Diaconia Charitable Foundation

Activity description

In 1988 the Armenian Relief Society in Germany launched a series of support programs in Armenia, and on this basis began the history of Diaconia Charitable Foundation.The foundation staff consists of 60 people. The objective of Diaconia is to help needy families and execute activities that will help a person in need to meet his own demands over the course of time, come out of a role of a pleading person, to have a real hope of living a better life.Volunteer will work with children from socially vulnerable families living in the vicinity of the foundation, in Huysi Avan district. S/he will also be included in the foundation's activities, such as organize cultural development programs for children,distribution of food,school supplies,organizing free recreational activities and cultural workshops for children. The project is organised by the support the HUJ-Voluntary Service of Armenia. The project will host at least 2 volunteers from HUJ. Duration of the project is 8-12 months.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The volunteers will be provided with convenient accommodation: a hostel in Yerevan near the city center, featuring same-gendered rooms with two occupants each, shared bathrooms, and a spacious kitchen. This cozy hostel, equipped with all necessities, offers a garden and ensures safety. Approximately 17 long-term HUJ volunteers from different European countries reside in the hostel. 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 interested or have some experience in working with children; he/she should be enthusiastic, responsible, respectful, thoughtful and reliable. The main criterion for the choice of the volunteer-to-be are the activities they have planned for the project.

Activity dates

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/05/2024 to 31/05/2025

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Activity location

Huysi Avan Residential Area, Ashtarak highway, Davtashen administrative district, 0097 Yerevan Armenia

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Finland, Spain, France, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia

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Activity topics

Social challenges

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 31/05/2024

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