United StatesVolunteering & Youth ExchangeDeadline varies by university or programmeFully FundedCorpsAfrica One-Year Volunteering in Rural Communities (Morocco and African Countries)
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CorpsAfrica lets young Africans aged 21 or over volunteer for a year in a rural community in their own country, with a living allowance and health insurance, in 11 countries including Morocco. Working on a Peace Corps-style model in Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa and Uganda, it places each volunteer in a village to help residents identify and carry out small projects. Volunteers receive a monthly living allowance (amount not published), health insurance, travel funds for official activities, a readjustment allowance at the end, training and a certificate, and can then apply for a second year as an Exchange Volunteer. You must be a citizen of the country you serve in, with a university degree or equivalent work experience. Application windows vary by country and are typically between March and June.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
4 BenefitsMonthly living allowance
Amount not published.
Health insurance
Throughout service.
Readjustment allowance
At the end of the year.
Training and certificate
With the option of a second exchange year.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaCôte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, and 7 others
Required Documents
3 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Monthly living allowance, Health insurance, Readjustment allowance, Training and certificate.
Eligible levels: Volunteering & Youth Exchange.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online application on the CorpsAfrica website, University degree or proof of experience, Proof of citizenship.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.corpsafrica.org/apply. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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