The Armenian Volunteer Corps invites motivated Diasporan Armenians over the age of 21, who posses the ability to devote their time and talents, and volunteer themselves to Armenia, for a long or short service term. Unlike other programs, the AVC is not a trip to Armenia, but rather a living and working experience, directly with the people of Armenia. While the commitment required of an AVC volunteer is much greater, the professional and personal benefits of the work term, is surely an immeasurable gain to anyone.

While AVC provides a range of free services to volunteers, such as job placement, assistance with home stays, advice on life in Armenia, cross-cultural/leadership/development training sessions, and arranging service trips around the country, AVC volunteers are responsible for financing their own travel and lodging in Armenia.

If you are between the ages of 21 and 35, you might also find it useful to visit Birthright Armenia’s web site.  After the AVC confirms that your application was successful, you may apply to Birthright Armenia to receive a Travel Fellowship to cover the costs of your roundtrip airfare to Armenia and much more if your service in Armenia meets their requirements.

Those coming in the Fall, Spring or Winter months are eligible for having home-stay expenses fully paid for as well as airfare. Additionally, Birthright offers Armenian language classes twice a week, visa extensions, lectures and forums on pressing issues in Armenia today, and weekend trips around the country all without charge.