Description:
Working with children with special needs, renovation of the Hrazdan Stadium in Yerevan, archaeological work on the Garni Pagan Temple, just some of the volunteer opportunities with Concordia in Armenia.
What is Concordia?
Concordia is a small not-for-profit charity whose aims are to bring people together from different countries to help break down cultural stereotypes and promote greater international understanding and peace.
Our International Volunteer Programme offers volunteers aged 18+ the opportunity to join international teams of volunteers working on short-term projects in over 60 countries world-wide. A selection of projects is available for teenagers aged 16 and 17. The project range is diverse and includes nature conservation, restoration, archaeology, construction, art and culture as well as projects that are more socially based including childrens play-schemes, teaching and working with adults and children with special needs.
Projects last for 2-4 weeks with the main season from June to September and smaller programme in winter/spring. Volunteers pay a registration fee of GBP 110 and fund their own travel. Board and accommodation is free of charge. Projects are located all over Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
Volunteers must be resident in the UK in order to apply. Generally no specific skills or experience necessary although real motivation and commitment to the project are a must.
Language:
English
Cost in US$: GBP 110
Cost Includes: Board and accommodation is free of charge.
Salary / Pay: inquire for more details
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
archaeology,
arts,
childcare/children,
community development,
conservation,
culture,
disability issues,
English teaching,
environment,
gardening,
grassroots organization,
health education,
orphans,
peace,
restoration,
social services, social work,
teaching,
volunteering
and youth
Age Range: 18+
This Program is open to
Couples and Individuals.
Participants Travel to Armenia
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 10-20
Application Process Involves:
Typically The Application Process Time Is 5-7 working days
Concordia's Mission Statement: Concordia is a small not-for-profit charity whose aims are to bring people together from different countries to help break down cultural stereotypes and promote greater international understanding and peace.