Morocco Volunteer Project

  Morocco

• Other Cities in Morocco: 
Taroudant

Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Year-Round

Description: The Moroccan Children's Trust is a UK registered charity working to achieve sustainable development for the communities of South Morocco.

In partnership with Groupe Maroc Horizons, an established NGO based in Taroudannt, we run volunteer projects and social and educational development workstreams.

Volunteer projects

By fully integrating our volunteers into the Moroccan community they live in and arranging and supporting their work in a number of institutions, our projects help to:

    * create durable benefit for Moroccan young people and underdeveloped communities
    * establish ties of friendship and facilitate cultural exchange between British and Moroccan cultures
    * help our volunteers immerse themselves in Moroccan everyday life and discover the rich variety of Islamic, Berber, Moroccan and North African influences
    * provide volunteers with a deep understanding and experience of working abroad, specifically in development; and
    * give volunteers a unique work-experience opportunity in working with, and improving the lives of youth in need.

Highlights:
By participating in our volunteer projects, you will benefit from:

    * Lodging in a host family, offering a unique insight into the lives of Moroccans and their culture, and a base from which to integrate into the community
   * A full, taught induction course covering the Arabic language, Moroccan culture and history, and bespoke preparation for the role you will carry out
    * In-depth pre-trip and in-country support, delivered by the Moroccan Children's Trust and Groupe Maroc Horizons
    * A varied programme of work placements across different institutions including orphanages, schools, youth clubs or development research activity.
   * A number of guided excursions around Morocco, including a final long trip at the end of the project to destinations such as the mighty Atlas Mountains or the great Sahara desert.

Qualifications: We invite enthusiastic volunteers to join us on our community programmes in Taroudannt, Southern Morocco, situated in the foothills of the mighty Atlas Mountains.

The volunteers we look for must have a real commitment to the aims of our work - socio-economic development, building ties of friendship across countries, and increasing cultural understanding.

We normally prefer our volunteers to have a good grasp of French or Arabic to facilitate their work in the community. However, we also offer tuition in support of volunteers who wish to build their language skills before they participate in the projects.

Cost in US$: 1,600 for two months

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-70

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Morocco Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of up to six

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Moroccan Childrens Trust's Mission Statement: The Moroccan Children's Trust is a UK registered charity working to achieve sustainable development for the communities of South Morocco.

Year Founded: 2008