Journalism Volunteer Stories, Ghana

Journalism in Ghana - Danielle Taylor As a recent university graduate who had spent the last ten months working and travelling across Western Europe, I was anxious to satisfy my wanderlust with a four week placement in Accra, Ghana that my colleagues and I had decided would be an appropriate last stop on our whirlwind World Tour.

Journalism in Ghana - Nicola Haggarty As a journalism student I decided I wanted to get the most out of my university placement as possible, so rather than making tea in a newsroom in the United Kingdom I decided to travel to Ghana and work at a radio station in the capital, Accra.

Journalism in Ghana - Hugo O'Doherty In April 2009, as I sat in front of a computer screen feeling adventurous, I came across the opportunity to go to Ghana as a voluntary intern journalist with Projects Abroad. About seven weeks later I arrived in the irrepressible capital Accra, and within three days I was working.

Journalism in Ghana - Elise Beacom It's 7am on election day in Ghana and my rickety tro-tro (small minibus) passes snaky queues of eager Ghanaians, awaiting their chance to prove that democracy can work in Africa. I pass 35 pesewa to the tro-tro mate and utter something in the local tongue, Twi. The locals always get a kick out of the 'Obroni' (white) girl speaking their language.

Journalism in Ghana - Ania Neuman As a Law and Philosophy student I undertook several volunteering projects during my studies. I always was passionate about helping others and benefiting the community as well as learning new skills and facing a challenge, hence Projects Abroad voluntary law and journalism placement in Ghana fulfilled all my objectives.

Journalism in Ghana - Cassandra Zoro Looking back now it's hard to believe how much my decision to do a Journalism placement in Ghana with Projects Abroad changed my life. When I decided to do voluntary journalism work experience abroad I had just graduated from University with an English Literature degree and was passionate about making documentaries about the Third World.

Journalism in Ghana - Steven Poulton When my sister arrived back from Ghana having undergone her medical placement it was hard to keep her quiet, but after visiting the country myself I can understand why, Ghana was simply amazing. I lived in Accra, the capital, and as I saw it, the hub of transport for Ghana. From Accra you can go practically anywhere in the country, but don't be afraid to visit some of the attractions the city has to offer like the energetic markets, museums and not forgetting the shops full of bizarre coffins, which in fact are transported all over the world.

Journalism in Ghana - Sinead Garvan My time in Ghana was fantastic, I thoroughly enjoyed all that I learnt and experienced in those five months. I cannot emphasise enough how travelling and working in Ghana has enhanced my CV, not only for getting a place on my course but also for work experience placements. It is the perfect combination of travelling and gaining the relevant experience that is so crucial to getting into the industry you want.

Journalism in Ghana - Guy Bloembergen Every weekday morning I get up at 6:30 am, have a shower (from a bucket no less!), eat breakfast with my host family and get on a tro-tro (local mini-bus) by 7:45 to be at The Chronicle Newspaper's office by 8:30. This afternoon I attended a conference on women's rights. One of the things I've realised on my placement as a journalist at The Chronicle is that sometimes you've got to go out and find a story - whether it's an opinion piece on tro-tros or a feature on anything from a school for street children or pure-water sellers. The working hours at The Chronicle vary, there are days where I'm there till sunset but there are also days when things are quiet and I leave before lunch. I like the variety this gives me.