Youth Development Facilitator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Armenia • Europe - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
About The Project
Calling all passionate youth advocates and community builders! Youth organizations across Armenia are seeking your support to equip young people with essential life skills to succeed.
Armenia is a country rich in history and resilience, yet its youth face significant challenges. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Armenia has undergone major political, social, and economic transitions. While these changes have created opportunities, many young people, especially outside the capital, lack access to career guidance, life skills, civic education, and engagement. Recent displacement of over 100,000 individuals from Artsakh has further increased the need for programs that foster social cohesion.
As a Youth Development Facilitator, you’ll work directly with the local youth and youth workers to lead clubs, camps, and life-skills sessions that inspire confidence and leadership. Your support will help young people to develop job-readiness skills and civic awareness, while strengthening youth programming provided by local organizations. Your efforts will enable the youth to become active, productive members of society and drive positive change in their communities. By building these skills, you’ll contribute to Armenia’s long-term stability and growth.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
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.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Key dates
APPLY BY : August 15, 2026
KNOW BY : October 1, 2026
DEPART ON : March 8, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Calling all passionate youth advocates and community builders! Youth organizations across Armenia are seeking your support to equip young people with essential life skills to succeed.
Armenia is a country rich in history and resilience, yet its youth face significant challenges. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Armenia has undergone major political, social, and economic transitions. While these changes have created opportunities, many young people, especially outside the capital, lack access to career guidance, life skills, civic education, and engagement. Recent displacement of over 100,000 individuals from Artsakh has further increased the need for programs that foster social cohesion.
As a Youth Development Facilitator, you’ll work directly with the local youth and youth workers to lead clubs, camps, and life-skills sessions that inspire confidence and leadership. Your support will help young people to develop job-readiness skills and civic awareness, while strengthening youth programming provided by local organizations. Your efforts will enable the youth to become active, productive members of society and drive positive change in their communities. By building these skills, you’ll contribute to Armenia’s long-term stability and growth.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
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.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
- 5 years' professional work experience
Key dates
APPLY BY : August 15, 2026
KNOW BY : October 1, 2026
DEPART ON : March 8, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training