Program Description

Volunteer in Morocco

Description

Our volunteer placements are made in collaboration with local partners. There are a number of NGOs (Associations) open to receiving volunteers in Morocco. We have selected some of the most active and trusted ones. Volunteer projects are available in such areas as:

Social Welfare
You are needed in a wide range of very worthwhile projects, including caring for disabled and homeless people, orphans, abused women and street children. When you volunteer in Morocco, your skills will be needed in various aspects ranging from working in the field to administration.

Environment
In some areas of Morocco, periods of drought and lack of equipment for irrigation have made it extremely difficult for country people to make a decent living. Water management, pollution management, desertification management and tree-planting are projects aimed at protecting the environment, sustaining the agriculture and developing the community. Illiteracy, poverty, and lack of infrastructure, information and equipment are some reasons behind the environmental crisis in Morocco. Help and support is needed to the NGOs who are motivated to improve their region.

Education and Teaching
While public schools in Morocco are free of charge and mandatory (but not enforced), it is still the case that many children do not receive an education. Volunteers are required to help with the informal education. You can also assist in organizing language training sessions for instructors, teaching English, French, teaching computer from basic needs to issuing CDROMs or website, or helping in non-formal education.

Highlights

* One week orientation upon arrival in Rabat, to learn about the country, its culture, the issue of multilingualism, to learn how to travel safely, to have an overview on medical issues and be oriented on how to prepare for living and volunteering in Morocco.
* Four-week Intensive Arabic course at the Center for Cross Cultural Learning
* Roundtrip transportation to airport and workplace
* On-site health orientation
* On site coordination and advising
* A certificate of participation at the end of the program
* New community acquaintances
* Organized cultural excursions
* Improved intercultural skills and competence
* A sense of service and personal accomplishment

Further Information
Cost Description: 

* Application processing, interview and pre-departure information
* 60 hours of language classes, to include class materials, orientation and extra-curricular and class-related activities
* Visit to community service projects
* Placement in community service project
* Ongoing support by local volunteer coordinator
* Transportation to and from NGO on first and last day of project - and from airport and back for arrival and departure only, as well as transportation within the site.
* A letter of support to the local authorities for re-entry visa after completion of three months in the country
* Homestay (half board, breakfast and dinner)
* Volunteer work (from 8 to 20 weeks)

Languages Learned/Spoken: 
Arabic, English
Living Arrangements: 
Home-stays
Travel Arrangements: 
Participants Travel to Morocco Independently
Application Requirements: 
In-Person Interview when Feasible, Letters of Reference, Phone Interview, Resume, Written Application

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Program Info

Country: 
Morocco
City(s): 
Rabat

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