International Volunteers
// destinations - Armenia
FACT FILE
- Population: 3 million
- Capital: Yerevan
- Major languages: Armenian, Russian
- Major religions: Christianity
- Monetary unit: Dram
PARTNER ORGANISATIONS
The Voluntary Services of Armenia was founded in 1965 is a non profit, non governmental organisation. It aims to promote the development of voluntary service in Armenia and to promote intercultural learning and understanding by offering young people from different backgrounds the opportunity to work together for a common cause.
TYPES OF PROGRAMMES
- Standard
- Ecological, renovation and archaeological works, as well as taking care of disabled children.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Visa: required. You should enclose a photocopy of your passport and your employer/college details along with your application form. HUJ will send a visa support letter to the Embassy and you should get the visa for free. Please allow at least a month for the visa procedure. The visa generally lasts for 21 days but can be extended locally. Please check www.fco.gov.uk for up to date advice.
- Arrival info: If HUJ are informed in advance about your arrival, they can arrange pick-up from the airport.
- Other: It is not recommended to travel near the border with Azerbaijan due to unresolved border disputes. For more info, please see www.fco.gov.uk
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