GIU volunteers and team members at a community event in Ghana

Get Involved

Volunteer With Us

Join the movement

Your Time Is a Gift

Lend Your Skills to a Cause That Matters

GIU is powered by passionate volunteers who give their time, talent, and energy to empower young people in Ghana. Whether you are in the United States or in Ghana, there are meaningful ways to contribute to our mission. No special qualifications are required — just a genuine desire to make a difference.

Volunteer Opportunities

Mentorship

Guide a GIU scholarship recipient or young entrepreneur through regular virtual mentoring sessions. Share your professional experience and help them navigate career decisions, academic challenges, and personal growth.

See our scholarship stories

Event Support

Help plan and execute GIU's events — from robotics workshops and health seminars in Ghana to fundraising galas and awareness campaigns in the U.S.

See our 3,500-student event

Fundraising

Organize or host a fundraiser for GIU in your community, workplace, or school. We provide materials, guidance, and support to make your fundraiser a success.

See how donations are used

Professional Skills

Contribute your expertise in areas like graphic design, web development, photography, social media, accounting, legal, or marketing to help GIU operate more effectively.

Meet our team

On-the-Ground (Ghana)

If you are based in Ghana or planning to visit, join our team on the ground for classroom renovations, technology workshops, health seminars, and community events.

See our classroom renovation

Campus Ambassador

Represent GIU at your university or college. Spread awareness, organize campus fundraisers, and recruit fellow students to support education in Ghana.

See our scholarship program

How to Get Started

We would love to hear from you. To express your interest in volunteering with GIU, please send an email to GIUHelpdesk@gmail.com with the following information:

1.Your name and contact information
2.Which volunteer opportunity interests you most
3.Any relevant skills or experience you would like to contribute
4.Your availability (hours per week or month)

A member of our team will follow up within 48 hours to discuss how you can contribute to GIU's mission.

Prefer to Give Financially?

If your time is limited but you want to make an impact, a financial donation goes directly to funding programs that change lives.

Make a Donation