The “Law on Voluntary Work” establishes the necessary legal mechanisms for engaging in voluntary work, which will contribute to the development of the institution of volunteering, the creation of a culture of mutual assistance in society, as well as the development of a self-organized and civically active society.

The following are established for volunteers:

• a legal framework for volunteering (a voluntary work agreement, certificate and letter of recommendation),
• judicial protection of rights and exemption from state duties in this regard, the period of voluntary work is recognized as work experience for the volunteer,
• the right to reimbursement of additional expenses arising from voluntary work,
• guarantees for the protection of health and safety,
• the possibility of obtaining insurance coverage,
• opportunities to enter the labor market and acquire new knowledge and professional experience.

Organizations defined by the Law are provided with:

• the right to engage volunteers in addition to their employees,
• certain tax benefits with regard to reimbursement of expenses (limited to the minimum amounts of business trip expenses clearly established by the legislation of the Republic of Armenia),
• the ability to rapidly engage large numbers of people (volunteers) in emergency situations,
• the possibility of resolving disputes through judicial proceedings and exemption from state duties in this regard.