An ideal program for anyone who wants an all-encompassing travel and learning experience. Volunteering with CCS Rabat allows participants to learn, volunteer and travel in a safe, culturally vibrant, wildly hospitable country. For Americans especially, deepening our understanding of Arab and Islamic culture has never been more important than it is today. The staff both at the CCS home base, as well as at volunteer sites are extremely knowledgeable and professional and become family to all volunteers. All CCS Rabat program coordinators are multilingual and have many years of experience working with volunteers from programs such as Peace Corps.
Staff lead Arabic classes, classes in the history and practice of Islam, Moroccan culture and even Moroccan cooking! Morocco is beautiful, has all every type of climate; snow peaked mountains, deserts and tropical coastlines. It is easy and safe to travel on your own (guided by the expert advice of CCS staff!).
The CCS program allows volunteers to feel as though they are making a difference, while being completely immersed in a rich and complex culture. Two years after completing my volunteer work with CCS Rabat, I still keep in touch with staff and volunteers. I would recommend this program to families and individuals alike. Rabat is an amazing city with something for everyone and the CCS Rabat staff is wonderful!