Tucson Chapter
Serving Tucson families and volunteers since 1969.
About this Chapter
The AMIGOS Tucson Chapter is one of nine Local Chapters that recruit, train, and support AMIGOS volunteers and families in their local community. Volunteers from the Tucson area train together as a group before leaving for their summer experience in Latin America. Our board supports volunteers and families with group fundraising, service learning, community building, and overall preparation.
Since the Tucson Chapter’s incorporation in 1969, over 600 youth from Tucson and its suburbs have volunteered through the chapter path, fundraising and training locally before the summer.
Tucson Chapter Volunteers Have Attended
University High
Catalina Foothills
Salpointe Catholic
Amphitheater
Basis Tucson North
Canyon del Oro
Cienega
Sabino
Sonoran Science Academy
St. Gregory College Prep
Tucson High Magnet
Support the Tucson Chapter’s volunteers and families.
Donate NowChapter Contact Information
Charity EIN: 86-0392576
P.O. Box 12035
Tucson, AZ 85732-2035
P.O. Box 12035
Tucson, AZ 85732-2035
How to Join
AMIGOS gives you an exciting chance to have an adventure and explore the world outside of a classroom.
Get to Know the Tucson Chapter
Check out our programs, review our admissions requirements, and learn more about the Tucson Chapter activities by exploring the different tabs on this webpage.
Attend an Information Session
Attend an HQ online information session. Watch the following video shorts to learn more about basic program information and chapter-specifics such as program requirements, 2027 project options, training, and service learning:
- Welcome to the Tucson Chapter
- Fundraising Information
- Financial Information
Please contact the Tucson Outreach Coordinator (recruitment@amigos-tucson.org) if you have any questions or would like any additional information.
Apply Online
Submit your application (it should take around 30 minutes or less) and pay your application fee. Once you complete an interview with the Tucson Chapter, you will be prompted to pay your deposit to hold your spot.
Questions or tech issues? Reach out to our Admissions team at admissions@amigosinternational.org.
Application Deadline
January 18, 2027, is the Final Application Deadline to join the Tucson Chapter.
Missed the local chapter deadline?
You can still join us for summer 2027 through the National Chapter! Learn more about how you can complete training virtually by contacting outreach@amigosinternational.org.
Local Chapter Requirements
The transformative AMIGOS experience starts before leaving home.
Pre-Departure Training
With over 60 years of experience preparing young people for travel and service abroad, AMIGOS training offers unparalleled global youth leadership development. Pre-departure training equips volunteers with the critical thinking, communication skills, and technical knowledge they need to make a meaningful impact across cultures while staying healthy and safe. Tucson Chapter training activities utilize the AMIGOS Core Curriculum and are youth-led, experiential learning opportunities that prepare volunteers for their in-country experience, build a community of youth and families with shared values, and develop life skills to help students succeed beyond AMIGOS. Training sessions are facilitated by the Training Director, members of the Board of Directors, a team of volunteer trainers, and speakers from the local community.
Watch: What does Tucson Chapter training look like? Learn more about Tucson Chapter training here!
Highlights of the Training Program Include:
Unparalleled leadership development
Cross-cultural awareness and understanding
Health and safety training
Opportunities to practice Spanish
Creating a community of young people with shared values
Service Learning
The Tucson Chapter incorporates service learning into the AMIGOS training to add depth and first-hand experience to the curriculum. Service learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility and strengthen communities.
Training Calendar
Welcome Meeting – January 23, 2027, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Donna R. Liggins Center
First Training Meeting – January 25, 2027, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the University of Arizona (B307)
Day-Long Training Retreat – January 30, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the University of Arizona (B307)
Training Meeting – February 8, 2027, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the University of Arizona (B307)
Training Meeting – February 15, 2027, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the University of Arizona (B307)
Training Meeting – March 1, 2027, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the University of Arizona (B307)
Training Meeting – March 29, 2027, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the University of Arizona (B307)
Day-Long Retreat – April 4, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the University of Arizona (B307)
Packing / Training Meeting – April 12, 2027, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the University of Arizona (B307)
Overnight Retreat – from 4:00 p.m. on April 23, 2027, to 4:00 p.m. on April 24, 2027, at GS Hacienda Center
Training Meeting – April 26, 2027, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the University of Arizona (B307)
Despedida (Going Away Party) – May 22, 2027, time and location are TBD
Group Fundraising
The cost of supporting an AMIGOS volunteer in Latin America is significant. AMIGOS Tucson provides chapter discounts, offers financial assistance, and covers local program costs through fundraising activities. We chose these activities to maximize our ability to provide the AMIGOS experience to all volunteers without regard to family financial circumstances.
Group fundraising keeps the program fee as low as possible and makes participation in AMIGOS programs more widely accessible. While the group each year needs to raise a certain average amount per participant, what each volunteer will be measured by and held accountable to is 100% participation in planned fundraising activities. The success of this approach requires the good-faith effort and commitment of each volunteer and family.
Fundraising skills are an important component of AMIGOS training program and raise awareness of AMIGOS programs in the community. Volunteers receive considerable help with regard to fundraising strategies, and the experience gained in this effort will build important skills!
Letter Writing/Donor Contacts
Each volunteer is required to send out a combination of 75 letters and emails to friends, family, and a limited number of previous donors, to request individual tax-deductible donations (the revenue from this effort is pooled). Letters are written by the student with considerable help provided by the chapter during the process. For more information, contact info@amigos-tucson.org.
See Our Fundraising Efforts
To see some of our fundraising efforts from last year, check out our Summer 2026 CauseVox Campaign.
Need Assistance?
The Tucson Chapter is able to offer discounted program fees due to the 100% commitment to fundraising by each family.
AMIGOS actively recruits and supports inclusion of volunteers from diverse backgrounds. AMIGOS Tucson provides need-based financial assistance with distribution determined by family income, number of dependents, and special financial circumstances. We provide amounts of $500–$3,500 to qualified applicants as financial assistance deductions on the program fee.
Financial assistance applications should be completed on the student’s dashboard. On the application, students should select “Yes” that they intend to apply for financial assistance. Students must select “Yes” on this question for the Financial Assistance Form to appear on their dashboard. Students who choose to apply for FA will not be able to submit their application or pay their application fee until the FA form and supporting documentation (i.e., most recent copy of family’s 1040) has been uploaded.
Financial assistance applications will be reviewed on a first-come first-serve basis while funds are available.
Additional Funding Opportunities
All alumni interested in volunteering again with AMIGOS qualify to apply for the Alumni Award. We highly encourage you to apply for financial assistance.
Alumni and parents of alumni can earn discounts or cash payments for referring the next cohort of AMIGOS volunteers! Learn more about our Alumni Referral Program and sign up to receive your unique referral code.
Contact
Please reach out to the AMIGOS Tucson Treasurer with any questions regarding financial assistance via email at treasurer@amigos-tucson.org.
Board of Directors
Harry McDermott
Advisory Medical Director
Megan Noli
Event Coordinator
Susy Rotkis
At-Large
Recruitment and Training Team
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