush green vegetation, which provides a great play area...


  • St Paul's Primary School St Paul's Primary School
    School in South Africa from £500
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    St Paul's Primary School is situated in the heart of Cape Town, an ideal location, with over 250 children who are eagar to learn. The main problem...


  • Intebe Day Care Intebe Day Care
    Day-care in South Africa from £500
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    Our day care centre program gives you an opportunity to work and play with the kids. Its hands on experience and its really exposes you to kids...


  • St Elizabeth Hospital St Elizabeth Hospital
    Hospital in Tanzania from £500
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    The first impression you will get of St Elizabeth's Hospital is not that of a 'normal' hospital. Spacious, with grande green vegetation and the...


  • St Thomas School St Thomas School
    School in Tanzania from £500
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    Would you like to be an assistant teacher at St Thomas Nursery and Primary School? In the nursery school, you will be expected to play outdoor...


  • Ann- Lisa School Ann- Lisa School
    School in Ghana from £501
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    Ann- Lisa is a boisterous and lively school, located in Sakumono, Accra. The pupils at the school are keen to learn and are eager to ask...


  • Shapes and Colours School Shapes and Colours School
    School in Ghana from £501
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    Shapes and Colours is an energetic and lively school located in Sakumono, Accra. This school is very creative and visual as the walls are brightly...


  • St. Michaels School St. Michaels School
    School in Ghana from £501
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    St. Michael's is a very large school located in Sakumono, Accra. Due to the vast classroom sizes we would recommend volunteers with previous...


  • Veterinary Placement Veterinary Placement
    Veterinary in Ghana from £501
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    Beach Road Animal Hospital is located in a residential area and therefore serves the local community. Although the vet has small practice, the...


  • Journalism Placement Journalism Placement
    Journalism in Ghana from £501
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    If you are contemplating a career in journalism, we can set you on the right track. This journalism placement is at the Heritage newspaper in the...


  • Fashion Placement Fashion Placement
    Fashion in Ghana from £501
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    Are you interested in fashion? If so Abbis Fashion Creation would be a great place to volunteer. At this placement, volunteers can gain hands on...


  • Relic Football Club Relic Football Club
    Football Coaching in Ghana from £501
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    This small football club has an excellent track record in the league and this is a great opportunity for a volunteer to get involved in all aspects...


  • New Life Orphanage Home New Life Orphanage Home
    Orphanage in Ghana from £501
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    The New Life Orphanage Home was founded in 2000 by two philanthropists; Mr and Mrs Mensah Affotey. It is situated at Nungua which is about 40...


  • Sharon Community Clinic Sharon Community Clinic
    Hospital in Ghana from £501
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    Sharon Community Clinic serves the local community of Nungua, Accra. The clinic is very small and does not have the facilities for operations....


  • Christian Mission Service Orphanage Christian Mission Service Orphanage
    Orphanage in India from £508
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    CMS is a compact orphanage set in the verdant hill station of Kodaikanal. It has been here for 53 years and is sponsored by patrons from Germany,...


  • Team Vision Children's Home Team Vision Children's Home
    Orphanage in India from £508
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    There are 73 children at the home and they live very much like a Charles Dickens novel. The children sleep either on the cold floor or 3 to 4 to a...


  • CSI Middle School CSI Middle School
    School in India from £508
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    This is a very friendly and progressive middle school which alongside has a rehabilitation centre for children who are handicapped. These...


  • Van Allen Hospital Van Allen Hospital
    Hospital in India from £508
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    This cottage style hospital was built 96 years ago, due to the generosity of an American called Mr.Van Allen. The hospital has 35 beds plus 5 beds...