There are a variety of projects and placements that volunteers can participate in while in Morocco, including orphanage work, teaching English, women’s rights, caring for the disabled, and medical related placements.

Morocco has a law that prohibits citizens from having children out of wedlock, which has caused many children to become homeless and live on the streets. Therefore, there is a great need for childcare volunteers to work in orphanages. Those who volunteer abroad in Morocco can spend time with children, plan activities for them, and even teach educational lessons. A basic level of French or Arabic may be required, but this is not always the case.

As the third language of Morocco’s educational system, learning English is important for Moroccan students. The increasingly international job market makes English a language that students are eager to learn. As an English teaching volunteer, volunteers in Morocco can work in various schools and organizations practicing conversational skills with students. These placements tend to have less qualifications than others, and usually only require native fluency in English.

Given its history with gender equality, there are many opportunities to volunteer with women’s rights organizations in Morocco. Activities include participating in workshops, campaigns, and discussions to increase awareness and fight against gender discrimination. Most women’s rights organizations require volunteers to be female and speak French or Arabic.

Many volunteer programs in Morocco involve volunteer work wth children with have disabilities. While volunteering in centers for individuals with disabilities, volunteers may participate in activities with the children, help them in their day-to-day routines, and even teach them English. These programs sometimes have a language requirement depending on the specific tasks required of volunteers.

For those with backgrounds in medicine, there are many organizations offering healthcare volunteer programs. Participants may work in clinics or hospitals providing healthcare for Moroccan citizens. Qualifications are dependent on the specific program, but they may require medical degrees or work experience in the field. Most medical volunteer programs in Morocco require participants to speak Arabic or French.

Program durations vary and can last anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of years. Many organizations provide volunteers with the ability to customize their program by choosing their program length.