Each chapter is run by a board of directors and while every chapter is a separate, incorporated organization, we all share the same mission and vision! The chapter board of directors governs the local chapter activities.

Chapter boards can have many important roles including President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and more. Many of our chapters often have room for new board members to join at any level of commitment. Check here for chapters with open roles posted or reach out directly to our Chapter Operations team if you’d like to get involved.

Chapter boards connect with the families of each cohort of Amigos to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for them to prepare for their summer program.  

Familial

Each chapter is welcoming to new board members, community members, and families interested in participating in AMIGOS. They work to build a personalized experience for each family by providing mentorship and support throughout the experience.

Experienced

Many of our chapters have been operating in their community for 20+ years and some of them for over 50 years! Each chapter board is supported by our full-time staff, trained to be successful in their role and to support local families. Many of our chapter leaders are alumni themselves and can share the impact of their experience.

Meet like-minded people

Looking for a chance to build a network of passionate people in your community? AMIGOS chapters are a great place to do that! Each chapter board is unique in its makeup and meeting schedule but is always working to provide local students with international service immersion opportunities.

Build your resume and network

Joining a chapter board as a board member can provide you the chance to build your resume, network, and give back to your community.

Joining a chapter as an AMIGOS volunteer will give you and your family the local support and guidance before, during, and after your AMIGOS program.  

Find out if you live in a chapter area by checking out the list at the top of this page! Email us with any questions at [email protected].

Other Opportunities

• Are you a recent alumnus looking for continued opportunities? Check out the National Young Alumni Council
• See all job opportunities here.

Our chapters began in 1965 with the inception of AMIGOS in Houston, TX. Since then we have grown and seen 54 years of cohorts of passionate alumni working to encourage people in their community to join the AMIGOS family. We currently have 25 chapters across the nation that together send over 300 Amigos to the field each summer! 

• Each year, local chapters together give more than $150,000 in financial assistance to their local volunteers to help reduce financial barriers to participating in AMIGOS.
• In the last 5 years, our chapters collectively have given over $1 million in financial assistance to support more young leaders volunteering with AMIGOS.
• Every year, over 100 AMIGOS local chapter volunteers receive financial assistance to lower their program fee and make AMIGOS more accessible.