Solidarity camp Assistant
Coordinator | Sergio
Coordinator | Sergio
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Highlights
Support Moroccan children and youth from vulnerable backgrounds develop and grow in a good environment
Discover and understand Moroccan culture very deeply, by being around with locals and participating in local traditions
Discover other perspectives and ways of living different to your own
Learn or practise your Arabic through the available Arabic classes
Visit and discover some of the astonishing sites Morocco has to offer, such as its Souks or desert trips.
Help create a space for children to feel comfortable in, so that they can develop adequately, while also providing them with valuable life skills like English or French.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
The main focus of these solidarity camps is to support the sustainable and positive development of children from vulnerable or low-income backgrounds in the city of Ouarzazate, Morocco. The solidarity camps have proven to be a very enriching experience for both volunteers and children, providing a great opportunity for cultural exchange and forming strong and lasting bonds between volunteers and children. These camps are fundamental in reinforcing values such as solidarity or friendship among the youth and children of these vulnerable areas of Ouarzazate, and also in their empowerment, as it provides them with valuable life skills (through workshops or classes).
- The main task of the volunteers is to help build a better environment for the children and young people attending the center, by carrying out educational and leisure activities, the former focused on supporting the children through their school education and the latter focused on cultural and solidarity exchange. Some of the activities with which our volunteers collaborate are language teaching (English, Spanish and French), artistic expression (drawing or music), physical education, didactic games or other workshops designed by volunteers.
In addition, volunteers can collaborate in the maintenance of the areas where the children are located, so that they feel as comfortable as possible.
The following activities are organized with the collaboration of local staff and volunteers:
- Spanish, French and English teaching workshops.
- Physical education
- Drawing, music
- Other workshops designed by volunteers
Typical day
Our volunteers will work in the Ouarzazate area of Morocco, working on Weekdays (Monday through Friday) from 9:00 to 13:00. Weekends are free for volunteers to go discover everything Morocco has to offer them!
Free-time activities
Ouarzazate, the city you shall be staying in, is a magical place; constantly used by Hollywood as a filming spot due to its impressing landscapes, Ouarzazate also has a lot of culture, having a lot of historic sites and influences from many different groups within Morocco, as it is an important trading route between the North and South of Morocco. Some of the things that you can do during your stay in Ouarzazate are learning Arabic and then practising it at the city's Souks, visit the city's beautiful and historic Kasbahs (you cannot miss Kasbah Taourit!) , visit the desert, visit the mysterious Oasis near the city, and much more.
Additionally, you could go discover Marrakech, an attractive city filled with gardens, mosques, markets, and friendly locals; or Fez, one of Morocco's first imperial cities, rich in culture, tradition, and history.
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Sightseeing
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
required
at High school level
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
We ask our volunteers to be creative, as there aren't many educational tools available. Additionally, being willing to learn and teach, open to other cultures, and passionate about the cause of helping youth and children are all required.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
Your rates cover:
- Accommodation during your volunteer program
- 3 meals during your volunteering program.
- Arabic classes (optional)
- 24/7 support from the Adventure Volunteer team
- Program monitoring and evaluation
- Orientation and induction to the program
- Certificate of weeks completed in your volunteer program
- Accident insurance during your volunteering
- Liability for your activity
- Receipt of the program fee from the NGO
- Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the program
Volunteers will be picked up at the airport at between 8:00 and 17:00 by a representative of the program holding a sign with the volunteer's name. If the volunteer arrives outside of these hours, they may have to cover additional fees.
At your accommodation, volunteers stay in rooms they share with other volunteers. Every room includes mattresses and pillows, although volunteers must bring their own sheets and pillowcases. Volunteers will have every basic facility needed, such as a shower, a toilet, a dining room, and a kitchen.
Three meals a day, breakfast lunch and dinner, are included within the program's fees. Food is Moroccan and prepared by local chefs at the camp.
Sorry, no access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Menara Airport (RAK) in Marrakech. We assist you to find cheap flights to Morocco.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Morocco provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Morocco you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Morocco.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
This project is open on three dates each year: Easter, July and August.
At Easter, the project is open from April 5 to 11. The arrival date should be April 4, when volunteers should send the rest of the volunteers and the project itself.
In July, the project is open on a fortnightly basis,
- July 15
- August 1
- August 15th
2 - 5 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$567
3 weeks
$783
4 weeks
$999
5 weeks
(max. stay)
$1,215
Average fees
$263
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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Solidarity camp Assistant
Help create a space for children to feel comfortable in, so that they can develop adequately, while also providing them with valuable life skills like English or French.
$244/week
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