Global Builders - Armenia
Opportunity is Knocking
Armenia is a land of rich history, beautiful mountainous scenery, and fascinating cultural heritage. It is also a land of great need and one of our top Global Builder destinations, having hosted groups for years. Everyone who goes loves to return!
We hope you will join us to see the country and lend your hands to families working hard to have a decent place to live. More than only volunteering, our trips to Armenia include touring and are a full cultural experience!
Sign up or request more information to let us know how we can be helpful to you. Or download the 2012 Armenia Global Builders flyer here.
Upcoming Trips
- Click on the leader's name to learn more about the leader and each trip. Click "join" to apply for their trip.
- Have a spot reserved on a "Full" trip? Complete your registration here.
- Or learn about joining as a virtual participant.
| Team Leaders | Dates of Trip | Cost | Status | |
| Cynthia Erickson | June 16-30, 2013 | Full | ||
| Leo Manuelian | June 26-July 8, 2013 | Full | ||
| Suzanne Daghlian | June 30-July 13, 2013 | $1,600 | ||
| Kelegian/Ouzounian St. Mesrob AAC | July 13-26, 2013 | Full | ||
| Boots and Ramsay Walker | August 2-15, 2013 | $1,700 | Join | |
| Dianne Fuller | Aug. 28-Sept. 7, 2013 | $1,490 | Join | |
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What will a trip to Armenia be like?
Typical work day
8:30 a.m. – breakfast
9 a.m. – pick up for travel to the construction site
10:15 a.m. – start to work (upon arrival at site)
1-2 p.m. – lunch
3:45-4 p.m. – coffee break
5-5:30 p.m. – leave the work site
7:30 p.m. – dinner in restaurant
Please note this schedule may change slightly depending on work site and team’s preference.
Type of work you'll do
No construction skills are necessary. We will be building primarily with concrete and ‘tufa,’ which is a volcanic stone indigenous to Armenia.
Global Builders construction includes mainly: mixing sand and cement, pouring water, preparing the mixture and carrying with buckets (as light as possible), carrying tufa blocks, plastering and painting the walls, sanding windows, doors and walls, and preparing an insulation layer for the roof.
FCHA will provide house leaders who will always be available to give help and guidance to the participants. An English speaking staff or a volunteer will be available at the site.
For more details read Fuller Center Armenia's Global Builders FAQs.
Lodging
Accommodations are double to triple occupancy rooms with private baths in a hotel. Breakfast will be served in the hotel. Lunches will be taken at the building site, and dinners at various local restaurants. The hotels are simple, but have the basic amenities.
Cost
The cost for a 14-day Global Builders trip to Armenia is between $1,500 and $2,000. Price varies depending on team plans.
More helpful links
Click for the FCHA Volunteer Handbook (PDF)
Find Sightseeing opportunities here!
More about Fuller Center Armenia
Many partner families in Armenia live in metal shipping containers called "domics." Others began building a house they were not able to finish after a sudden economic downturn hit in the 1990s and often live in the basements of such houses. Other problems often seen include absestos, leaky roofs, overcrowding, lack of sanitation and lack of heating systems.
These are all problems FCH Armenia helps to fix by building new homes, finishing half-built houses or completing repairs through the Greater Blessing program. The safe, simple, comfortable homes, are renovated or built with and for low-income families in Armenia.
Learn more on Fuller Center Armenia's page.
