ACJWORKAMPS
MOROCCO​
What is a workcamp?
A workcamp is a short term project with a duration of several weeks. Young people from across the world will spend 2 to 4 weeks together as volunteers; form a group which will work and live together for the duration of the workcamp.
can be an exciting experience. It is interesting opportunity to travel . Working and living together with other volunteers from around the world provides an excellent opportunity to make many new friends, learn about unknown places and culture, share your experience with other participants , gain new skills and experience. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm can make a difference in areas where help is really needed.
In a workcamp no special skills, experience or knowledge are needed , but we expect your motivation and creativity . The activities carried out are always respective of each participant’s physical abilities. Technical leaders in each project lead the working process and constantly monitor the safety of volunteers. The common work is foreseen as a way for getting better understanding, building friendship and work with local community to achieve a concrete project for the common interest.
Type of Workcamps:
There is a wide variety of different international volunteer short term projects. They include mainly one of the following types of activities:
Languages Teaching, activities for children,
Painting of schools
environmental and nature protection activities, ecology, gardening
work with orphans and other socially disadvantaged children
preparation of different festivities, festivals, cultural events....... ect .
Who can participate ?
Everybody who :
· is strongly motivated to do volunteer work · wants to explore other cultures.
· is prepared to explain things about his/ her own culture.
· has the minimum age of 18 years old and less than 45.
· knows enough English to make herself/ himself understood in everyday situations since English is the common language for a workcamp.
· enjoys living in a group situation and is interested in getting to know different people.
· is not fussy and satisfied with simple accommodation.
· shares his/ her opinion but respects other opinions, too.
· helps to make the workcamp a good experience for everyone.
Volunteer's Responsibilities:
· Volunteers accomplish their volunteer work in a responsible way.
· Volunteers make their travel arrangements themselves.
· Volunteers get sufficient insurance coverage for their travel and stay abroad.
· Volunteers pay expenses for travel, leisure activities and personal needs out of their own pocket money.
· Volunteers meet the requirements listed in the program-description of their workcamp.
· Volunteers play an active role in the community life.
Season :
Most workcamps are running in summer (between June and End of August). Workcamps in winter and spring are quite rare. However, projects can be organised for individuals sach as teaching during the year round.
Daily Life:
Volunteers spend part of the day on working for the project chosen, Besides work there is plenty of time for other activities. Free time can be used to pursue group interests (for example local trips, sports or games evenings). Of course, there is also time just to relax. Volunteers are responsible for their own cleaning and chores. One to 3 volunteers are appointed camp-leaders, does not mean, that he is organizing everything for the volunteers. In most cases the volunteers are responsible together for problem solving and decision-making at the workcamp. There are things, which volunteers cannot change like the weather (rain or sunshine). Many of the other things however can be changed by volunteers if they take the initiative. Give your suggestions. Share your thoughts with the others. Talk to your camp-leaders Let's improve together what can be improved in your workcamp.
Insurance:
ACJ provide insurance for the volunteers, inside a workcamp the period of the work.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Our Main Office (Sale):
​ACJ Morocco
P.O .Box 171 Sale /11005
Morocco
Mail: acjworkcamps@gmail.com
​​Tel:00212676176834
00212664721643