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Volunteer Teaching Program in Morocco

Morocco has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world, despite the fact that government provides free education to children below 15 years of age.

Highlights

  • Volunteer work at local schools to teach English or french language to the children who come from poor family backgrounds
  • Help make a significant development in the lives of these underprivileged children
  • Work on the project during the weekdays, with weekends free to explore the country
  • Enjoy some of the most sumptuous cuisines and explore the glittering markets
  • Enjoy staying at a traditional Moroccan Riad in the Medina area of Rabat
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Overview

Morocco has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world, despite the fact that government provides free education to children below 15 years of age. Volunteers joining the Teaching English Program in Morocco are placed in the community,NGO or public schools, which do not have the manpower or resources to provide good English or French teachers to the students. You do NOT need to know Arabic to join this program. You would be teaching children from 10-16 years old with basic to intermediate level of English or French. Working in the program would allow you to understand the education system in Morocco and at the same time help out the children in need of a better education. You are open to teaching Math, art & craft and do other activities while at the schools under this program.

Sample Placement Profile - Mohammed Ben Abdsalam Sayah School
This public school is located in the Bab Chellah area within Medina and is a 10 minute walk from the accommodation. The school has a capacity of 500 - 600 children, both boys and girls from ages 11 - 15 years. The school provides free education to kids who come from very low income or poor families and study in grade 7 - 9. The school does not have the resources available to have good English teachers and volunteers play a role in helping the eager children learn better English.


Volunteer Work Schedule

Volunteer Work Schedule

The schedule for the volunteers in the Teaching Program remains as follows;

  • Sunday - Arrival at Rabat

  • Monday - Orientation + introduction to the placement (commute + local staff + introduction to the school ,places to eat). 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)

  • Working hours at the placement - Generally 9am - 2pm (Hours can vary and shall be decided in Rabat)

  • 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.


Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Language volunteer teachers are a precious resource and always welcome. Usually volunteers work alongside the staff teachers, or even lead the classes in improving the pronunciation and conversational skills. Volunteers are welcome to bring in their own ideas to the classroom as well to make it more engaging and fun to study. A typical list of tasks of volunteer working for the teaching English program in Morocco includes;

  • Teaching 7-9 grade students, mostly 11 - 14 years old

  • Preparing lesson plans (if possible)

  • Assisting teachers in conducting classes for children

  • Helping with general work which comes up (Reception, translations)

  • Preparing tests

  • Helping in improving the vocabulary of the students

  • Implementation of new ideas and teaching methods (if possible)


Project Requirement

Project Requirement

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 and open-minded. 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. 

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Living

Living

Stay in Rabat is as good as it can get, VolSol volunteers get a chance to live in a traditional Moroccan Riad, experience the Moroccan culture and cuisines. 

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 stay together in a volunteer house which is a traditional Moroccan riad.Note that there is no air conditioning or fan in the riad accommodation. However, Moroccan riad architecture is generally designed with a tropical climate. Thick walls and an open central courtyard help with ventilation and cooling. The Riad is located in the Medina area and all the volunteer projects and tourist sites are located within close proximity.

Volunteers often share a bedroom with up to 3-4 other participants, of the same gender depending on the number of participants in the program during the given period of time.Participants share common areas, and are welcome to use the courtyard for breaks and meals. Wifi is provided at the accommodation.The bathrooms are shared and the accommodation has a western style toilet system. 

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

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December

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Costs

Duration
Program Fee
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1 Week $440
2 Weeks $700
3 Weeks $900
4 Weeks $1095
5 Weeks $1350
6 Weeks $1550
7 Weeks $1745
8 Weeks $1950
Extra Week $350

Please Note: An application fee of is charged over and above the program fee as an application 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 

What's NOT Included?

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

FAQ's

Application and Program Details

Are there any necessary requirements to participate in the Morocco Volunteer Programs?

When do I need to arrive in Rabat for my program? What will happen once I arrive in Rabat?

Can I volunteer as part of a group?

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I haven’t traveled or volunteered abroad before. Can I still be a part of VolSol?

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Flights and Visa

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Do I need a Visa to go to Morocco?

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Accommodation and Living

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What if I do not speak the local language? Would that interfere with my volunteering experience?

What if I have my own accommodation. Can I still volunteer for the project?

Where can I change my money in Rabat? Are there ATMs in the city?

Can vegetarians be accommodated?

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