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

* Volunteer orphans program with street kids
* Be the change and get advantage of our offered Volunteer Tours

Qualifications

No qualification is required. Basic French conversation would be appreciated.
Motivation to work with kids

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

inquire for price

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-departure orientation
* 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)

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Self-Motivated Like to work with Kids

Age Range

20-30

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Group living
• Guest House
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 4-10

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

4 Weeks

Morocco Travel Tours's Mission Statement

Promotes student & youth travel and seeks to foster integrity and professionalism among student and youth travel service providers.

Year Founded

2000