Ghana Service Learning Program
Summer 2026

Travel to Ghana in Summer 2026 with the Office of Outreach Global for an unforgettable 12-day service-learning experience!

This intensive, hands-on program offers you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of local Ghanaians while also enriching your academic and personal life. In addition to the volunteering sessions throughout the program, you will also have the chance to immerse yourself in Ghanaian history and culture through organized museum visits and cultural excursions.

This program is open to Auburn University students, non-AU students, faculty, staff, and community members. Students of all majors and disciplines are encouraged to apply—no prior experience is required!

Activities and Excursions

  • Hands-on volunteering opportunities
    • Health Service-Learning: Hands-on health clinic with community health affiliates
    • Education Service-Learning: Teaching and education practice at local schools
    • Agriculture and Social Work Service-Learning: Assisting local organizations with social work, fishery, and agriculture initiatives.
  • Visits to cultural and historical sites such as the Cape Coast Castle and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
  • Visits to educational institutions and museums
  • Cultural immersion activities including learning how to dress in Ghanaian cultural attire, participating in a traditional Ghanaian naming ceremony, enjoying a Ghanaian dance lesson, visiting markets, and more!
  • Enjoy an optional safari tour (additional costs apply).

Complete the Ghana 2026 Interest Form

View One of our Previous Ghana Programs

View 2020 Health Care Summary Report

Browse 2020 Ghana Viewbook

Cost

  • AU Students: $2,500
  • AU Staff/faculty: $3,200
  • Non-AU Applicants: $3,200*

*Non-AU students will need to register as transient students and pay the additional $60 transient fee.

Program cost does not include:
  • Roundtrip airline tickets
  • Visa
  • Passport fees
  • Required vaccinations
  • International cell phone plan
  • Personal expenses

Applications will open in Fall 2026. Please continue to check the Auburn Abroad website here.

APPLY HERE

Important deadlines:

  • Application Deadline: TBD
  • Commitment Deadline: TBD

TBD

If you have questions regarding the program or the registration process, please contact:

Ghana Healthcare Program 2020

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Last Updated: July 7, 2025