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

Through this program, you will see the country through a unique pair of spectacles. You will engage with locals in their homes where you will be treated with unparalleled hospitality.

Gayane Maria Kechechyan

United States participant

Having people invite their neighbors over for coffee and having these family gatherings with their kids, really made me feel like a part of the family.

Vivian Ounjian

United States participant

I am making an impact by working with organizations that give back to their community. My impact is helping continue the successful mission of each organization.

Lucas Der Mugrdechian

United States participant

Armenia, you just made everything so easy. In a sense of self-discovery, the entire trip was very freeing.

Nayira Baghdassarian

Lebanon participant

I’m proud of my work here, which has only begun. I’m proud to be inducted into a community of movers, doers, and professionals that refuse to be victims of circumstance. I am proud to be Armenian, and I intend to keep it that way.

David Antabian

United States participant

A community that uplifts me and makes me focus on the possibility this is what Birthright Armenia gave me.

Nadia Regina Ramos

Brazil participant

Birthright Armenia has given me the courage to try new things without fear, to broaden my outlook on what is possible, and to dream big.

Sisian Boghossian

Canada participant

Birthright Armenia has its own international language. It is a combination of not only all languages, but also gestures, attention and care.

Tatev Pogosyan

Russia participant

I feel connected to my Armenia more than ever before. I’m very grateful for how this experience has helped me understand my goals and dreams for my future which also now includes being in Armenia. I feel blessed to have this opportunity!

Emine Davtian

Iran participant

Whether it's sharing a cup of tea with a Kond tatik, cycling with my adopted little sister from Artsakh, collaborating with young people or perpetually dancing with my dear Birthrighters, Armenia has continually opened its doors and its heart to me.

Alexandre Akchatel

United Kingdom participant

Without Birthright, I wouldn't ever have discovered two organizations that are promoting the inclusion of people with special needs where I currently work! I am so thankful for the opportunity to explore Armenia's nature, engage with the people, learn more about myself and contribute toward the greater development of my second homeland.