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Volunteering Solutions offers a unique opportunity for its volunteers to do an internship at a FM Radio Channel in Ghana.

The program is particularly suited for those students who want to pursue their career in the field of journalism. Our electronic media program consists of placement as a new caster on a local FM station, a reporter with an FM station or a program host.
Radio internship allows you to work as volunteer with a commercial local fm radio station in Kumasi. As an intern you will get to experience a variety of roles at the station, including reading news on the air, researching news stories, interviewing newsmakers, producing segments, writing copy for the air, and attending press conferences.These internships are designed for journalism students and professionals to gain firsthand experience in journalism in Ghana. Partcipants in these programs will be required to submit their CVs for placement.


Program Information
Program Requirements
Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer must be pursuing be interested in making a career in journalism field.

Project Location
The Journalism Internship is offered in the city of Kumasi.
Kumasi is located in southern central Ghana's Ashanti region. It is located near the Lake Bosomtwe, in the Rain Forest Region about 250 km (by road) northwest of Accra. Kumasi is approximately 300 miles north of the Equator and 100 miles north of the Gulf of Guinea. It is popularly known as "The Garden City" or "heart beat" of Ghana because of its many beautiful species of flowers and plants.

Duration

1 week to 24 weeks

Start Dates

All Year Round

Costs / Benefits

Starting at USD200 / GBP 125