Launch Your Career with Real Purpose
PROaid Africa Projects welcomes students and emerging professionals to gain hands-on experience across Education, Healthcare, Community Development, Agriculture, and more — making a tangible difference in communities across Ghana's Central Region.
Quick Overview
- Based in Pedu, Cape Coast — Central Region, Ghana
- Placements run 2 to 12 weeks; apply online or in person
- Open to students, graduates, and career-changers
- Local & international applicants welcome — we recruit globally
- Free for local interns; international participants contribute to housing & admin
- Work alongside local staff, community leaders & partner organisations
Students can pursue various internships to learn, study, and contribute to sustainable development initiatives across the communities PROaid serves in Ghana's Central Region.
Intern Across Our Four Programme Areas
Every internship at PROaid is embedded directly inside one of our active programme areas. You'll be in communities, schools, clinics, and skills centres, doing real work that makes a real difference.
Education & Skills Development
Support educational outreach visits, assist with health and wellness education sessions, help distribute learning materials, and contribute to skills training in IT, fashion, and cosmetology.
Healthcare & Wellness
Work alongside Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Doctors in Service — delivering health advocacy, dental awareness campaigns, maternal wellness workshops, and community health education.
Community Development
Join donation outreach trips, skills training sessions in soap production and tye-dye, support school construction projects, and work with the Department of Social Welfare to reach the most vulnerable.
Agriculture
Contribute to PROaid's growing Agriculture programme — developing sustainable farming initiatives that create food security and economic opportunity for communities across the Central Region.
9 Fields Available for Interns & Volunteers
Whether you are a student seeking academic placement, a graduate building your portfolio, or a professional wanting to give back — there is a field for you at PROaid Africa.
Education
Support school outreach, assist with health and wellness education, and help connect communities to educational resources and scholarships.
Internship & VolunteerHealth Care & Medical
Work with medical professionals in community health settings, assist with dental campaigns and maternal workshops through our hospital partnerships.
InternshipPublic Health & Administration
Gain experience in nonprofit health administration, programme planning, reporting, and working with the Department of Social Welfare.
InternshipSocial Work
Work directly with orphans, street children, trafficked children, people living with disabilities, and vulnerable families.
Internship & VolunteerBusiness & Management
Support PROaid's operations, programme administration, fundraising coordination, donor relations, and community livelihood development.
Internship & VolunteerAgriculture
Contribute to agricultural development initiatives focused on food security, sustainable farming, and creating economic opportunity in rural communities.
Internship & VolunteerArts
Use creative arts in community development — supporting batik, cultural programming, craft skills training, and arts-based education initiatives.
Internship & VolunteerConstruction
Gain hands-on experience contributing to school building projects and recreational centre construction — tangible infrastructure for communities.
InternshipSkills Training
Assist with vocational training delivery in fashion & cosmetology, liquid soap production, tye-dye, and IT — empowering women and people with special needs.
Internship & VolunteerApplication Process & Daily Life
Joining PROaid is a straightforward, personal process — we want to understand who you are, what you hope to achieve, and how we can match you with the right placement.
Apply Online or In Person
Email info@proaidafrica.org or WhatsApp +233 24 586 7622. Tell us your field, availability, and what you hope to contribute.
Interview
A brief interview — in person or virtually — to understand your background and match you with the best placement.
Confirmation
Once confirmed, you'll receive full details about your assignment, start date, supervisor, and any preparation needed.
Get Prepared & Arrive
We provide an orientation to PROaid's mission, your community, and your daily responsibilities. International interns receive travel and housing guidance.
What Does It Cost?
PROaid Africa is committed to making internships accessible. Here is a clear breakdown for local and international applicants.
- ✓Programme placement in your chosen field
- ✓Supervision by local ProAid staff
- ✓Structured daily schedule & activities
- ✓Certificate of participation upon completion
- ✓Access to all 4 programme areas
- ✓Programme placement in your chosen field
- ✓Housing & accommodation arranged
- ✓Supervision by local ProAid staff
- ✓Cultural orientation & community integration
- ✕Flights and travel (arranged independently)
💬 Questions about costs? Contact info@proaidafrica.org and we will provide specific cost details based on your placement duration and field.
Your Internship Journey Starts Here
Whether you're a student seeking your first placement or a professional looking to give your skills to a cause that matters — PROaid Africa has a place for you.