WWF- World Wide Fund for Nature Armenian Branch
VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF ARMENIA - REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS OF STUDENT BRIGADES NGO
WWF- World Wide Fund for Nature Armenian Branch
Yerevan, Armenia
Description
WWF has started to operate in Armenia since 2002. The main priority areas of the organization is the development and strengthening of protected areas of Armenia, the conservation of threatened species, the conservation and restoration of ecosystem,to promote sustainable use of natural resources and support in promotion of environmental awareness and education. Main tasks of the volunteer will be: assisting in Eco-Trail mapping, Eco-Routes management, biodiversity monitoring together with caretakers, data coordination and analysis from the camera traps.In the beginning the volunteer will spend initial 1-2 months at WWF office, where he/she will get acquainted with WWF's projects, will participate in trainings on the field work and get instructions on how to use related equipment and software. The project is organised by the support the HUJ-Voluntary Service of Armenia. The project will host one host one volunteer. Duration of the project is 8-12 months.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteers will be provided with convenient accommodation: the dormitory of a university in Yerevan, near the city center, featuring same-gendered rooms with two occupants each, shared bathroom, and a spacious kitchen. This cozy dormitory is equipped with all necessities and ensures safety. Approximately 19 long-term HUJ volunteers from different European countries reside in the dormitory. On the first of each month, volunteers receive a monthly allowance, sent by HUJ to their bank cards, covering their pocket money, food, transportation, and internet expenses.
Training during the activity
Upon the volunteer's arrival at the airport, they will receive a warm welcome by HUJ. Following this, an introductory meeting will be held at the HUJ office, where the organizational staff will formally greet the volunteers and assist in essential procedures for their stay in Yerevan (obtaining an Armenian phone number, a physical bank card, and arranging a meeting with their assigned mentor). During their mobility in Yerevan, volunteers will engage in two training sessions - an on-arrival and a mid-term training - organized by SALTO in Georgia.
Participant profile
There are no gender restrictions regarding the selection/recruitment of volunteers. As per the ESC guide, the age of the volunteer should range from 18-30. The volunteer should be enthusiastic, responsible, respectful, thoughtful and reliable.
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/09/2026 to 01/09/2027
Activity location
11/1 Proshyan Street, Yerevan, Armenia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
No application deadline