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Sports Education Program in Morocco
Take part in the Sports Development Program in Morocco and help young people discover the power of sport as a pathway to confidence, teamwork, and healthy living. Volunteers support community-based sports activities that encourage positive social behavior and active lifestyles.
This program places you with community centers, schools, and youth programs in Rabat, Morocco, where you support afternoon sports sessions for children and teenagers alongside local coaches and staff. Day to day you help run drills, games, and team activities in sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, and athletics, and you can introduce new activities to vary the sessions. No coaching experience is required, which makes this suited to anyone 18+ who is energetic and comfortable motivating young people through sport.
Placements run for 1–24 weeks, with a new start every week (Sundays) — the next start is 27 Sep 2026. You live with a host family in Rabat, sharing three meals a day of Moroccan home cooking, with vegetarian options on request. Prices start at $689, deposit included ($249 deposit). Sessions are typically held in the afternoons, so mornings are free and weekends are open for trips to Fez, Marrakesh, Chefchaouen, or the desert.
- Opportunity to work for local NGOs and support the Moroccan civil society
- Work on different verticals such as Education, IT Support, Women’s rights, Poverty amongst others
- Ideal for students looking for an exposure into the nature of international development work
- Engage deeply with the local community and the NGO staff to understand the social landscape of Morocco
- Assist the local staff with policy formation, advocacy, administrative tasks
- Volunteers interested in the cause of upliftment of underserved communities and making a difference in their lives would find this project fulfilling and rewarding
- Work on weekdays for the project, weekends are free to explore the country
Your role on this program
- Support and lead sports sessions for children and youth in the afternoons
- Organize drills, games, and physical challenges for group sessions
- Introduce new sports or creative fitness activities to diversify programs
- Encourage fair play, cooperation, and inclusion among participants
- Motivate participants and help maintain a positive atmosphere during sessions
- Assist local staff and community coaches with running activities
- Help ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants
Exact duties vary with the placement's needs, the season and your experience.
Role boundaries
Volunteers assist local coaches and staff and are not replacements for qualified sports instructors or teachers; duties may vary with the placement's needs. Sessions are supervised by the local coordinator and community coaches, and a criminal background check is required because the placement involves working with children.
A typical day and week
Sports activities usually take place in the afternoons, outside of school hours, when children and youth are available to participate. Due to the physical nature of the program, volunteers typically work between two and four hours per day.
A typical weekday begins with breakfast at the host family around 8:00 am. Mornings are often free or used for preparation and rest. Lunch is generally between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm at the host family. Afternoon sports sessions usually run from approximately 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Dinner is typically around 8:00 pm.
Please note that schedules may vary depending on the placement, season, and local needs. In most cases, volunteers are primarily involved in afternoon sessions.
Weekends are free for the volunteers to explore and travel with other volunteers to Fez, Marrakech, Chefchouan Marrakech or the Merzouga the desert. Explore the world’s heritage sites of Rabat such as Hassan Tower, Kasbah Oudaya, Chellah, the beach, the Souks inside the Medina and more
Note: Please note, the schedule may vary depending on the particular project the volunteer is participating on.Volunteers can inform the team if they want to combine with another project in the morning hours.
Timings are the placement's usual pattern; the local team confirms your hours at orientation, and they can change with school terms, clinic rotas, weather and the project's needs.
Who can join and what you need
- Minimum age 18
- Genuine interest in youth development through sport; no coaching or teaching experience required
- Patience, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity for a community-based environment
- Basic knowledge of French or Arabic is helpful but not required
- CV and passport copy submitted before placement
- Criminal background check issued within 12 months of the start date, required for work with children
- Travel/medical insurance, either your own policy or the one Volunteering Solutions arranges
- Reasonable physical fitness, given the active nature of leading sports sessions
The placement, its limits and your part in it
You work through community centers, schools, and youth programs in Rabat, alongside local facilitators and community coaches who run the day-to-day sports programming. Volunteers join these existing sessions rather than setting up or running programs on their own.
The local coordinator oversees orientation, daily support, and safety guidance, and because the placement involves children, a criminal background check is required before you start. Your contribution is to add extra hands, energy, and variety to sessions that local staff already run — helping with drills, games, and encouragement — not to take over coaching or teaching responsibilities.
Our standards
- Responsible volunteer travel policyHow we choose, run and review every project
- Safeguarding policyBackground checks, supervision and our code of conduct with children
- Child & vulnerable adult protectionThe rules every volunteer follows on placement
- Certified B CorporationSocial and environmental performance verified by B Lab
- How we volunteer responsibly in MoroccoCountry-level partner context and standards
Start dates
Weekly start dates, year-round — pick any week across the next two years.
Program fees by duration
Prices include your $249 booking deposit — which is deducted from your total program fee. Your deposit stays valid for one year, during which you may enroll in multiple programs. A 5% international banking fee applies to credit-card payments in USD or AUD.
| Duration | Total price | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | $689 | |
| 2 weeks | $979 | |
| 3 weeks | $1,229 | |
| 4 weeks | $1,469 | |
| 5 weeks | $1,709 | |
| 6 weeks | $1,949 | |
| 7 weeks | $2,189 | |
| 8 weeks | $2,429 | |
| Each additional week | +$299 / week |
Indicative conversion — your booking is charged in the currency you choose at checkout.
✓ What you're paying for
- 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
- Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
- Pickup from Rabat International Airport or Rabat Ville Train Station and transfer to accommodation
- Orientation on arrival
- Accommodation in Host Family
- Meals (3 Meals in a day)
- Certificate of Participation(On Request)
Not included
- Airfare
- Visa and Visa extension fee
- Airport taxes
- Local Transportation
- Any personal expenses
- Return Airport Drop
Accommodation & meals
Airport Transfer
Volunteers are picked up from the airport (in Rabat) or the bus terminal / Train Station in Rabat and are transferred to their home stay accommodations. For those volunteers arriving at Casablanca, you can take the train from the airport to Rabat Ville train station directly.
Accommodation
Volunteers are accommodated in a homestay where you will live with a local family and other volunteers. Staying with a local family is a great learning experience as this is an opportunity to learn the Moroccan way of life, meet local people, eat local food, speak the local language and engage in local customs and traditions. Volunteers may share a room with other volunteers but in many homestays volunteers have their own rooms. Volunteers are recommended to bring their towel and toiletries. It is important to note that Moroccan homes have a shared living environment in which Sdaders (Moroccan couches) are used as sitting and dining room.
Orientation
All volunteers are given an orientation and briefing on arrival. The session shall be conducted by the local coordinator and shall cover important topics about your program, your roles and responsibilities, things to do, safety guidelines, transportation, places to visit, culture and traditions and basic do’s and dont’s. You would also be shown around the area of accommodation, the orientation office and where to buy basic necessities.
Meals
3 Moroccan meals (Breakfast, Lunch and dinner) will be provided in this project. Meals typically combine fresh Mediterranean fruits and vegetables with aromatic spices, many of which are traditionally imported. A traditional Moroccan meal often begins with a selection of hot and/or cold salads, followed by a tagine—a slow-cooked stew served with bread, which is a staple at every meal. Lamb and chicken are the most commonly used meats, and couscous topped with meat and vegetables is a popular national dish.
In accordance with Islamic dietary practices, pork and alcohol are not consumed. Drinking mint tea is an important daily tradition and an integral part of Moroccan hospitality. Volunteers in Morocco are provided with three meals per day—breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Volunteers who prefer bottled water should budget approximately USD 5 per week, based on an average consumption of around two liters per day.
During your Free Time
During the weekdays volunteers usually enjoy roaming around the Medina area where the volunteer Riad is located. You will be located in the heart of the Old quarter area in Rabat which is characterized by small winding alleys and traditional markets. You can visit the Le Tour Hassan mosque or explore the Kasbah Les Oudaias area in Rabat as well. On the weekends volunteers head out further afield to places such as Fez, Marrakesh or the desert area.
Life on the program
Getting there and who looks after you in Morocco
Pickup and transfer
You are picked up from Rabat–Salé Airport or Rabat Ville train station and transferred to your host family. If you land in Casablanca, take the direct airport train to Rabat Ville instead.
First night with your host family
You settle into the homestay, meet your host family and any other volunteers staying there, and have your first meal together.
Orientation
On your first Monday, the local coordinator runs an orientation covering your role, safety guidelines, local transportation, and the area around your accommodation.
First project day
Mornings are typically free for rest or preparation, and you join your first afternoon sports session with local coaches and staff.
Ongoing support
The local coordinator and a 24-hour emergency contact remain available throughout your placement.
From volunteers in Morocco
Frequently asked questions
What will I actually do on this program?
You support afternoon sports sessions for children and youth in Rabat — helping run drills, games, and activities such as football, basketball, or volleyball alongside local coaches and staff.
Do I need coaching or sports experience to join?
No experience is required; basic knowledge of French or Arabic helps you communicate with participants but is not required.
What does a typical day look like?
Breakfast at your host family is around 8am, lunch is between 12pm and 2pm, and sports sessions usually run from about 3pm to 5pm, with dinner around 8pm; mornings are generally free.
How long can I volunteer and when do programs start?
Placements run for 1–24 weeks, with a new start every week (Sundays); the next start is 27 Sep 2026.
What does the cost include?
Prices start at $689, deposit included ($249 deposit), and cover airport or train station pickup, orientation, host family accommodation, three meals a day, and 24-hour support; flights, visas, and personal expenses are not included.
Where will I live and what will I eat?
You stay with a host family in Rabat, sharing three Moroccan meals a day — think tagines, couscous, fresh bread, and mint tea — with vegetarian options on request.
How does airport pickup work?
You are met at Rabat–Salé Airport or Rabat Ville train station and transferred to your homestay; if you fly into Casablanca, take the direct airport train to Rabat Ville.
What support is available if something goes wrong?
A local coordinator in Rabat runs your orientation and stays available, backed by a 24-hour in-country emergency contact.
Do I need a visa or vaccinations?
The source material does not specify visa or vaccination requirements for this program; specific guidance is sent in the pre-departure information before you leave.
Who is this program best suited for?
It suits volunteers aged 18 and up who are energetic, enjoy working with children and teenagers, and want to support sports sessions rather than run independent coaching programs.
Is a background check required?
Yes, because the placement involves working with children, a criminal background check issued within 12 months of your start date is required.
Can I combine this with another project?
Volunteers can let the team know if they would like to combine this program with another project during the morning hours, when sports sessions are not running.
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