Join our dedicated team in Akosombo, Ghana, serving local communities around the beautiful Volta Lake while being part of a global mission movement.
Visionary leaders guiding YWAM Neighbour with wisdom, experience, and passion for serving communities around the Volta Lake.
George brings decades of experience in community development, counseling, and discipleship ministry to YWAM Neighbour. His background in construction and ecology informs our sustainable housing initiatives and environmental stewardship around the Volta Lake region.
Tina oversees all hospitality operations at YWAM Neighbour and leads our African Kitchen Apprenticeship program. Her expertise in catering and housekeeping ensures that volunteers and staff experience warm, Christ-centered Ghanaian hospitality.
Beautiful fishing villages on Volta Lake
Serve communities around the world's largest artificial lake
Reach fishing villages with practical help and the Gospel
Loving our neighbours as ourselves through practical ministry
Our base is located within beautiful fishing villages close to the Volta Lake, where we build relationships with our neighbours through weekly gatherings, shared meals, and practical service.
We're looking for dedicated staff to serve in these key ministry areas at YWAM Neighbour.
Help disciple and train the next generation of missionaries through our Neighbour Discipleship Training School.
Lead our affordable housing initiatives using sustainable methods like rammed earth and adobe construction.
Serve through our African Kitchen Apprenticeship and base hospitality operations.
Oversee community development and compassion outreach to single mothers, widows, and orphans.
Lead village evangelism, home fellowships, and outreach using African arts and community development.
We believe God uses all kinds of talents in missions. Whether you're an administrator, teacher, nurse, or have other professional skills, we'd love to explore how you can serve at YWAM Neighbour.
Staff live at our Samaritan Base in dormitories, single rooms, or couple rooms. All meals are provided featuring both local Ghanaian dishes and continental options.
Weekly neighbourhood gatherings with our local communities, breaking bread together and learning the doctrines of the Apostles like the early believers in Acts.
Enjoy recreational activities like swimming, boating, fishing, and canoeing on the beautiful Volta Lake during your time off.
Trusting God for provision
YWAM staff raise financial support through churches and partners
Accommodation and meals provided at the base
Some staff supplement support through local work
This faith-based model allows us to focus resources on ministry while building dependency on God and creating networks of prayer and financial partners who share in our mission to love our neighbours in Ghana.
Follow these steps to begin serving with us in Akosombo, Ghana
The Discipleship Training School is the prerequisite to all YWAM staff opportunities. You can complete DTS at any YWAM location worldwide.
Reach out to us to discuss potential staff positions and how your skills and calling align with our ministry needs in Ghana.
Start building your team of prayer and financial partners who will support your ministry at YWAM Neighbour.
Take the next step in your missions journey at YWAM Neighbour. We'd love to help you discern God's calling to serve with us in Akosombo.
