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ESC: Create, Connect & Contribute through Armenia’s Alternative Youth Centers

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About the project

ESC: Create, Connect & Contribute through Armenia’s Alternative Youth Centers

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Act for Transformation, established in 2007, is a dynamic non-profit dedicated to civil conflict transformation, peace education & global learning. Our mission is to foster positive change, particularly among youth, refugees, teachers, students, and marginalized groups Key Activities: -We collaborate with partner schools, youth clubs and advancing global learning, inclusion, and democracy education. -Actively participating in different volunteer programs, we annually send and host volunteers, supporting projects in Georgia, Armenia, Uganda, Sudan, and Georgia. -Conducting courses like "fairtogether" and "Demokratie Berater," we train multipliers, with a special focus on marginalized youth. Since 2020, 100 youth have been trained in the fairtogether methodology. -Engaging in projects since 2016, we focus on capacity building among marginalized youth in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia, including training courses and organizing intercultural exchanges. -Coordinating the "Ukrainian support network" in Aalen, we provide inclusion activities and psycho-social support to Ukrainian refugees. -In 2022, we have hosted a Civil Peace Service Worker from Sudan, contributing to peacebuilding efforts and fostering collaboration between communities. Target groups: - Empowering youth and pedagogues through capacity-building, exchange and volunteering. - Support for refugees through training and inclusion initiatives. - Collaborating with CSOs in conflict regions for conflict transformation act for transformation, gegründet im Jahr 2007, ist eine gemeinnützige Genossenschaft, die sich der zivilen Konflikttransformation, Friedensbildung und Globalem Lernen widmet. Unsere Mission ist es, positive Veränderungen zu fördern, insbesondere unter Jugendlichen, Geflüchteten, Pädagog:innen, Schüler:innen und von Marginalisierung betroffenen Gruppen. Hauptaktivitäten: * Wir arbeiten mit Partnerschulen, Jugendclubs und fördern Globales Lernen, Inklusion und Demokratiebildung. * Durch die aktive Teilnahme an verschiedenen Freiwilligenprogrammen senden und empfangen wir jährlich Freiwillige, die Projekte in Georgien, Armenien, Uganda, Sudan und Georgien unterstützen. * Durchführung von Kursen wie "fairtogether" und "Demokratieberatung", schulen wir Multiplikator:innen, mit einem besonderen Fokus auf von Marginalisierung betroffenen Jugendliche. Seit 2020 wurden 100 Jugendliche in der interaktiven sozialpädagogischen Methodik „fairtogether“ geschult. * Seit 2016 engagieren wir uns in Projekten, die sich auf den Kapazitätsaufbau bei von Mariginalisierung betroffenen Jugendlichen in Georgien, Aserbaidschan und Armenien konzentrieren, einschließlich Schulungen und Organisation interkultureller Jugendbegegnungen. * Als Koordinationsstelle des "Ukrainian support network" in Aalen bieten wir Inklusionsaktivitäten und psychosoziale Unterstützung für ukrainische Geflüchtete an. * Im Jahr 2022 haben wir eine Friedensfachkraft im ZFD Programm aus dem Sudan aufgenommen, die zu Friedensbaumaßnahmen beigetragen und die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Gemeinschaften in Deutschland und Sudan gefördert hat. Zielgruppen: * Stärkung von Jugendlichen und Pädagog:innen durch Kapazitätsaufbau, Austausch und Freiwilligenarbeit. * Unterstützung von Geflüchteten durch Schulungen und Inklusionsinitiativen. * Zusammenarbeit mit zivilgesellschaftlichen Organisationen in Konfliktregionen für Konflikttransformation.

💼 What the programme involves

Are you living in Germany and looking for a meaningful international volunteering experience? Join Armenian Progressive Youth through the European Solidarity Corps and support youth work, creativity, and community action across Armenia. Volunteers may take part in activities at the Yerevan, Charentsavan, Tsakhkadzor, and Vayk Alternative Youth Centers, supporting workshops, cultural events, youth participation activities, media and communication, creative spaces, and grassroots community initiatives. AYP’s Alternative Youth Centers are safe and inclusive spaces where young people engage in non-formal education, community life, and youth-led initiatives. Volunteers are encouraged to bring in their own ideas, learn through practice, develop new skills, and become part of an active intercultural and community-based learning environment.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers are accommodated in shared housing in Yerevan or in regional youth center spaces, depending on activities and placement. Accommodation may include shared rooms and common living areas with other volunteers and young people. You will receive: Monthly pocket money and food allowance according to the program guidelines Travel reimbursement based on ESC distance bands Support for local transport related to project activities The living environment also offers opportunities to connect, exchange experiences, and build friendships with other young people.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers receive: Pre-departure preparation before leaving Germany On-arrival and mid-term seminars in Armenia Regular mentoring, reflection meetings, and check-ins throughout the project Ongoing support from the AYP team to support learning, integration, and personal development Volunteers also become part of an international and intercultural learning environment, with opportunities to connect with local communities, youth workers, and other volunteers.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for young people aged 18–30 living in Germany who are motivated, open-minded, and interested in meaningful community engagement. You do not need to be an expert or have years of experience. What matters most is your willingness to learn, participate actively, and contribute to community life. This opportunity is especially suitable for people interested in: - Youth participation and non-formal education - Creativity and intercultural dialogue - Community engagement and grassroots initiatives - Media, communication, photography, or creative storytelling - Human rights, inclusion, and social change Basic English is important for communication and daily activities. Knowledge of Armenian or other languages is welcome, but not required. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and those with fewer opportunities. The project offers space not only to support existing activities, but also to grow personally, develop new skills, and contribute your own ideas in collaboration with local youth and communities.
Deadline: 30/06/2026 23:59

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
  • Training before and after the project
  • Health insurance during your project
  • round-trip travel reimbursement
  • accommodation and food
  • pocket money
  • language course
  • Return Week-end
  • Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

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ESC: Create, Connect & Contribute through Armenia’s Alternative Youth Centers
ESC: Create, Connect & Contribute through Armenia’s Alternative Youth Centers
ESC: Create, Connect & Contribute through Armenia’s Alternative Youth Centers
ESC: Create, Connect & Contribute through Armenia’s Alternative Youth Centers
ESC: Create, Connect & Contribute through Armenia’s Alternative Youth Centers
ESC: Create, Connect & Contribute through Armenia’s Alternative Youth Centers
ESC: Create, Connect & Contribute through Armenia’s Alternative Youth Centers
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📅 Available sessions

AM51652

01/09/2026 → 27/08/2027

Closed
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Deadline: 30/06/2026

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Yerevan, Armenia

Armenia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Armenian Dram (AMD / ֏ )

Exchange rate

1 AMD = 0.002483 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Armenia Standard Time

Local time: 21:26 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

Armenian English