Welcome! VARAS is a registered non profit, N.G.O. operating in Ghana.

VARAS is a charity non-profit volunteer organization born out of our quest to find sustainable solutions to perennial economic and social challenges where rural folks work alongside international volunteers, a sustainable solution can be found.  Read More

Sustainable development  can only come from within and at VARAS, we have identified  four pillars which serves as our mission, namely; Education, Health, Women Empowerment and Rural Enterprise, as been the  ways to develop a person and a community. Read More

1. The usual approach of cast in stone  volunteer programmes and projects from which the volunteer volunteering or intern has to select from may not meet the aspiration of all.., 

2.  Our volunteer and intern placement is completely free ...  Read More

 “My experience with VARAS is one that I will never forget. At first it was really hard to adjust but once I did, I started to have an amazing experience. I feel like I will be leaving what I have come to know as my second ...”~Kelsy Sackrey, USA  Read More

We  say a very big thank you to our partners, groups, volunteers, interns,  donors known and unknown. Because of your help and support, we have been able to bring sustainable change to the doorstep of individuals and  rural communities we serve.  Read More

Have questions? Learn all about  your stay before, during and after.

Our safety rules and  policies are frequently updated  to make your stay very comfortable and safe. The safety of our participant and volunteer is our no. 1 priority.  Read More