Volunteer on the IVHQ Ramadan Program in Morocco

This unique programme allows volunteers to join during the holy month of Ramadan in Morocco and assist low-income and marginalised families while experiencing local Muslim culture. You will help distribute food for the evening Iftar meal and support children in community centres, all while observing Ramadan traditions alongside local communities.

The programme is only available during the four weeks of Ramadan each year, and participants can choose a duration that fits their availability within that time-frame.

• It runs for the entire month of Ramadan (which varies each year) in Morocco.
• Volunteer placements can last from 1 up to 24 weeks, though you must join during the Ramadan period.
• Daily volunteer work involves 2 to 5 hours per day depending on the placement.
  

You must meet age, language and documentation criteria, and engage respectfully in a culturally sensitive context during a religious observance period. 

• Must be aged 18 years or older; families may also join. 
• Must speak English and have adequate volunteer travel insurance.
• Must observe local customs during Ramadan, like refraining from eating or drinking in public during daylight hours
• criminal background check is required for thoseaged 18 or older

Your volunteering will support community development and outreach during a significant religious period, helping local organisations deliver food and care services while also building cultural understanding. Because the programme is set during Ramadan, you’ll also engage with the cultural and religious rhythms of daily life, helping create meaningful intercultural connections.

Volunteers stay in homestays & receive full hosting to focus on their community work & cultural immersion while respecting the rhythms of Ramadan in a Moroccan context. 

• Meals & orientation are included; you’ll receive guidance on cultural customs, local etiquette, safe travel & placement expectations. 
• Because the program takes place during a religious period, prepare for daily rhythms shaped by sunset meals, daytime quiet, & community gatherings