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    Armenians Come Together

    Volunteering and changing lives

    What happens with compassionate young professionals spend one week working together to serve communities throughout Armenia? A unique service program called AGBU ACT (Armenians Come Together).

    Ignited on the heels of the devastating 44-day war in Artsakh, AGBU France launched a series of service trips for those who wanted to roll up their sleeves and give back in person. AGBU ACT has since evolved and works to implement the important humanitarian work of AGBU in Armenia with the strength of our strongest assets, our volunteers. 

    With no registration or participation fees, all you need to do is sign up and and book your flight!

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    Types of Service Projects

    AGBU ACT participants work out of Yerevan and travel to different regions for a diverse range of service projects based on the current needs and humanitarian outreach of AGBU. The program takes place during one week in Armenia with missions. Examples of service activities includes:

    • Packaging and distributing food and hygiene packages
    • Distributing household items, supplies, clothes or toys
    • Registering families and individuals for humanitarian aid 
    • Engage in sports, cultural, and recreational activities with area children

    *The program is designed with agility and volunteers may be asked to assist with other tasks that may arise according to the needs of the time.

    Connect with us to start your journey. With just one week you can help brighten the days and months for many.

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    Upcoming Sessions

    Winter Session
    13
    March 2022
    Spring Session
    01
    May 2022
    Fall Session
    13
    October 2022

    The duration of each session is 1 week. All participants are expected to be in Armenia during this period.

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    Additional Details


    Language Requirements

    To become a volunteer, you must speak English or French or Armenian (basic level) and be at least 18 years old. 

    Travel

    Volunteers are responsible for paying for airfare and personal expenses during their stay.  

    We recommend participants buy refundable or exchangeable ticket including insurance, due to COVID-19 and world events. Participants are responsible for taking out insurance for the entire duration of the stay.

    Accommodations and Transportation

    AGBU will provide dormitory-style rooms in the AGBU Vahe Karapetian Center at a cost of 150€ for the week (including breakfasts). We strongly encourage participants to stay with the AGBU ACT group to encourage team building and cultural exchange. However, participants are able to stay in their accommodation of choice should they wish.

    AGBU will also provide transportation from/to Zvartnots Airport, the service project locations and the AGBU Vahe Karapetian Center throughout the week.

    A welcome dinner and a farewell cocktail will be organized by AGBU for the participants.

    Cohort Size and Related Fees

    ACT cohort are a group of 15 volunteers. The group is kept small for efficiency and general safety.  

    There are no registration or participation fees. Volunteers must cover their own expenses. AGBU does offer accommodations for a small fee (see above).

     

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