How do I communicate with my family? IFRE staffs? Is there internet?
Volunteers are request to bring their mobile phone. Once you arrive in Ghana , you can change sim-card and use it. This is the perfect way to stay in touch with your family and IFRE office in Accra . Internet access is available in Accra at Internet centres. Most places are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Saturday. Prices are very inexpensive. International phone calling is easy in Accra from card phones or communication centres. You can buy phone cards from stalls around town for the Ghana Telecom offices in central Accra .
Please see your placement sheet to find the details information about the availability of telephone, internet etc in your placement areas
The mission of IFRE Volunteers is to offer the most affordable as well as the highest quality volunteer and humanitarian abroad experiences - enabling us to make a contribution for all of humanity in its quest to make the world a better place. Through our volunteer and humanitarian trips abroad, we aim to spread love and compassion worldwide while improving the lives of destitute children and less-fortunate communities. We at IFRE also seek sustainable solutions in the fields of education, healthcare, conservation efforts and development issues through international volunteering.