6 months ESC volunteering in Gyumri, Armenia from January 2026 (Italians only)
Amaita Intercultura APS
GYUMRI YOUTH INITIATIVE CENTRE NGO
GYUMRI, Armenia
Description
As a volunteer you work 30-35 hours a week at YIC office located in the center of Gyumri and in “Youth House” open youth centres in Gyumri, Artik, Armavir, Ejmiatsin and Gavar communities of Armenia. The activities meet the objectives of facilitating the artistic expression and creativity among the young people and providing a chance for the intercultural learning and interaction, as well as promoting volunteering and reaching a new level of voluntary work recognition among young people, which can serve to enhance their job-related skills and perspectives for employability.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
- Accommodation: the volunteer will be guaranteed free accommodation in Gyumri for the whole duration of the volunteering experience. The accommodation will be shared with another volunteer and it’s fully equipped. - Reimbursement of travel expenses based on the official Erasmus+ Distance Calculator (you can calculate the max amount reimbursed using the following link: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/resources-and-tools/distance-calculator) - Pocket money: you will be entitled to 6 euros per day as pocket money - You will receive monthly food allowance
Training during the activity
Armenian language and on arrival training with SALTO
Participant profile
- Must be between 18 and 30 years old - Open-minded, flexible, friendly and communicative - Interested in living in and learning a new culture - Have skills of creativity and active - Possess at least basic English knowledge - Willing to propose own activities and implement initiatives within your interests matching the working directions of the organization - Committed to taking part in the whole duration of the ESC activity.
Activity dates
A total of 26 week(s) during the period 18/01/2026 to 19/07/2026
Activity location
HOUSE 5/1, HOVSEPYAN STR , GYUMRI, Armenia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Italy
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 13/12/2025 14:53
Project code
2025-1-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000346886