Today, U.S. Charge d’Affaires David Allen, attended the Swearing-in Ceremony, and administered the Oath for the new A30 group of American Peace Corps Volunteers. This year Armenia will be hosting 18 Volunteers in various communities across the country.  

The Volunteers have successfully completed the intensive 11-week Armenian language and culture training and will depart to various regions and communities in Armenia, where they will be serving for the next two years. The Volunteers will be living with Armenian host families and will be serving their communities by working with English teachers and youth workers. The Volunteers will enrich their communities by supporting students in enhancing their English language skills and aiding young people as they transition from adolescence to become empowered, productive, and civically engaged adults.

“It’s a big day for Peace Corps Armenia and all our partners. Today marks not just another milestone, but a jubilee – a moment of celebration, reflection and deep pride. Today we welcome 18 outstanding new Volunteers to the long legacy of Peace Corps. 

In just two days, our Volunteers will travel to their towns, cities and villages across Armenia, where they will work with their local partners to inspire students, teachers, and the Armenian youth,” said Peace Corps Armenia Country Director, Will O’Roark.  

An audience of 250 people attended the event including representatives of the Armenian government, U.S. Embassy staff, current and former Peace Corps Volunteers, families who have hosted Peace Corps Volunteers in their homes, and international and local program partners, etc. 

About Peace Corps: Peace Corps is an international service network of volunteers, community members, host country partners and staff who are driven by the agency’s mission of world peace and friendship. At the invitation of governments around the world, Peace Corps volunteers work alongside community members on locally prioritized projects in the areas of education, health, environment, agriculture, community economic development and youth development. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans have served in 142 countries worldwide.  

About Peace Corps Armenia:  In 1992, the Government of Armenia invited Peace Corps to establish a program in Armenia. Since 1992 Peace Corps has promoted peace and friendship in Armenia, while also contributing to the development of the education and youth sectors. Peace Corps Volunteers have also taught Armenians about American culture and brought what they’ve learned of Armenian culture back home to their communities in the United States.

Since 1992, more than 1,150 Volunteers have served in the Armenia Peace Corps Program.