INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY TO BE CELEBRATED IN ARMENIA

armradio.am
04.12.2009 14:44

On Saturday, 5 December 2009 a Volunteer Fair will be launched
in Yerevan, at the Eurasia International University premises. The
event is designed to observe the International Volunteer Day and
is organized jointly by the Professionals for Civil Society public
organization and the Eurasia International University. This fair is
one of the countrywide celebration events initiated by the National
Volunteers Involving Organizations’ Network of Armenia.

The purpose of the event is to introduce the concept of volunteerism
and its practical deployment in Armenia. The Volunteer Fair will get
together students from different Armenian universities as well as
representatives of local NGOs and international organizations. Through
interactive communication including the exchange of information and
hands-on involvement, the participants will learn about volunteerism
opportunities, volunteer involving organizations and also will plan and
design personal commitments based on different volunteer activities.

The Volunteer Fair will be followed by a range of other events in
Tsitsernakaberd Park and Pyunik Association for the Disabled organized
by various volunteer involving organizations operating in Armenia.
From: Baghdasarian