We invite enthusiastic volunteers to join us on our community programmes with GMH 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.
We run three volunteer programmes a year, starting in:
- January (3 months)
- July (2 months)
- September (3 months)
Programmes can be extended to six months if required. If you would like to volunteer, but would prefer different dates or a different length of stay to those set out above, we can organise stays to fit your needs. Contact us with your requirements.
Because few people in Morocco speak English, we normally prefer our volunteers to have a good understanding 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. Where there is a will, there is a way! If you are unsure whether you qualify, please contact us.
So that they might leave a lasting mark on the community where they have stayed, we ask volunteers to raise funds before they leave to Morocco, to donate to the projects on which they have worked. Over several months, our volunteers gain an excellent understanding of the practical needs of the projects and institutions where they have been volunteering, and find that they can make good use of the funds to bring a lasting difference to those with whom they have worked. Previous volunteers have donated an oven and a washing machine to the local orphanage, a computer for the class of children who are deaf without speech, and games and educational materials for pre-school classes.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we do everything we can to keep the costs of the volunteer trips we offer as low as possible to encourage the greatest number of volunteers to come and work on our community projects.
While on the project, your money will go towards a range of things. We have detailed these in our leaflet "Where your money goes". We believe we offer excellent value, and we are committed to complete transparency.
The only thing you have to cover yourself is the cost of the flight and medical insurance, though we provide assistance in securing you the best and most affordable deal.
Trip Costs
2 Month Trip - £1200
3 Month Trip - £1600
6 Month Trip - £3000