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2016BROCHURE

MOROCCO

www.volunteeringsolutions.com

VOLUNTEER INTERN TRAVEL

ContentsCover01

Contents02

Women Empowerment Project08

Your Accommodation09

Accommodation and Living10

Cost and Start Date11

What am I Paying for?12

What am I Paying for? (Contd.)13

Things to Do14

How to Apply - The Process15--17

Get in Touch18

Morocco - Rabat Overview03

Morocco Map with All Programs04

NGO Support and Human Rights Project

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Childcare and Orphanage Project06

Teaching Program07

VOLUNTEER


Officially known as the Kingdom of Morocco, the country is laden

with wide deserts and beautiful historical monuments. One of the

very few countries to have both Atlantic and Mediterranean

coastlines, Morocco is a beautiful country to visit. One of the

highest visited countries in Africa, Morocco has mediterranean,

north and south atlantic, saharan , high and middle Atlas regions.

From sand dunes to High mountains this country has it all. Rabat,

Casablanca,Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez and Ouarzazate are some of the well

known cities of Morocco. Home to an interesting mix of Berber

and Arab ethnicities, Morocco has Islamic and French influences

on its people.

Although blessed with rich history and a strategic location,

Morocco is a developing country and needs upliftment in areas

such as education, women empowerment and literacy. Rabat, the

capital city of Morocco, where VolSol projects are located is one of

the well known cities of the country. Volunteering Solutions offers

a wide variety of projects to chose from namely which include

NGO Support, Teaching and Women Empowerment projects.

AffordableAffordable flight tickets and quick transportation from major

European cities has made Morocco a very popular travel and

volunteer destination for westerners.

Volunteering Solutions offers meticulously and professionally

designed projects in Rabat so as to give good international

volunteering exposure to volunteers from across the globe.

Morocco Trip Highlights

Visit of heritage centers like Mausoleum of Mohammed V , The Chellah and The Ville Nouvelle

Meticulously designed Projects suited for aspiring philanthropists, teachers and professionals

Optional Add On tours to Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech and Rabat City Tour

Bou Regreg River and Mawazine Music Festival

Professionally designed projects to add value to skill set and contribute meaningfully

Morocco - Rabat Overview


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NGO Support and Human Rights Project

Childcare and Orphanage Projects

Teaching English or French

Women Empowerment Project

RABAT

Morocco - All Programs04

Program Requirements

The volunteer needs to be at least 18 years of age at the time of joining the project.

Criminal Background check report/character certificate

Must be motivated to make a difference

Should be well versed in either in English or French (knowing basic French is recommended)

Under this program volunteers are placed with local NGOs working

towards the upliftment of the society and underprivileged people of

Morocco. The various departments that volunteers can work in are

human rights, child issues, women rights, education, skilled learning,

and strengthening the government accountability. Today NGOs in

Morocco are playing a vital role to strengthen community living and

bridge the gap between common man and the government.

VolunteersVolunteers help with their skills and expertise in computers, IT,

education, filling, updating social media, marketing, administrative

work, planning community events and assisting the management.

Volunteers can choose the specific areas of work or assist in multiple

departments. This project is ideal for people looking to make a

meaningful contribution or aspire to head a non-governmental

organization in future.

NGO Support and Human Rights Project Starting from $410


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Add On Tour

Full day excursion to Casablanca with English speaking local guide

Full day excursion to Marrakech with English speaking local guide

Real interactions with

people, cultural exchanges,

dif ferent problems and

situations faced were

undoubtedly the highlight

from this trip.

-Erica Fumagalli



Should be in good health




Under the childcare program, volunteers work in orphanages, NGOs

that help street children and run kindergartens for disadvantaged

children in Rabat. There are a huge number of children living in poverty

and are often deprived of education and a good quality of life. As a

volunteer in this program you will get to work with children

who can be toddler to even 16 year old young adults.

WhileWhile working in this project, you can help children with painting, art &

craft, designing fun games for them, teaching basic English, Maths,

French and other such subjects.

UnderUnder this program you can also choose to work with children with

special needs and spend time with them and assist in teaching them,

playing with them and designing fun learning modules for them. This

project is ideal for aspiring teachers and people looking to make a

meaningful contribution.

Working at the Orphanage

project is actually simple

work but requires patience

and care to others. Every

single day is a memorable

and precious to me.-Mengdi Zhu

Childcare and Orphanage ProjectsStarting from $410


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Add On Tour

Full day excursion to Fez with English speaking local guide

Full day excursion to Meknes and Volubilis with English speaking local guide







Morocco has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world, despite the

fact that government provides free education to children below 15

years of age. Volunteers involved in this project are placed in

community, NGOs and even public schools which do not have the

manpower or resources to provide good English or French teachers to

the students. You do NOT need to know Arabic to join this program.

You will get to be teach kids aged between 10-16 years old and need

toto have basic to intermediate level of English or French. Working in the

program will allow you to understand the education system in

Morocco and at the same time help out the children in need for a

better education. You are open to teach Maths, art & craft and do other

activities while working in these schools under this program. You will

work for 3-5 hours for 5 days in a week as part of the program.

Teaching English or French Starting from $410


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Add On Tour

Full day excursion to Casablanca with English speaking local guide

Full day excursion to Marrakech with English speaking local guide





must be motivated to make a difference

should be well versed in either in English or French (knowing basic French is recommended)

The government of Morocco has been making a lot of efforts to

improve the lives of women in Morocco. A lot of efforts have been put

in economically and politically to improve their lives. Despite of this, a

lot of women live in poverty and are abused specially in the poor

communities around Morocco. Volunteering Solutions works to place

volunteers in one of the best NGOs that work for women’s rights and

their empowerment. Under this program, volunteers will have the

chancechance to work with women and NGOs working towards the

upliftment of these women. Volunteers are involved in teaching,

providing awareness on women's rights, reproductive health, land

rights, domestic violence and more. Volunteers can also help the NGO

with work on projects, IT related work such as website update, social

media, typing and maintaining of records. While you would be mostly

working with women to teach them, you can also spend time in

teachingteaching them skills such as sewing, painting, cooking, computer and

other skills which can help them in their daily lives and increase their

skill set.

Women Empowerment Project Starting from $990


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Add On Tour

Imperial Tour Of Morocco ...................................................... 7 Nights/8 Days

Rabat City Tour

Your Accommodation


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Accommodation Highlights

Fully Furnished

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included (except for the programs where it is mentioned separately)

Accommodation is with a local host family

Close to basic amenities

Volunteering Solutions strives to provide best of the living and

other arrangements to its volunteers. Like we keep saying, just

pack your bags and arrive at your placement destination. From

your airport pickup, stay, meals and other nitty gritties, VolSol

manages everything for you. Accommodation in Rabat is arranged

with a local host family. A well appointed room is made available

which endowed with modern facilities, volunteers will either have

theirtheir own room or will have to share a room with a fellow

volunteer. Living with a local host family lets you get an authentic

cultural experience and make the most of your volunteering stint.

A thorough orientation session is given upon arrival to acquaint

the volunteers with the project, host family and the city.

The homes allotted are close to useful amenities like, banks,

ATMs, money changers, restaurants, cafes and shopping centers.

All placements are around 10 - 30 minutes from the homes and

volunteers travel to the placements everyday and come back

home in the evenings. Information about the amenities and local

markets would also be shared with the volunteers during their

orientation session. An exhaustive pre-departure kit is provided to

thethe volunteers after they apply to prepare them well for the

project and share all relevant details about the city.

During the free time volunteers can visit the local markets, visit

internet cafes and the different cafes around the city. Volunteers

can also go for Rabat City Tour and intimate the management

incase any assistance is needed.

Meals will be provided 3 times in a day in Morocco projects.

Typical lunch and dinner meals include Couscous, Meat, Bread,

Soup, Salad, Olives etc.


Accommodation and Living10


Cost and Start Dates11

Please Note: -An application fee of $225 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment.

Airfare

Mobile connection and recharge

Entry fees to monuments or sightseeing places (if not included in program)

Transportation and local travel

Visa Fee

Personal expenses

Return Airport DropReturn Airport Drop

Morocco Childcare Program Dates

Teaching, NGO Suport & Women Program Start Dates

Morocco Program Costs (in USD)

1 Week 2 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks 5 Weeks 6 Weeks 7 Weeks 8 Weeks Program Name Extra Weeks

$620$410 $780 $990 $1200 $1410 $1620 $1830 $250Childcare, NGO Support & Teaching

---- -- $990 $1200 $1410 $1620 $1830 $250Women Empowerment Cost

Most people are surprised to hear that they have to pay to volunteer abroad. What they often do not realize is that there

are significant administrative costs involved to arrange for a worthwhile volunteer abroad placement. Volunteering Solu-

tions is not supported by any government funding and runs its programs entirely from the fee that volunteers pay to take

part in the volunteer programs. Volunteering Abroad, involves incurring of many costs such as food, accommodation,

transportation, transfers, project selection etc. The program fee charged by us, goes into providing you all these services.

The money that you pay to us is distributed at various stages to provide you a meaningful volunteer abroad experience.The money that you pay to us is distributed at various stages to provide you a meaningful volunteer abroad experience.

VOLSOL Program Cost IncludesAdvertising Online/Offline Credit Card processing charges

In country maintenance of offices, vehicles etc.Staff recruitmentVolunteer recruitmentMaintaining office and other expenses

Salaries for staffNGO financial helpCommunication with volunteers and partners, by phone/email etc.International travel done by our staff to monitor projects and attend local meetings with partnersWebsite maintenance.Government taxes.


What am I paying for?12

Administration Cost

In Country SupportProject Development

Project Support &Field Cost

Food & Accommodation

It is necessary for an organization to employ full time staff to recruit and manage volunteers. There is lot of work that goes

side by side ensuring that you are supported before and during your program. We are dedicated to make your volunteering

abroad a memorable experience and ward off of all possible hunches at every steps. Our administration cost is 28% of the

total cost which include advertising, staff salary, website maintenance, taxes, volunteer recruitment and other expenses.

The application processing fee is part of your administrative costs, unlike many other volunteer travel company we do not

chargecharge any additional credit card processing fee. These companies can charge as much as 6% on your application fee taking

it to a difference of almost $100 extra. We have a flat rate and that is what we charge.

Administration

You may be endowed with exceptional skills and acumen in your area of expertise but to figure out your exact role in the

placement agency and to gain insights of its operations require training. To know cultural practices and etiquettes is of sub-

lime importance to carry out your tasks. So you need someone who could impart training and dispel your doubts at every

step, obviously he/she doubles as your friend and trainer.

Good grasp of the local language is an added advantage that helps you to communicate effectively and learn the culture

promptly so in some cases they also assign language trainers to help you out who is paid by program provider.

Training and orientation

We charge for food and accommodation based on your preferences. You may decide to do home stay or group accommo-

dation or relish the cuisines cooked by host family and pay them. You may cook for yourself if you find it economical or your

placement organization may provide you lunch. You have plethora of options to choose from and charges are determined

accordingly. Host organization provides a safe and welcoming atmosphere for the volunteers. Food and accommodation

charges cover 40% of your total expenditure.

Food and accommodation

Volunteer service organization often employs in-country staff to provide local support and to make your volunteering

abroad experience memorable. As long as you are volunteering outside which may take up to six months, our staff is con-

tinuously working for you behind the screen. So we pay them from program fees we receive despite other sources like

grants and donations.

NothingNothing can be more discomforting than to struggle for getting basic services like healthcare, banking or even visa review-

ing in a foreign land that otherwise would have been comparatively less difficult in an English speaking country. As a volun-

teer, you have not been tied up to the agency only but you may roam around the city to watch historical places, zoo, movies

etc. and should have total access to everything in order to distress yourself. VolSol has incredible in-country support

(around 12%) to ensure your trip runs smoothly.

In country support

The most important part of the volunteering fees is on the project which you have chosen. Program fees help fund the proj-

ect activities and resources. Thus organizations need paid staff member to ensure continuity of your program and adminis-

trative duties. Project development involved 11% of the total program fee.

Project Development

What am I paying for? (Contd.)13

A pleasant and civilized city, Rabat is not a town where tourists are a focus point which lets you explore it in peace and

without the usual tourist hassles. Make the most of your time here as indulge in some laid back sightseeing and travel

experience. Pick your favorites amongst these things to do in the city.

Built in the historical monument, Bank al-Maghrib, this outlandish museum and art gallery is a surprisingly interesting tour

of Moroccan history through its coinage, from the Roman period to the modern times. Take a tour of the museum and find

some awesome figurative and abstract paintings, art pieces and much more.

A Peek into the Roman Heritage of Morocco

Mausoleum of Mohammed V , The Chellah and The Ville Nouvelle are a few of the well known Minarets in Rabat. The

Mausoleum of Mohammed V is now the tomb of the present king’s father, uncle and grandfather. The Chellah, on the other

hand, has both a Roman and a medieval fervour.

Witness Stunning Minarets

Rabat’s Medina and Kasbah offer limited but comfortable shopping options. Rue Souk as Sabbat,Rue des Consuls and Rue

Souika are some of the popular shopping spots. Grab handicrafts, Fassi pottery, color hide lamps, Marrakchi leatherwear,

babouches аnd jellabahs. Pop Art-L’Art Moderne, a well known spot to buy some awesome metal work is another shopping

spot to check out.

Rewarding Shopping In Rabat

A beautiful river in western Morocco, the Bou Regreg river is between the sister cities of Sale and Rabat which finally

discharges into Atlantic. A quiet walk along the riverside or sipping a hot cuppa coffee there, a visit to this river should

definitely be on the list while in Morocco.

Visit The Bou Regreg River

Ya Mal Al-Sham, Matsuri, Dar Naji, Le Grand Comptoir, Pizza De, Cafe 7eme Art and Patisserie La Comedie are some of the

eateries to visit while in Morocco. From local to continental, all kinds to food is available to binge on in Morocco. Take a

stroll at Old Medina for some lip smacking Moroccan street food.

Taste Moroccan Delicacies At Well Known Restaurants

An annual music festival held in Rabat that hosts international and local artists, it is one grand affair to attend. Artists such

as Mariah Carey, Mika, Whitney Houston, Maroon Five and Shakira have performed at this festival. Visit this one to get an

electrifying glimpse of the Moroccan fervour.

A volunteering experience in Morocco can be enriched with exploration and a deep understanding of the Moroccan culture,

Volunteers are suggested to take up these activities during their free time in Morocco. The Project coordinator can always

be contacted for more suggestions and guidance.

Witness The Mawazine Music Festival


Things To Do In Rabat, Morocco

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How to apply - The process15

From the drop down select either Volunteer Abroad, Intern Abroad or Summer programs abroad.

If you are already familiar with the website and are visiting just to apply ignore this step and simply click on the Apply Now button at the

end of the drop down header.

Where it will ask you to create a login and password for your My Account login. Your email id would be treated as the username or user

id. Click on the proceed to next step button. The next step button will take you to a form that you have to fill to pay your application fee

of $225. This application fee will book your seat in the placement until you pay the entire program fee amount. If we fail to provide you

the placement we will refund you the money.

**Points to Heed

**If you are a past volunteer and already have my account user id and password then login to your my account section directly.

**If you are a returning volunteer within a year, then you do not need to pay the application fee again. **If you are a returning volunteer within a year, then you do not need to pay the application fee again.

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When you click on the apply now button, you will get a window like this:

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Fill out the forms marked 2 to 4 and submit application, it will be redirected to your payment gateway, where you can make the payment.

If you make the application fee payment now, your My account login would be activated as soon as we receive the payment. In case of

any glitches if your My account login is not activated, please inform us and we will do it manually.

You will receive a Thank you mail for booking the application or making your my account

login. You will get this email irrespective of full payment made or not.

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This email would be followed by a Welcome mail and a community email with platforms to

help you connect with our past volunteers. If you are using gmail, please check your

promotions folder or spam folder and mark them not spam and shift them to your inbox.

Actively participate in VolSol Facebook page and Groups and also join the social

community made by volunteers, that will help you better prepare for the trip.

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One month prior to your booking you will get your pre departure booklet. The pre-

departure booklet would contain all the details about your project and project location.

While on the project, we will send you an email to check on you, whether you are doing fine or not. You can send your pictures, blogs or

videos or anything related to your ongoing work to us and we will share it with other prospective volunteers.

After the completion of your project, we send you a feedback form, fill this form out and help us improve our services.

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If your placement is confirmed you will get an email from us stating the same, along with

the final payment due amount.

You can pay your program fee from your my account section or from payment page. The

links for the same would be provided in the email. Payment details would be updated on

your my account page.

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Know your coordinator

Ali(Morocco Program Coordinator)

Ali has studied at the State University of New York with a degree in Communications. He obtained his

B.A from Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco and his M.A in Business Communications from

the University of Moulay Ismail Mekness. He has worked with many schools, universities as well as or-

ganizations and takes care of the volunteer program in Morocco. He is fluent in English, French and

Arabic.


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