Still Under Age 20?

    Many of you might be looking for opportunities to engage in Armenia as a volunteer or part of another program, but you’re not quite 20 years of age yet, and don’t meet our minimum age requirement. No need to worry. Below, we’ve listed several opportunities that would welcome your participation, as young as age 13, and you’re welcome to explore these possibilities directly with those organizations.

    The Ministry of Diaspora of Armenia



    The Ministry runs the Ari Tun (Welcome Back Home) program for Armenian diasporan youth starting at the age of 13 up to 20. The program spans the months of May through October, and each session lasts 2 weeks. As their website states: “By visiting Armenia and participating in the “ARI TUN” program, you will have the opportunity to delve into the history and culture of Armenia, which is called the ethnic Homeland. You will also have a unique opportunity to live with a host family and make friends from Armenia and different countries around the world. We are waiting for you.” Find more information by visiting the program’s website. 


    AGBU Young Explorers



    This program is designed for 15-18 year old Armenian youth, offering a 3 week package of tourism and volunteerism.  For 2011 program dates and details, please visit their website. 


    Land and Culture Organization



    The Land and Culture Organization takes young diasporans starting at age 18 to implement various renovation projects in Armenia. You can find more information about their program directly from our website, by clicking on the following link. 


    Our Lady of Armenia Summer Camp



    For those of you interested in working in a camp setting in Dzaghkatsor, working with children of many ages coming from different parts of Armenia, the Our Lady of Armenia runs 15 day sessions in the summer months. Participants must be 18 years old and over. You can find more information about their program directly from our website, by clicking on the following link.
     

    The AYF Youth Corps



    The Youth Corps Program is also open to diasporan youth, 18 years old and over, and are involved in running a four week youth camp in the city of Gyumri, plus a one week touring of Armenia component. You can find more information about their program directly from our website, by clicking on the following link. 


    Diaspora Armenia Connection



    DAC runs a 3 week program outside Yerevan, with most of its participants, 18 years old and over, coming from England and France. The program’s main intent is to help the children of Armenia. You can find more information about their program directly from our website, by clicking on the following link.