Located between Algeria and the Western Sahara, Morocco is a vibrant and colourful country, rich with history and folklore. With a flourishing tourist industry the government hopes to improve the standard of living and employment for its people. But the tourist dollar rarely extends to those who need it most which is why it is vitally important that volunteers continue to come to Morocco to support our partner orphanages and disabled centres.

A 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 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 will need to speak French to an intermediate level.

Our Care volunteers in Morocco are based in and around Rabat, an ancient but rapidly modernizing city. Most volunteers work in centres for people with special needs, though some orphanage work may also be available.

In whichever volunteer care project you find yourself, you need to be ready for a challenge. Many of the children will have health or behavioural problems, or may require extra attention due to a range of disabilities.

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.

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.

Volunteering on a Care Project in Morocco makes a real difference to the organisations we work with. Your help not only stimulates the children but also alleviates the stress felt by the overstretched staff. It will certainly be an experience that those involved will never forget.

Historically, Morocco has been a crossing point for travellers, migrants and traders from all over Africa, Europe and the East. Such diverse influences have contributed to an amazing richness and complexity in cultural life, from art to architecture, music to cuisine. Morocco has both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines and many of the large towns are also coastal, including the fabulous trading cities of Casablanca, Agadir and Rabat. Inland, on the edge of the Atlas Mountains, lie the equally enticing towns of Fés, Marrakesh and Meknès.

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