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Childcare Volunteer Program in Morocco
Childcare Volunteer Program in Morocco

Rabat, Morocco

Childcare Volunteer Program in Morocco

Trip Highlights

  • Opportunity to do volunteer work for children in Morocco 
  • Volunteers are placed in local NGOs that address children’s issues from underserved communities 
  • Work involves assisting the local NGO staff and also spending time with children at the center
  • An important component of the project is engaging the children in whatever activity or skill the volunteers possess, such as dancing, singing, and painting 
  • Volunteers are required to work on weekdays and weekends are free to explore the country 

Overview

Overview

Volunteering Solutions provides placements to volunteers who are looking to work for children in childcare centers, NGOs that help street children and run kindergartens for disadvantaged children in Rabat. There are a huge number of children living in poverty and are often deprived of education and good life. As a volunteer in the childcare program in Morocco, you would get to work with children ranging from toddlers to young adults around 16 years old.

Volunteering for children in Morocco at these childcare homes is a challenging and satisfying experience at the same time. The contribution of volunteers is helpful at two levels. Firstly, they can help with daily tasks at the center which would, in turn, help the staff. Secondly, they can spend time with the children and give them much-needed love and attention, which they are deprived of.  Our volunteers are looked upon as role models by these children and make a positive impact on their lives.


Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the time of joining the project. Participants should have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. Volunteers need to be flexible, open-minded and have a passion for working with children. You should also be proactive and have the ability to take initiative  All volunteers must provide a clean criminal background check report prior to joining the program. 


Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Joining a volunteer project for childcare in Morocco brings along a high level of responsibility and dedication. Volunteer, typically, will be required to execute the following tasks;

  • Help children in painting, doing and arranging activities, doing art & craft, teaching basic English/ Maths/ French etc.
  • Spend time with these children and play with them to help them and make them feel wanted.
  • Engage the children in whatever activity or skill you possess, such as dancing, singing, painting.
  • Work with children with special needs and spend time with them, playing, organizing, teaching and doing art & craft activities, singing and dancing.

Volunteer Work Schedule

Volunteer Work Schedule

Volunteering Solutions provide accommodation in Morocco with a local host family or at a volunteer house in Rabat. The schedule for the volunteers remains as follows;

  • Sunday - Arrival at Rabat
  • Monday - Orientation + introduction to the placement (commute + local staff + kids +
  • places to eat, etc.). An orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behavior, food, and other suggestion over things to do in Morocco.
  • Tuesday to Fri - Volunteer work
  • Breakfast - 08:00 am onwards (provided at the accommodation)
  • Leave for the project - 09:00 am
  • Working hours at the placement - 10:00 am to 05:00 pm
  • Lunch - 12:00 pm onwards (volunteers need to manage lunch on their own)
  • Dinner - 08:00 pm  onwards (provided at the accommodation)

The same volunteer work schedule continues from the second week onwards 
Weekends - Free to explore the city, and do activities such as;
Travel with their 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.


Living

Living

Stay in Rabat is as good as it can get, VolSol volunteers get a chance to live with the local host families, experience their culture and cuisines. As far as airport transfers, food and city break trips are concerned, VolSol facilitates those for you.

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 in Rabat project have the option of staying in the volunteer house accommodation or at a host family accommodation. While staying at the volunteer house accommodation would be a great experience as you would meet other likeminded participants from around the world, the host family accommodation would be a great cultural immersion as well.

The volunteer house accommodation has five rooms which are shared between the participants. The accommodation is located in a very safe and calm area. The house has a big kitchen and showers for the volunteer use with a terrace as well. The volunteer house is merely 10-15 minutes distance from some of the projects where our volunteers work. The house is equipped with Wifi internet as well however it can be intermittent.

The Riad is located in the Medina area and all the volunteer projects and tourist sites are located within close proximity

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. 

Meals

2 Moroccan meals (Breakfast and dinner) will be provided in this project. Typical dinner meals include Couscous, Meat, Bread, Soup, Salad, Olives etc. Breakfast usually comprises of Tea, Coffee, Bread, Yoghurt and Cereals whereas dinner includes a traditional Moroccan dish.Volunteers need to purchase their own lunch. There are plenty of restaurants in the Medina area or near your project.Eating out is not very expensive and there are plenty of options for you to choose from.

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, Marrakech or the desert area.


Dates

Dates

2024

2025

January

07

14

21

28

February

04

11

18

25

March

03

10

17

24

31

April

07

14

21

28

May

05

12

19

26

June

02

09

16

23

30

July

07

14

21

28

August

04

11

18

25

September

01

08

15

22

29

October

06

13

20

27

November

03

10

17

24

December

01

08

15

22

29

January

05

12

19

26

February

02

09

16

23

March

02

09

16

23

30

April

06

13

20

27

May

04

11

18

25

June

01

08

15

22

29

July

06

13

20

27

August

03

10

17

24

31

September

07

14

21

28

October

05

12

19

26

November

02

09

16

23

30

December

07

14

21

28

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Costs

Costs

1 Week $440
2 Weeks $650
3 Weeks $810
4 Weeks $1020
5 Weeks $1240
6 Weeks $1450
7 Weeks $1670
8 Weeks $1870
Extra Week $250

Please Note: -An application fee of $229 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment. (A 5% international banking fee is charged at the time of payment)

What are you 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 
  • Meals 
    • Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)

What's NOT included?

  • Airfare 
  • Visa and Visa extension fee 
  • Airport taxes 
  • Local Transportation
  • Any personal expenses 

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