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Carissa Lynch
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Hey guys! My placement is is Happy Kids Foundation which is an orphanage and school. I think I am placed with Tina. Can't wait to talk to you all Thursday!
Hi Amanda! Welcome!! I am definitely wanting to take a lot of weekend trips! Brenna, I believe it it is Luftansa too- I think it is a German version of United Airlines but I am not sure :) Can't wait to talk to you all on Thursday! I am soo excited…
Brenna, I think me and you might be on the same plane to Accra! Dan and I are flying to Accra from Frankfurt and then getting to Accra at 3:30. We are taking United Airlines. I am soo excited, its soo close guys!
Hey guys!! I can't believe it is almost here!! I am sooo excited and nervous! Me and Dan will be getting at the airport around 3 I believe! I cannot wait to meet all of you guys!!! I have no idea what to bring or not bring either!! :) See you soon!
Thanks for the answers on the last ?.. ok so for a few more questions sorry I am getting a little anxious about logistics lol. So I was reading articles on how Lariam makes people really sick so I was curious what is everyone taking or has taken for…
So I have a really random question... the doctor who administered my shots said that I needed to get the MMR and Polio vaccinations again before I go.. I have never heard this before (even from my family practice physician who loves to give me shots…
Profile Information
- About me:
- I just graduated from James Madison University and I wanted to volunteer before I locate a career job. I love to help others and I hope this experience in Ghana will further my knowledge and competence as a future social worker! :)
- CCS Volunteer Status:
- Enrolled Volunteer, Prospective Volunteer
- Length of Volunteer Program Stay:
- 5-8 weeks
- Date I Volunteered or Will Be Volunteering
- September 26, 2009
- Region/s of Interest
- Ghana
- Volunteer Interests:
- Caring for Infants & Children, Teaching Children, Assisting Teachers, Working with People Affected by HIV/AIDS, Assisting Teachers of Special Education
- Occupation:
- Social Work
- School or University Attended:
- James Madison University
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 9:15am on September 10, 2009,
Chelsie Bitton said…
- Hi Carissa! Sorry it has taken me so long to respond! And sorry that I missed your first comment - I had no idea it was even on here until I read the second one.
It looks like Brenna will be heading out of NY so I can give her the package. Thanks so much for offering though!
How long are you going to be in Ghana?
The trip was incredible. The biggest piece of advice I can offer is just that you take advantage of every opportunity. Travel where you want to travel, spend as much time with the locals as possible, learn as much as you can. It's worth it to wake up early and help bathe the kids in the orphanages/boarding schools and to spend extra time at your placement (or other placements) whether it's playing games, working on projects or tucking them in at night. Be creative and open to whatever comes your way.
I definitely recommend taking the 4 day adventure to Mole. That was without a doubt a highlight of my trip. BUT it's not for everyone. It's quite the excursion and you just have to go with the flow because you can't really plan anything in advance (no online bus ticketing or anything like that - you just get to one city and then figure out how to get to the next). I am lame and didn't complete the trip evaluation while I was there so I am going to be sending that with Brenna.
I recommend a pair of Chacos. The are more sturdy than flip flips and kept my feet cleaner. They handle the muddy patches well and don't slip off in the rain. I still recommend bringing a pair of regular flip flops to wear around the house.
Don't be disappointed when you see the resource room. Just think of all the shops in town as your resource room. If you find something you like just let Christine know and she will either purchase it for you or reimburse you the cost. The point is sustainability and I am a believer that you should use resources readily available in town.
Make sure you have a Visa card. It's basically the only thing accepted over there.
I recommend you try to do your laundry in little batches. I let mine pile up for the first load and my back was aching by the time I finished. Also, your whites will come back light brown not matter what you do.
Oh man, there are so many things I could talk about...it's hard to narrow them down. Do you have any questions??
- At 4:57am on August 27, 2009,
mary beth walters said… - hey! i'm in ghana now and will hopefully be in accra the day you guys fly in. it is AMAZING and we're all excited to get in the new group. i'm going to post a few things on the ghana page so browse on through
- At 11:15am on August 16, 2009,
Lana Bazzy said… - Hi! I'll be in Ghana at the same time, arriving on the 26th and staying for 6 weeks! I can see there's a few of us already going, it's pretty exciting! It'd be great if we can all share ideas on what to bring with us, and maybe get some ideas out for some trips! How are the preparations going? I'm pretty freaked out right now as it's so soon, but I really can't wait!
- At 4:23am on August 16, 2009,
Rachel Lowe said… - Hi Carissa, We are going to be there at the same time. I am there for the first 3 weeks of your time in Ghana. Glad I'v found someone who is there at the same time. Apparently there are going to be 16 of us! 10 start on the 26th of september and join 6 volunteers already out there. Are you prepared for it yet? Iv got all the important things done now such as the flight, vacinations visa etc, just got to get some clothes together etc. How about you? x
- At 6:42pm on July 28, 2009,
Brenna DeKovessey said… - Hello! I will also be in Ghana at the same time! I will be there from September 26 to Oct. 17. Do you have any weekend trips planned yet!? I can't wait to start planning but i dont know where to begin!
- At 12:19pm on July 22, 2009,
mary beth walters said…
- Hey. I'm arriving in Ghana the month before you are but would be more than happy to pass the good word on before you fly out.
- At 10:55pm on July 18, 2009,
amyrobison said… - Hi! I'll be in Ghana at the same time! I'm arriving Sept 26, but will be there only 3 weeks!! I'm so excited! I don't really have any plans as of yet, but am hoping to meet more people that are going at the same time. What about you? Have you gotten many things ready for the trip?
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