Finally, some details!

OK, So I finally go the details of where I'm staying and what exactly I'll be doing during my time in Rabat!

I will be living with the Grellane family in the old part of the Rabat Medina (the medina is kind of the main part of town where the markets are and such). Mr. and Mrs. Grellane, their two children El Hachmi (23) and Chaimae (17) all live in the house with two dogs (yay!). Their grandmother often resides there as well. I will have my own room which I may sometimes have to share with another volunteer, and there is a room next to mine which also may be occupied by a volunteer.

I will be working at the Amal Shabab Takaddoum, a center for mentally and physically disabled children and young adults. My responsibilities will include supervising groups of 7-8 members of the center age 8-28. I can teach classes or just lead arts and crafts or game sessions. I hope I am able to get my French good enough to teach a theatre class and a yoga class. I'm thinking that since both those things are so physical, I can probably get by with more of a language barrier.

My friend Aaron took me to get a digital camera today and I am so thrilled about all the wonderful pictures I'll be using to document my activities!