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2014 ¡Welcome, Bienvenidos !

2014 ¡Welcome, Bienvenidos !. Who We Are. Chapter Board Members Training Staff Alumni . Tonight's Agenda. AMIGOS Video Overview of AMIGOS AMIGOS Projects Health & Safety in Latin America Chapter Training Program Financial Information Personal Stories Q & A.

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2014 ¡Welcome, Bienvenidos !

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  1. 2014 ¡Welcome, Bienvenidos!

  2. Who We Are • Chapter Board Members • Training Staff • Alumni

  3. Tonight's Agenda • AMIGOS Video • Overview of AMIGOS • AMIGOS Projects • Health & Safety in Latin America • Chapter Training Program • Financial Information • Personal Stories • Q & A

  4. AMIGOS Mission Statement Amigos de lasAméricas inspires and builds young leaders through collaborative community development and immersion in cross- cultural experiences.

  5. Overview of AMIGOS • Started in 1965 • 26 Chapters • 700+ Volunteers per year • 13 Summer Programs in9 Countries • 4-9 Weeks • 3 Gap Year Programs

  6. AMIGOS Project Structure • Projects led and managed by a team trained staff memberswith international and youth management experience • In Summer Programs, partnerships of 2-3 Volunteers live and work in small and semi-urban communities • Volunteers collaborate with community members and partner agencies (e.g. Plan International, Ministries of Health) • Focus of each project is unique to country and project area

  7. What do Volunteers Do? • Live with a host family • Work on one or more community-led projects • Collaborate with local youth and community members • Facilitate educational day camps

  8. Project Themes • Advance Health Initiatives • Collaborate for Environmental Sustainability • Launch Social Enterprises • Advocate for Human Rights • Inspire Creative Expression • Promote Sports and Fitness

  9. 2014 Project Countries • Dominican Republic • Mexico • Panama • Costa Rica • Nicaragua • Colombia • Ecuador • Peru • Paraguay • Brazil (gap year only)

  10. AMIGOS Volunteers Gain… • Leadership and public speaking skills • First-hand community development experience • Improved Spanish, Quechua, and • Guarani language abilities • Cultural awareness • Opportunity to return on • Project Staff to lead Projects

  11. Health & Safety in Latin America • Volunteer safety is highest priority • Extensive health and safety training • Communities & host families screened • Individualized emergency communication plan for each Volunteer • 24/7 On-Call communication system • Standards of Personal Conduct and Community Behavior • Partnerships with reliable medical facilities • All Volunteers registered with U.S. Embassy

  12. Latin American Medical Facilities • High Level of Care available at Regional or National Health Facilities if needed. Caption: Centro Medico San Juan in San Juan, Dominican Republic

  13. Preparing for an AMIGOS Summer Pre-Summer Training on: • Health & Safety • Leadership Skills • Preparation for Life in Latin America

  14. Benefits of joining an AMIGOS Chapter

  15. Chapter Training Structure • Regular Meetings • Retreats • Workshops • Service Learning

  16. Minimum Requirements • Be 16 years old before Sept. 1, 2013 • Have taken 2 years of high school Spanish or equivalent • Complete the entire application process • Be committed to AMIGOS Program

  17. How much does it cost to Volunteer? Fundraising $X,000 Family Contribution + $X,000 Total Cost $X,000

  18. What is included in the fee? • Organizational Support • Health, Safety, Supervision, Logistics • All airfare & transportation • Routine Medical Expenses • Project Supplies • Training Costs

  19. Family Contribution • $X,000 • Pay $X per month or in-full • Financial Assistance is available based on verifiable income

  20. Fundraising in our Chapter • Product Sales • Letter Writing Campaign • 75+ Letters to friends/family/supporters • Lots of support and help from us! • [FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFO]

  21. Why Volunteers Fundraise • Provides experience communicating about AMIGOS • Reduces the family’s financial obligation • Preparation for facilitating fundraisers in Latin America

  22. Personal Stories about AMIGOS

  23. Next Steps • Fill Out On-line Application • Meeting Next Weds MM/DD X:30pm • Further details about Program and Commitments • $X Registration Fee (non-refundable) • Sign up for interview www.amigoslink.org

  24. If our Chapter is not right for you… Join through the International Office

  25. Questions & Answers

  26. Thank You!

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