Pathway to Armenia

“Tell me and I will forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand”. And for those who were involved during their Birthright Armenia experience, they understood that there is more than reverting to life as it used to be. The process of “mental repatriation” has already started, and continuing their daily involvement in Armenia is not just a dream, but a serious option. 

Pathway to Armenia is designed to encourage that longer-term return and further engagement, to support deepening the roots that were planted during volunteerism. It is designed to support a more productive and fulfilling follow-on experience for alums ready to take the leap. 

Birthright Armenia currently has close to 50 repat alums, living, working and studying in Armenia for the long-term. Several have planted deep roots in Armenia with a family of their own. Many work for private business enterprises and non-profit organizations. The majority are fortunate to work in their field of interest. Others have taken on temporary employment, as they continue to job search for just the right fit. 

NARRATIVE: Armenia’s ongoing development and progress is best served when the global Armenian potential is engaged in the process. Our alumni’s personal and professional growth is enhanced by their longer-term stay in Hayastan, deepening their connection and understanding of the country and making them better ambassadors about the reality, not the buzz, of Armenia. Pathway to Armenia lies right at the intersection of these two concepts. It helps remedy the lack of visibility of employment opportunities from a distance, and helps offset the discrepancy of income vs. expenses once an opportunity is found. 

ELIGIBILITY AND PRIORITIZATION: All alumni in good standing, between the ages of 21 and 35 are eligible with the following order of priority-
1) Alumni in Armenia who have completed their volunteer service and are actively looking for full-time employment in Armenia 
2) Alumni who are not currently in Armenia but want to return and seek full- time employment 
3) Alumni who are not currently in Armenia but have secured employment in Armenia. 

If there is a waiting list for an apartment space, alumni using the apartment would be limited to a 30 day stay starting with their first day of employment. Otherwise, alumni may stay up to 3 months. 

To download the application form, click the link below:
Pathway to Armenia Application (.doc file)