Birthright Armenia Դեպի Հայք

Volunteer or intern in Armenia

What we do

The Program

Internships and Volunteering

Interested in volunteer or internship opportunities in architecture, marketing, tourism, healthcare, or a variety of other internship possibilities? Looking for professional, career-oriented placement, or perhaps something less formal? The choices are many and very exciting!

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Host Family

Wherever you choose to volunteer, you’ll be welcomed into a warm Armenian family’s home filled with hospitality, love, laughter and a genuine curiosity of all the differences that make us who we are!

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Excursions

We make our weekly trips special experiences for you. It’s not just touristic sightseeing, but up-close understanding of life in the countryside Armenia.

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Travel reimbursement

Our travel reimbursements policy is in place to help offset the financial costs of long term volunteerism in the homeland, and get you on your way to Armenia.

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Language Classes

Our bi-weekly in-office classes are custom designed to help you with your everyday interactions with locals, your host family, and other volunteers.

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Networking

Our weekly forums with guest-speakers will introduce you to the reality of Armenia, from the challenges to the success stories. Through various personal meetings and group havaks, we’ll help you make key connections for long term projects.

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Alumni

Over the years we’ve funded multiple “Next Step” alumni grants to further support the impact and echo our alumni make across the globe and in Armenia – and strengthen their leadership skills and confidence that they can make a difference.

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Our mission

About Us

Birthright Armenia was founded in 2003 by Edele Hovnanian with the belief that it is every Armenian's birthright to not only see Armenia, but also experience their homeland via an enriching, hands-on, life-changing experience.

Our mission is to strengthen ties between the homeland and Diasporan youth.

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From participants

Testimonials

Birthright will help you build a network and enjoy an amazing stay in one of the world’s oldest countries, with a rich and radiant culture that we are proud to carry forward.

Arpiné Tovmasyan

France 2025 participant

This program gave me a unique opportunity to connect with Armenians from all over the world — from Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Greece, France, Brazil, Syria, and many other countries.

Zoya Akopyan

Russia 2024 participant

Near the end of my time in Gyumri, my host mom told me softly, “You take pieces of my heart when you leave.”

Sona Ovasapyan

United States 2025 participant

Despite only being here for two months, I’ve grown academically, professionally, personally, and culturally. My identities as a student, psychologist, and Armenian diasporan have all been shaped and enriched by my peers, mentors, and friends.

Lara Ani Minassians

United States 2025 participant

From the moment I arrived at the Zvartnots Airport and was greeted by a Birthright Armenia staff member, I knew I was in good hands. The warmth of that first welcome stayed with me as I was driven through Yerevan’s glowing night streets, to the home of my host family where I was welcomed with open arms.

Sophie-Helene Asriants

Canada 2025 participant

Volunteering at Fund for Armenia Relief was unforgettable; the kids were full of energy and spoke much better Armenian than me

Celine Asatour

Australia 2025 participant

From the moment I arrived, I felt at home in Gyumri. I’ve spent my entire time volunteering here and never once considered leaving

Samuel Sayabalian

United States 2025 participant

It was always such a pleasure to meet other Armenians from the diaspora and also local Armenians

Arpiné Victoria Tovmasyan

participant

As someone who is a quarter Armenian, I had initially hesitated to join the program, feeling self-conscious about how little I knew of Armenia’s language, traditions, and history. But now, I realize that’s precisely why this program exists.

Sydney Pope

United States 2024 participant

I encourage all Diaspora Armenians to take full advantage of what the Birthright Armenia program offers. They take it upon themselves to accompany us on this journey of "self-discovery" as their slogan states.

Benjamín Tomas Hairabedian

Argentina 2024 participant

If you are reading this and are hesitant to come and contribute in Armenia, consider doing Birthright Armenia and discover your own flexibility and growth.

Assadour Basmajian

Lebanon 2024 participant

The Birthright Armenia program is very practical for discovering Armenia differently.

Perle Artinetti

France 2024 participant

And so will I, enriched by the experience of Birthright Armenia, take a part of Armenia back to Germany.

Hovhannes Amirdschanjan

Germany 2023 participant

If you were to ask me what the best part of my Birthright Armenia experience has been, it would be an easy answer: my host family.

Jeneva Toolajian

United States 2024 participant

Birthright Armenia was the starting point of my decision to repatriate.

Anait Vardanyan

Russia 2023 participant

The program provides a unique avenue for diasporan Armenians to reconnect with their roots, fostering meaningful relationships with local Armenians.

Sevag Makdissian

Kuwait 2023 participant

About Birthright Armenia. I will say briefly. I feel great pride and gratitude for what this team is doing.

Rafael Papazyan

Russia 2023 participant

I’m incredibly grateful for the amazing welcome that the Birthright Armenia staff and volunteers offered to me.

Gabriel Sabbaghian

Canada 2023 participant

I believe that every Armenian should be able to experience our people and country to the fullest, as I have, and I would highly encourage them to do it through Birthright Armenia.

Beaina Bedrossian

United States 2024 participant

It is in this quest to discover my identity that Birthright Armenia appears as the golden opportunity to do so.

Valentin Rusdikian

France 2024 participant

Stories

Blog

Iraq

Talar Isso

From Hay to Hayrenaser

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Russia

Kristine Svasyan

A Window into Armenia

2 min

Australia

Danielle Der Bedrossian

Personal Growth: being comfortable being uncomfortable

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Success

Our Numbers

100

Now in Armenia

333

Repat Alumni

3077

Alumni

61

Countries

1670

Volunteering Sites

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Locations

Currently, Birthright Armenia has three offices for you to explore. Located in the city center, our Yerevan office blends with the city’s history, while providing a comfortable space for volunteers, alumni and staff to come together. Having a deep cultural and historical significance, Gyumri is for those who are willing to get to know Armenia from a different lens. Last but not least, our Vanadzor office welcomes everyone who would like to experience Armenia’s nature and forests, while making a difference in the country’s third largest city. And we have a fourth office coming your way - stay tuned!

Yerevan

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Gyumri

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Vanadzor

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Our Participants

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