Armenian Volunteer Corps (AVC)

Armenian Volunteer Corps (AVC)

Armenian Volunteer Corps (AVC)

Founders	Father Hovnan (Jason) Demerjian, Tamar Hajian, Dr. Tom Samuelian
Type	charity; volunteer
Founded	2000
Location	Yerevan, Armenia
Key people	Sharistan Melkonian, executive director
Area served	Armenia
Website	Official website

Armenian Volunteer Corps (AVC) is an Armenia-based volunteer placement organization. AVC offers opportunities to individuals to come to Armenia to perform short or long-term service to participate in the country's economic and social development.

Organizational Background

AVC matches volunteers with professional internship and volunteer service opportunities in various areas such hospitals, public policy institutions, schools, cultural organizations, technology centers, newspapers, summer camps, community development organizations, government ministries, and orphanages.

AVC provides opportunities such as cross cultural training, volunteer placement support, and community service projects.

History

The Armenian Volunteer Corps was founded in 2000 by Father Hovnan Demerjian (formerly Jason Demerjian) (a former U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Armenia ), Tamar Hajian, and Dr. Tom Samuelian.

Eligibility

AVC accepts applications from individuals 21 years of age. There are no language requirements.

Other Country-Specific Volunteer Programs

References

External links

• Armenian Volunteer Corps
• Allegiances and the Call of the Local - New York Times
• Civilitas Foundation connects Armenian Volunteer Corps
• Connecting with Armenia Through Volunteerism: The True Stories of AVC Volunteers

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