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AMIGOS de las Américas: Cultivating Leaders through Cross-Cultural Experiences

AMIGOS de las Américas inspires young leaders through collaborative community development and immersion in cross-cultural experiences. Founded in 1965, AMIGOS operates in 26 chapters with 700+ volunteers annually in 9 countries. Volunteers live with host families, work on community-led projects, and collaborate with local youth and agencies. Project themes include health initiatives, environmental sustainability, social enterprises, and human rights advocacy. Volunteers gain leadership skills, cultural awareness, and language abilities. Safety measures include health training, emergency plans, and partnerships with medical facilities. Minimum requirements include being 16 years old, having 2 years of high school Spanish, and commitment to the program. Fees cover airfare, medical expenses, and project supplies. To join, fill out an online application and attend an interview. Visit www.amigoslink.org for more information.

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AMIGOS de las Américas: Cultivating Leaders through Cross-Cultural Experiences

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  1. 2014 ¡Welcome, Bienvenidos!

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

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

  4. 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

  5. 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

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

  7. My AMIGOS Experience

  8. 2014 Project Countries • Dominican Republic • Mexico • Panama • Costa Rica • Nicaragua • Colombia • Ecuador • Peru • Paraguay • Brazil (gap year only)

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Minimum Requirements • Be 16 years old before Sept. 1, 2014 • Have taken 2 years of high school Spanish or equivalent • Complete the entire application process • Be committed to AMIGOS Program

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

  13. Join through the International Office

  14. Next Steps • Fill Out On-line Application • $500 Registration Fee (refundable minus $150 application fee) • Sign up for interview with International Office staff www.amigoslink.org

  15. Questions & Answers

  16. Thank You!

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