Armenia
Non-governmental organizations, high schools, youth centers
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
OR
• 5 years' professional work experience
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience teaching and/or coaching youth in life skills, leadership, or employment readiness.
Recent experience working or volunteering with youth in camps, clubs, sports, or other non-formal education.
Experience with community-based program development, including knowledge in needs assessment, strategic planning, project planning, and/or community outreach.
Volunteer sites are located in all the regions of Armenia. Volunteers will live with a host family during training and at least the first three months at site. Housing ranges from rural, multigenerational homes to urban, walk-up apartments. Winters are long and cold; travel by shared taxis and minibuses can be lengthy due to mountain roads.
None
Youth in Development
No
Armenia
24
Yes
PCV
No
Plan and facilitate youth camps to support the development of life skills and employability skills.
Support youth recreational activities that promote life skills.
Facilitate youth participation in activities, events, and service-learning projects.
Train youth service providers on the implementation of positive youth development program activities.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting sports events or facilitating a career fair.
As a Youth Development Facilitator, you will be trained to support youth in life-skills and employability development, civic leadership, and engagement. Peace Corps/Armenia will teach you Armenian to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You will also receive language resources and may learn regional dialects.
After 11 weeks of training, you will move to a rural or urban community where you will collaborate with youth organizations and/or high schools. You will work with the community to assess local needs and develop solutions to support youth in developing strong leadership and life skills.
Develop expertise in youth empowerment and job-readiness programming while fostering leadership and community engagement skills.
Drive positive change by creating innovative programs that prepare displaced and underserved youth to thrive socially and economically.
Learn Armenian and immerse yourself in a rich cultural heritage while building strong community connections.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
