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The Project

By volunteering in Ghana you can have a unique opportunity to become part of an exciting new newspaper initiative and help to expand readership with riveting and thought provoking content. Launched with its first issue on the 4th March 2011 and with a circulation already of over 2,000, this National Media Commission registered newspaper is determined to deliver strong content, professional design and quality of information to their discerning readers. At present, the newspapers content includes entertainment, sports, entrepreneurs, student issues, investment, business, news and stories from around the world. With an eye for a story, you can help this newspaper become elevated in Ghanaian society and become the leader in a competitive field.

Why the project needs you

Launching a new newspaper in a struggling local market can be challenging at the best of times. With a constant struggle for funding from external sources, low levels of staff working round the clock to keep to deadlines and a constant quest to provide exciting and newsworthy material, volunteers are needed to inject time, words and research to maintain the longevity of the paper. With a committed social arm providing free copies to deprived local communities, this newspaper is inspiring change through quality journalism and great content. You can help to secure the future of the newspaper by lending your knowledge to the small but highly talented loyal newspaper team.

Role of the volunteer

Volunteers are needed to help research, write copy, pitch in with editorial work, get involved with grant research and marketing activities such as advertising, sponsorships, publicity and also provide support to the sales team. Marketing help is especially needed as the team need more back up to augment sales. Volunteers are needed to help project the newspaper and its brand throughout Ghana and help it to become a household name.

Project Fees

We  do charge a project fee. Why pay to volunteer? Project fees for volunteering are an increasingly common necessity for volunteering abroad projects. With Kaya you can guarantee your contributions are put to best use. All our projects are supported by volunteer services which must be paid for; safe, quality homestay accommodation and 2 meals a day which can provide a local family with an income while ensuring the standards are suitable to volunteer needs, airport pick-ups and in-country support staff as well as briefing and orientation materials and language support. Please visit our website for more information.