Africa is a continent that will challenge any traveller, and offer you the opportunity to make a real and measurable difference in people’s lives, and to leave your mark on their hearts. Africa offers you some of the world’s most diverse eco-systems and vibrant cultures. Many international organisations and foreign countries have been involved with charity in Africa and by doing voluntary work you will be contributing toward the further improvement of Africa.

As an international volunteer with ARA, you're making a meaningful contribution, working side-by-side with local people and sharing in the goals of a community that warmly welcomes you. You're experiencing another culture like never before and really getting to know its people.

You'll gain new perspectives and insight into the culture and yourself. It's an exciting and personally inspiring experience, and you'll develop memories that will be with you forever.

Best Value and Most Affordable Price

ARA is a volunteer service that will provide you with memorable experiences at the most affordable prices available.  Many of our volunteer programs start as low as Euro 500 and there are no other organizations in Ghana that can match that. We work with many of the same associations as other volunteer programs and provide every service they do as well, but ARA does it for a much lower price that can't be beaten.

Direct Support to Local communities

ARA is genuinely dedicated to the communities and conservations it places its volunteers in. In many countries, we work directly with local organizations. There is no middle man, so not only does that cut our prices down for you, but part of your fee also goes directly to the program you will be helping.  When you volunteer with a good portion of us your money goes straight to the local country to support your transportation, room, food, local support, and project

Our Experienced Staffs and Coordinators

The country coordinators of ARA travel have many combined years of successful experience in the volunteer/ travel industry.  The owner has traveled the world extensively and screened projects, host families, and coordinators very carefully.  We have had 99% satisfaction results from previous volunteers and our in country coordinators are constantly commended for doing such a wonderful job.

ARA Staff are all mature and responsible adults well seasoned in the travel industry, providing a hospitable environment and an amazing experience. We carefully screened and hand chose all of our coordinators based on their skills as a leader and how well they can work with young people in maximizing their program benefits.

ARA offers Program Flexibility

ARA offers programs that will be specifically tailored and adjusted for your well being.  Volunteers can generally choose to work anywhere from 1-12 months but can stay longer on certain projects if desired.  Our coordinators pick out the best local organizations for each individual, as well as your living arrangements and any special requests prior to your arrival. We can customize your project to suit your needs if you will be visiting more than one country as well.

A Complete Volunteer and Travel Experience

ARA is much more than just a trip to a foreign country for some volunteer work. We don't randomly place you in any job of your choice; we carefully review your goals and set you up with the best possible match. There are several different options available for you which include:  volunteering, interning, teaching, and more. It is a life changing experience that will bring meaning to your world.  With different travel packages and opportunity, we offer an amazing opportunity for volunteer work and incredible traveling.