Birthright Armenia

Homestay Program

Who are Birthright Armenia Participants?

Ages: 20-32 (average age: 23)

Countries: 75% from US and Canada, 25% from Europe, Latin America and Middle East.

Language Knowledge and Armenian Heritage

LanguageArmenian speakers: 65%

Non-Armenian speakers: 35%

Heritage

(number of participants in 2010)

100% 75% 50% 25%60 5 15 5

Repeat after us: Immersion Immersion Immersion

Why Host a Volunteer?

• Meeting young diasporans from all over the world

• Experiencing different cultures, expanding horizions

• The opportunity to share your country’s traditions and

cultures

• Improve your foreign language skills

• Experiencing the pleasure of offering hospitality

• Monthly payment (72,500 AMD)

Cintia from San Paolo, Brazil

Your Role as a Host Family: What is Expected of You?

Integration

Communication

Breakfast

Separate bedroom

Access to daily shower

Homestay rules and policies

Arek from Lebanon, Beirut

How Long Does a Volunteer Stay?

• Program duration varies from 2 months to 1 year

• On the average the volunteer spends 3-4 months in

the homestay

• You decide if you want to host volunteers short-

term or long-term

What is Expected of Volunteers?

Being respectful of host family’s lifestyle

Returning home before 12:00 midnight

Following homestay rules and policies

Paying for dinner and laundry

Conscientious use of household utilities (water,

gas, phone, etc)

Talin from Leeds, UK

Program Requirements

Apartment/ house in central Yerevan, or

Gyumri (Ani district)

Availability of a private room for the

volunteer

Young family member (18-35 year old)

Warm and welcoming family

Call us: (010) 54-00-37