Armenian Volunteer Corps
Birthright Armenia

Birthright Armenia envisions a powerful, broad-based network of organizations and individuals committed to making service to and experiences in Armenia an essential rite of passage afforded to all young Armenians across the world.

Birthright Armenia's vision is to strengthen ties between the homeland and Diasporan youth by affording them an opportunity to be a part of Armenia’s daily life and to contribute to Armenia’s development through work, study and volunteer experiences, while developing life-long personal ties and a renewed sense of Armenian identity.

Information and News about Armenia

Armenia Information http://www.armeniainfo.am/

Online Armenian Encyclopedia  www.armeniapedia.org

Armenia Now weekly magazine  www.armenianow.com

Armenia Liberty News Portal  www.armenialiberty.org

Armenian Investigative Journalists www.hetq.am

 

Maps of Yerevan/Armenia
Rural Poverty Eradication Program
Armenia-Diaspora

News about current events and relations with Armenians around the world, also includes a large database of web resources…

E-Visas through the Foreign Ministry of Armenia
Armenian Embassy to the United States
Armenian Embassy to Canada
Career Center

Employment and Job Postings for those who want to find work in Armenia beyond their volunteering...

Envoy Hostel

Envoy Hostel, in the center of town, is an easy and affordable way to secure a few nights of housing prior to arrival in Yerevan

Hyur Service
This is a new and very organized full-service hospitality company, most useful for short-term stays. You’ll find the website has all the pertinent information for renting an apartment in Yerevan, complete with photos and price listings. The apartments are all vacant, and the company is the intermediary between the owners and renters (ie- you need only to deal with the company). You fill out most of the paperwork online and through email correspondence before your arrival. Upon your arrival, you sign the contract with them and pick up your keys.
Yerevan Rentals

Includes photos of apartments, and price listings for both short (daily rates) and long term (montly rates) stays.

Health Insurance (Armenia)

Cascade offers short-term medical insurance at reasonable rates and good local coverage

Health Insurance (International)

 

Teaching Links

Useful links (lesson plan ideas, etc.) for volunteers teaching English as a second language:

www.eslflow.com

www.csun.edu/~hcedu013/eslplans.html

www.eslcafe.com

Land & Culture Organization

"On the ground" restoration-work volunteer opportunity available to people under 21 as well as adults

Narek Magazine
Online magazine dedicated to information about Armenian culture, religion, music, sports, education, entertainment...
Armenia School Foundation

The ASF is a non-profit organization was founded with the single goal of assisting every school in Armenia by supplying new furniture which are in dire need of basic renovation and refurnishing, so as to provide for safe and supportive learning environment.

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