WiserEarth Area of Focus Stewards

The Moroccan Children’s Trust supports the creation of sustainable social and educational development in Morocco.

Volunteers on our projects work on a range of activities with young people, to bring real and durable improvements to their prospects and to their lives.

Our approach is what separates us from other organisations. Our projects are embedded in the community so that volunteers can enjoy the “true” Morocco, making their experience life changing and unforgettable

We invite enthusiastic volunteers to join us on our community programmes in Taroudannt, Southern Morocco, situated in the foothills of the mighty Atlas Mountains.

The volunteers we look for must have a real commitment to the aims of our work - socio-economic development, building ties of friendship across countries, and increasing cultural understanding.

We normally prefer our volunteers to have a good grasp of French or Arabic to facilitate their work in the community. However, we also offer tuition in support of volunteers who wish to build their language skills before they participate in the projects

By participating in our volunteer projects, you will benefit from:

*Lodging in a host family, offering a unique insight into the lives of Moroccans and their culture, and a base from which to integrate into the community

*A full, taught induction course covering the Arabic language, Moroccan culture and history, and bespoke preparation for the role you will carry out

*In-depth pre-trip and in-country support, delivered by the Moroccan Children’s Trust and Groupe Maroc Horizons

*A varied programme of work placements across different institutions – including orphanages, schools, youth clubs or development research activity.

*A number of guided excursions around Morocco, including a final long trip at the end of the project to destinations such as the mighty Atlas Mountains or the great Sahara desert.

Visit www.moroccanchildrenstrust.org to find out more and apply for the schemes.