THE PAROS FOUNDATION WILL MAKE SURE THAT YOUR SUMMER EXPERIENCE IN ARMENIA WILL BE TRULY REMARKABLE.
The Paros Foundation is committed to the principle of service and volunteerism. SERVICE Armenia helps develop the relationship between program participants and Armenia. These three week-long service trips are planned to include service projects, educational excursions and outings, and time for leisure and fun activities. The Paros Foundation staff responsible for this program have a tremendous amount of experience working in Armenia and successfully implementing and overseeing service projects and tours.
• Visit and tour Armenia, while gaining valuable life experiences
• Tour historical, religious and cultural sites throughout Armenia
• Meet other 17- 23-year-olds from throughout the United States
• Travel and adventure together
• Serve Armenia with both Diasporan and local volunteers
• You do not need to be Armenian to participate. Everyone is welcome!
• Professional and experienced, English speaking staff and guides
• Create a lifetime of great memories and friends!
Serve
The Foundation welcomes families visiting and other volunteers to participate in the service work performed during the trip. Participants implement several projects, including helping renovate village school classrooms and distributing humanitarian and educational supplies in rural communities.
Tour
Throughout the trip participants will visit historic and religious sites such as Lake Sevan, the Mother See of the Armenian Church at Etchmiadzin, Garni, Geghard, Khor Virab, Noravank, and more! Additionally, an overnight trip will be organized to Armenia's second largest city, Gyumri.
Play
The group will live, work, tour, and play together, creating a lasting bonding experience. Participants will be able to enjoy several meals at many excellent Yerevan restaurants during planned group dinners, and/or prepare meals for themselves during the trip. Accommodations in Yerevan will be secured in a rented home or apartments in a well-located, clean and secure area.
Fees & Travel
$2,600 per person plus a $400 charitable contribution towards defraying service project costs ($3,000 total). Payment is due in full at the time of your application. Included is an airport pick up and drop off, accommodations, group travel to and from service projects and tours, and some meals.
Air travel to and from Armenia is not included. Please contact Sima Tours at 610-359-7521 or via email at simatours@gmail.com or Peter Abajian (310) 400-9061 or via email at peter@parosfoundation.org to inquire about flight arrangements.
The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024, however, all interested parties are asked to contact Peter Abajian (310) 400-9061 or via email at peter@parosfoundation.org to make an initial reservation.
Your $400 minimum contribution will be used to fund needed materials and project expenses we will implement over the summer.
