Program Description

Orphans Volunteer Work Opportunities in Morocco

Description

Volunteers can care for infants and children, or people with disabilities in Marrakech. Because of the large number of street children, one of the most common placements for volunteers is an orphanage that caters to these at-risk youth. Volunteers can also care for children and adults with disabilities by planning recreational activities and serving as a companion.

Volunteers help to improve the quality of life for children in a variety of homes, centers for disadvantaged children and disabled centers in Marrakesh. The staff simply do not have time to provide the individual care and attention that the children require. There is a great deal volunteers do to contribute to the general care and support of the children. Children range in age from 6yrs to teenagers. The daily work depends a lot on the ages of the children you are working with. Volunteering may involve assisting with the day-to-day practical care of the children; ensuring they get up on time and preparing their meals, as well as playing games, organizing activities and trips, and offering the children the vital one-to-one attention which they crave. The older children often require help with homework, support with developing social and life skills and you may also find yourself teaching some basic English lessons. Volunteer help not only stimulates the children but also alleviates the stress felt by the overstretched staff.

Volunteer Care work with children in Morocco Placement on one of our volunteer Care projects in Morocco can be challenging, but the effort will also prove incredibly rewarding. Volunteers help to improve the quality of life for the children in a variety of homes, centres for disadvantaged children and disabled centres, where staff simply don't have time to provide the individual care and attention that the children require.You can gain work experience on a volunteer Care project in Morocco whatever your age, abilities or level of experience; whether you are on a gap year - or even a gap month - from further education, or are coming to us during a career break. All we ask is that you have enthusiasm for and a commitment to the work, the staff team and, of course, the children!All volunteers on a Care Project in Morocco would be helpful to speak some basic French in order to communicate directly with the children and the local staff.

There is a great deal you can do to contribute to the general care and support of the children. The work depends a lot on the ages of the children you are working with. Volunteering may involve assisting with the day-to-day practical care of the children; ensuring they get up on time and preparing their meals, as well as playing games, organising activities and trips, and offering the children the vital one-to-one attention which they crave. You may even find yourself assisting with 'zoo therapy' where disabled children have the chance to interact with and feed animals like rabbits and lambs. Or you may join a fun play scheme to teach the children circus skills!

The older children often require help with homework, support with developing social and life skills and you may also find yourself teaching some basic English lessons.

Highlights

* Airport Pick up and drop off in Marrakech
* Transfer to your accommodation
* Shared clean apartment with food and kitchen for cooking...
* On arrival orientation Day
* Guaranteed Volunteer placement
* Arabic language courses for Language & Volunteer programs.
* 3 Days 2 Nights Desert tour
* Day Tour To Ourika and Setti Fatma Cascades
* Personal support
* Full-time local representative in Morocco
* 24/7 emergency help service
* Certificate of Completion (upon request)

Further Information
Cost Description: 

* Airport Pick up and drop off in Marrakech
* Transfer to your accommodation
* Shared clean apartment with food and kitchen for cooking...
* On arrival orientation Day
* Guaranteed Volunteer placement
* Arabic language courses for Language & Volunteer programs.
* 3 Days 2 Nights Desert tour
* Day Tour To Ourika and Setti Fatma Cascades
* Personal support
* Full-time local representative in Morocco
* 24/7 emergency help service
* Certificate of Completion (upon request)

Languages Learned/Spoken: 
English
Living Arrangements: 
Each volunteer has the opportunity to choose from the housing options below. Accommodation is generally reserved from Sunday prior to the start of the course until Saturday following the end of the course. Extra nights before and after the course can be arranged at an extra fee. Family A home-stay with a Moroccan family is a unique experience that provides students staying at least 3 weeks with a deep insight into Moroccan culture. Students have private rooms, and all meals are provided by the family. * Private room * Meals included * Meals will be local custom * Shared bathroom with family * Bed linens provided; must bring towels * You will be given a key to your lodgings * Located 5 - 15 mins to school by taxi Homestay with a Moroccan family costs 300 €/3weeks with 100€ Extra week for a single, private room with meals. Apartment Apartments can usually be found. Prices depend on season, location, quality etc. Students should plan to spend at least two months in Marrakech for staying in an apartment. Finding a suitable apartment may take some time. Apartments in Marrakech are usually only available on a per-month basis; for this reason, we recommend this housing option only for students who plan to stay for a long period. A private apartment Costs: 350 euros/month and 180 euros/month for a shared apartment and up plus a one-time, non-refundable 30 € service fee payable to JCM. Hotel There are many hotels and hostels of all standards in Marrakech. We can arrange suitable accommodation for you according to your wishes. It is advisable to reserve hotel accommodations well in advance, especially during the summer months. Good hotel single room B&B cost 105€ a week plus a one-time, non-refundable 30 € service fee payable to JCM
Travel Arrangements: 
Volunteers travel independant to the program site, airport pick up will be arranged.
Application Requirements: 
online application form

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Program Info

Country: 
Morocco
City(s): 
Marrakech
Volunteer Type: 
Community Development
Humanitarian
Teaching
Length of Program: 
1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
1-3 months
Cost: 
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