Youth Development Facilitator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Morocco - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Aug 2, 2025
About The Job
Apply by :
January 1, 2026
Know By
March 1, 2026
Depart On
September 18, 2026
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
The Kingdom of Morocco, located in North Africa, is a country of rich natural resources and beauty, undergoing significant political, social, and economic transitions. Youth development has become a major focus for the Moroccan government due to high youth unemployment and the urgent need for skill advancement among young people. As a Youth Development Facilitator in Morocco, you will play a vital role in this national priority by empowering Moroccan youth to become healthy, productive, and civically engaged citizens.
According to the 2024 Census,, the youth population in Morocco for individuals between the ages of 15-24 has grown to approximately 3 million people. This , represents over 8% of the total population. This age group, which includes older teens and young adults transitioning into the workforce or higher education, exhibits a notably low labor force participation rate of 22.7% in 2024, substantially below the national average of 43.5% . These figures reflect a critical challenge: while nearly three million young Moroccans form a sizeable and potentially dynamic demographic group, only a fraction are economically active. Additionally, cultural and systemic barriers hinder youth civic engagement, making your role even more essential.
As a Youth Development Facilitator, you will collaborate with local counterparts to assess youth needs and design empowerment programs that leverage youth as assets. You will model and promote volunteerism, teach communicative English, and emphasize employability skills such as digital literacy and social-emotional skill development—recognized as vital life skills. Much of this work will be conducted through classes, clubs, and camps, aiming to complement and extend the skills and knowledge youth acquire in school.
A Youth Development Facilitator’s daily work schedule will vary. After school and summer programming design can be quite unstructured and will require initiative, relationship-building, and creativity from you to create community opportunities for work. You have got to enjoy engaging with a range of age-groups from kids to young adults and feel you are able to approach them and connect. Volunteers will be expected to share their interests or hobbies with youth as a helpful strategy. This could include theater, music, art, sports, crafts, etc.
Volunteers live and work in diverse settings, including rural, semi-urban, and urban communities. Communities seeking to work with a Volunteer often have at least one institution from the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, such as a youth center (Dar Chabab) or a women’s center (Nedi Neswi). Upon arrival in their assigned communities, Volunteers are expected to build strong relationships with youth and community leaders, initiating and expanding their networks to create responsive activities and programs. These relationships are crucial for the sustainability of the Volunteer’s work.
By investing your time and skills in Morocco, you will make a significant impact on the lives of young people, helping them to realize their potential and contribute positively to their communities. Your work will not only address immediate needs but also lay the groundwork for lasting change, empowering the next generation of Moroccan leaders and fostering a generation of environmentally conscious citizens.
SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT CITIZENSHIP: Candidates who are either dual citizens of Morocco and the U.S., who were born in Morocco, or whose parent(s) is a/are Moroccan citizens are not eligible to serve in Peace Corps Morocco. Under Moroccan law, an individual who meets any of these criteria is considered a citizen of Morocco and would have responsibilities (including payment of taxes) and be treated as a Moroccan citizen while in Morocco which may limit the Peace Corps' ability to intervene in any legal matter or emergency situation. If you fit any of the identified categories, we encourage you to consider other assignments.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Apply by :
January 1, 2026
Know By
March 1, 2026
Depart On
September 18, 2026
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
The Kingdom of Morocco, located in North Africa, is a country of rich natural resources and beauty, undergoing significant political, social, and economic transitions. Youth development has become a major focus for the Moroccan government due to high youth unemployment and the urgent need for skill advancement among young people. As a Youth Development Facilitator in Morocco, you will play a vital role in this national priority by empowering Moroccan youth to become healthy, productive, and civically engaged citizens.
According to the 2024 Census,, the youth population in Morocco for individuals between the ages of 15-24 has grown to approximately 3 million people. This , represents over 8% of the total population. This age group, which includes older teens and young adults transitioning into the workforce or higher education, exhibits a notably low labor force participation rate of 22.7% in 2024, substantially below the national average of 43.5% . These figures reflect a critical challenge: while nearly three million young Moroccans form a sizeable and potentially dynamic demographic group, only a fraction are economically active. Additionally, cultural and systemic barriers hinder youth civic engagement, making your role even more essential.
As a Youth Development Facilitator, you will collaborate with local counterparts to assess youth needs and design empowerment programs that leverage youth as assets. You will model and promote volunteerism, teach communicative English, and emphasize employability skills such as digital literacy and social-emotional skill development—recognized as vital life skills. Much of this work will be conducted through classes, clubs, and camps, aiming to complement and extend the skills and knowledge youth acquire in school.
A Youth Development Facilitator’s daily work schedule will vary. After school and summer programming design can be quite unstructured and will require initiative, relationship-building, and creativity from you to create community opportunities for work. You have got to enjoy engaging with a range of age-groups from kids to young adults and feel you are able to approach them and connect. Volunteers will be expected to share their interests or hobbies with youth as a helpful strategy. This could include theater, music, art, sports, crafts, etc.
Volunteers live and work in diverse settings, including rural, semi-urban, and urban communities. Communities seeking to work with a Volunteer often have at least one institution from the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, such as a youth center (Dar Chabab) or a women’s center (Nedi Neswi). Upon arrival in their assigned communities, Volunteers are expected to build strong relationships with youth and community leaders, initiating and expanding their networks to create responsive activities and programs. These relationships are crucial for the sustainability of the Volunteer’s work.
By investing your time and skills in Morocco, you will make a significant impact on the lives of young people, helping them to realize their potential and contribute positively to their communities. Your work will not only address immediate needs but also lay the groundwork for lasting change, empowering the next generation of Moroccan leaders and fostering a generation of environmentally conscious citizens.
SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT CITIZENSHIP: Candidates who are either dual citizens of Morocco and the U.S., who were born in Morocco, or whose parent(s) is a/are Moroccan citizens are not eligible to serve in Peace Corps Morocco. Under Moroccan law, an individual who meets any of these criteria is considered a citizen of Morocco and would have responsibilities (including payment of taxes) and be treated as a Moroccan citizen while in Morocco which may limit the Peace Corps' ability to intervene in any legal matter or emergency situation. If you fit any of the identified categories, we encourage you to consider other assignments.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
- 5 years' professional work experience