Volunteering or Internship with Children in Morocco

Sisters of Calcutta Kindergarten and Home

Around 20 single mothers with their toddlers aged 0 to 2 years live at the Sisters of Calcutta's kindergarten and home for single mothers in the old town of Tangier. In various rooms, the children play with their mothers, the nuns, and volunteers. Approximately 10 more single mothers bring their children every day from 8 am to 4 pm. Additionally, every Wednesday, the house is open to street children who can wash themselves and play there.

Volunteers engage with the children, mothers, and street children.

Street Children's Center in the Kasbah of Tangier

In the old town (Kasbah) of Tangier, DARNA operates an open house for children and adolescents. The center welcomes street children, and children and adolescents from disadvantaged backgrounds, but essentially, all children and adolescents can use the facility's offerings. These include a library with books and magazines, musical instruments, as well as various equipment and materials for upcycling, woodworking, paper, and cardboard crafting. Children can also come after school to do their homework at the center and receive support.

Volunteers assist in the library and engage with the children and adolescents.

You can also combine activities at this facility with tasks in the 5 other centers run by DARNA in Tangier, in the field of social work, empowerment, and capacity building, targeting women, girls, and adolescents.

Le Manège Kindergarten

Le Manège is a private French-speaking kindergarten in Tangier, led by a French pediatric nurse. The kindergarten caters to children aged 3 months to 3 years, divided into three groups: toddlers aged 3 to 18 months, children aged 2-3 years, and children aged 3-4 years.

In this professionally managed facility, children are introduced to the French language early on, and their independence, socialization, and creative development are promoted through play.

There are 8 staff members, including 3 educators, 4 kindergarten teachers, and a dance teacher who dances with the children once a week. There are different activity focuses every month, such as painting, collage, drawing, storytelling, music, etc.

The children also celebrate and prepare for celebrations of both French and Moroccan cultures such as Christmas and Aid-Al-Fitr.

Internships are possible for you at Le Manege if you are considering a career in childcare.

Working hours are Monday to Friday from 8 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm, with Wednesday mornings off. The kindergarten is closed in July and August. Additionally, there are 1-2 weeks of holidays at the end of October/beginning of November, beginning of March, end of April/beginning of May, and over Christmas.

The kindergarten is located in the city center near the Spanish and American international schools.

Association TADAMOUN

The Association Solidarité pour le Développement et la Coopération de Tanger (TADAMOUN) was founded in 2016 and is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting solidarity, social inclusion, and sustainable development for the benefit of the local population.

Based in Tangier, the organization focuses in particular on supporting women, youth, and children through concrete initiatives in the fields of education, social support, and vocational training. It works in close cooperation with schools, local associations, and public authorities.

TADAMOUN implements the following programs:

• Vocational training in cooking and sewing to promote the economic independence of women and young people
• Environmental education and ecological projects
• Promotion of sports activities for children and youth
• Operation of a childcare center that provides a safe space for care and early childhood education

Volunteers can get involved in various areas depending on their interests and skills, for example:

• Supporting the team at the childcare center
• Assisting in childcare (playing games, crafts, storytelling, etc.)
• Accompanying children from their homes in Tangier to the childcare center and bringing them back home
• Planning and conducting sports and recreational activities for children and youth
• Assisting with or leading cooking or sewing workshops
• Offering language lessons (French, English, Spanish) for young people
• Supporting the development and implementation of training modules for youth and women
• Organizing or assisting with creative or environmental activities
• Participating in environmental actions (recycling, clean-up campaigns, tree planting)

 
You can also combine different activities at TADAMOUN.