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
A participation fee of $2,750 per person 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 27, 2026, 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.
Participants are also asked to download, complete, and return the Fundraising Plan Form to The Paros Foundation, outlining their intended fundraising activities and goals.
Fundraising Requirement
In addition, each participant is required to fundraise a minimum of $3,000 in donations prior to the start of the SERVICE Armenia 2026 trip. Participants may choose one of the following initiatives to support through their fundraising efforts:
- Debi Arach Children’s Center Food Program (supporting the purchase & preparation of healthy ingredients for year-round meals)
- Humanitarian Aid For Debi Arach (including backpacks, school supplies, winter coats & boots, shoes and groceries for families in need)
- Paros Housing, After-School & Vocational Center Project (funding to help equip and furnish the interior spaces of building)
- Paros Chamber Choir (financial support for accessible office & rehearsal space, help underwrite expenses for national & international performances)
- The Paros Foundation’s Operational Support (includes financial support to help underwrite organizational & administrative expenses)
