Best gap year volunteering program for those interested in making a real impact

AVC was an amazing gap year volunteering experience! The AVC program is extremely well-structured and the staff makes sure that all your living and volunteering arrangements are taken care of through very affordable host family stays and customized job placements in a variety of different organizations ranging from government institutes and non-profits to startups and established businesses. Socializing is also aided by weekly excursions and forums on diverse topics organized by AVC. AVC was a great way for me to see a criminally underrated country-Armenia-with it's rich culture, gorgeous nature, friendly people, and fascinating history while making sure I'm leaving behind a positive impact, propelling my own professional career, and making tons of friends, not only from Armenia but across the world, in the process. For anyone who wants to genuinely make an impact instead of wasting their time "volunteering" in one of the unethical, expensive, cash-grab, "voluntourism" things, AVC is an excellent option.