We advise you to contact your GP (physician) at least two months before traveling and get advice on travelling to Ghana, a tropical country. Immunoglobulin or Hepatitis A Vaccine (Strongly recommended. The vaccine requires re-immunization 6-12 months later, but is good for a much longer period)

All volunteers are advised to contact the Ghanaian High Commission or Consulate before travel to Ghana . Most of western passport holders receive 30 days visa stamp upon arrival. If you decide to stay longer than this, you can extend your visa after you arrive. Extension is obtained from the immigration department. Global Crossroad suggests that ALL volunteers acquire the tourist visa in their home country BEFORE arriving in-country to avoid any unnecessary hassles at the airport.

Before traveling with a pet you should review the APHIS web site at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ac/pettravel.html. If you are importing pets from another state, please review the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services web site at http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/ai/faq/idcapbif_faq.shtml.

Officially you must have a volunteer visa if you wish to work as a volunteer in Ghana. To obtain a volunteer visa, you must have a letter from Volunteer Build confirming your placement. BUT we have been advised by visa officials at the Ghanaian High Commission in London that our volunteers can apply for a tourist visa. Technically, you are not permitted to work on tourist visas, but because you are not undertaking paid work, it is tolerated.

Volunteers should arrive in Ghana the day before their projects start, which is usually on a Sunday. If arriving earlier to Ghana , you will need to arrange a place to stay and a return to the airport on Sunday to be picked up.

Ghana is a safe, stable country with relatively low crime levels compared to other West African countries. There is an increase in armed robbery, some of which targeting tourists and ex-pats. Take sensible precautions but be assured it is quite safe. However, corruption is absolutely rampant. There are police checkpoints everywhere and the cops usually just want money.

NOTE: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is generic information and should not be used as a definitive travel guide. Travel information and situations abroad change constantly. Participants should consult Global Crossroad or travel advisors to verify this information.

If you're traveling and need urgent medical care when you're away from home, call your PCP to discuss treatment. If your doctor recommends that you be treated where you are, your expenses will be paid at the in-network level provided they are otherwise covered by the Plan. If you can't contact your PCP, get the treatment you think you need. If you call your PCP within 48 hours, you'll receive in-network benefits for the covered services.

There are several books about Ghana in different languages. Some good guides in English include: Guide to Ghana by Philip Briggs (BRADT Publications), Lonely Planet West Africa, Ghana by Patricia Levy, and African Spirituality: On Becoming Ancestors by Anthony Ephirim-Donkor. You might also want to think about reading a Ghanaian novel. A highly popular and recommended one is Changes by Ama Ata Aidoo.

A valid visa obtained from an Indian embassy or consulate worldwide is required before you enter India. All foreign nationals are also required to register at their nearest consulate or Foreigners Regional Registration Office. However, it is mandatory to submit registration certificate back at the time of your departure from India. Yellow fever certificate is mandatory for travellers from South America or Yellow-fever pandemic regions.

When a food addict is convinced that abstinence is the answer to recovering from food addiction, she/he will be able to go anywhere and remain abstinent. Traveling abstinently does take extra planning to ensure that we have the foods we need when we need them. Discussing travel plans with a sponsor and with other recovering food addicts can provide us with an excellent source of ideas for solutions to the challenges of traveling abstinently.

Please notify Europ Assistance immediately about any serious illness or accident abroad where you have to go into hospital or you may have to return home early or extend your stay because of any illness or injury. You must also obtain authorisation from Europ Assistance prior to incurring expenses over 500. The Emergency phone number is: 0044 (0) 870 737 6073.

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You can call Assist America at any time, day or night to speak to a medical professional and receive information on medical providers in your travel location.

If you think your life could be endangered or the functioning of an organ such as your lungs permanently damaged, seek the nearest medical treatment. In most cases, your plan will pay for this care. If your condition is less serious and you are enrolled in a managed-care plan, you must call the plan's "pre-authorization" number on your insurance card and follow the plan's direction in order for the care to be paid.

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Westchester has many fine hospitals and emergency care centers, as well as pharmacies to aid in filling and refilling prescriptions. As always, if it is a sudden and serious emergency, dial 911.

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If you become sick or injured or need any of the assistance services listed on the Travel Insurance Certificate, call the ON CALL Assistance Network, available 24 hours a day. When calling, refer to Plan Number 801. From outside the U.S. and Canada, call collect: 1-603-894-4710 * * You will need to enter the International Access Code of the country from where you place the call before dialing this number.

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Global Crossroad's In-Country Coordinator in Ghana is responsible for researching appropriate volunteer projects as per the qualifications and skills of the applicants.

Though there are as many at 49 languages spoken in Ghana , English is the official language. For volunteers interested in exploring local language and culture, Global Crossroad organizes a 1-week extensive language and cultural program.

Literally, the projects are open year-round and volunteers are encouraged to apply anytime at their convenience.

Be prepared and never expect a clean toilet 100% of the time. Carry some tissue in-case you need to use the public toilet. Ghanaian toilets generally do not do well when flushing large amounts of items or feminine hygiene products (i.e. tampons) so do not flush them. Rather, throw them away in the trash. In some areas/restaurants, toilet systems are old and have very narrow plumbing and get blocked easily.

Ghana is very close to the equator, and so the weather is quite warm and tropical. There are two rainy seasons, one from April to June, and the other from September to October. This differs slightly from the more northern regions, but volunteers will most likely be stationed in the south. During the hottest months temperatures may get up to 100F, while during the rainy months temperatures will stay around 70F, though it will be much more humid.