Chicago Chapter
Serving Chicago families and volunteers since 1973.
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The AMIGOS Chicago Chapter is part of a 9 Chapter Network that recruits, trains, and supports AMIGOS volunteers and families in their local community. Volunteers from the Chicago 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.
During Summer 2021, the Chicago North Chapter and Urban Chicago Chapter merged to form the Chicago Chapter. Since Chicago North’s incorporation in 1973 and Urban Chicago’s incorporation in 2003, over 1,000 youth from Chicago and its suburbs have volunteered through the chapter path, fundraising and training locally before the summer.
Current Chicago Chapter Volunteers Attend
Evanston Township High School
Glenbrook North High School
Glenbrook South High School
Jones College Prep
New Trier High School
Northside College Prep
Walter Payton College Prep
Whitney Young Magnet High School
Von Steuben High School
Support the Chicago Chapter’s volunteers and families.
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Chicago, IL
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AMIGOS te ofrece una emocionante oportunidad de vivir una aventura y explorar el mundo fuera del salón de clases.
Get to Know the Chicago Chapter
Check out our programs, review our admissions requirements, and learn more about the Houston Chapter activities by exploring this website.
Attend an Information Session
The Chicago Chapter will be hosting a virtual information session. This meeting reviews basic program information and chapter specifics such as financial assistance, funding, training, and service learning. More information will be shared here about the date/time.
Applicants are required to attend one virtual HQ information sessions.
Postularse en línea
Envía tu solicitud (debería tomarte unos 30 minutos o menos) y paga el depósito para asegurar tu lugar.
¿Preguntas o problemas técnicos? Comuníquese con nuestro equipo de admisiones enadmissions@amigosinternational.org.
Entrevistas
The Chicago Chapter will reach out to schedule a family interview online via Zoom. At least one parent or guardian is required to attend, and the interview lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Fechas límite de postulación
January 20, 2027 is the Application Deadline to join the Chicago Chapter. Late applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis until training starts. Please contact outreach@amigosinternational.org para más información.
¿Se te pasó la fecha límite del capítulo local?
Todavía puedes unirte a nosotros para el verano de 2027 a través del Capítulo Nacional y completar la capacitación de forma virtual.
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Capítulo local Requisitos
The transformative AMIGOS experience starts before leaving home.
Capacitación previa a la salida
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. The Chicago Chapter AMIGOS training is youth-led, experiential learning that prepares volunteers for their AMIGOS experience, builds a community of youth and families with shared values, and develops life-skills to help students succeed beyond AMIGOS. Training sessions are facilitated by the Training Team and include guest speakers from the community and the Board of Directors.
Aspectos destacados del programa de capacitación
Desarrollo de liderazgo sin igual
Conciencia y entendimiento intercultural
Capacitación en salud y seguridad
Oportunidades para practicar español
Creación de una comunidad de jóvenes con valores compartidos
Training Calendar
The Chicago Chapter is finalizing the 2025-2026 training schedule. More information will be shared here soon!
Recaudación de fondos en grupo
AMIGOS Chicago 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.
Las habilidades de recaudación de fondos son un componente importante del programa de capacitación de AMIGOS y generan conciencia sobre los programas de AMIGOS en la comunidad. Los voluntarios reciben una ayuda considerable con respecto a las estrategias de recaudación de fondos, ¡y la experiencia adquirida en este esfuerzo desarrollará habilidades importantes!
Letter Writing/ Doner Contacts
Each volunteer is required to send out a combination of 100 letters and emails to friends and family, to request individual tax-deductible donations (the revenue from this effort is pooled).
Letters are written by the volunteer with considerable help provided by the chapter during the process.
¿Necesita ayuda?
AMIGOS actively recruits and supports inclusion of volunteers from diverse backgrounds. AMIGOS Chicago provides need-based financial assistance with distribution determined by family income, number of dependents, and special financial circumstances. We provide amounts of $500–$2,500 to qualified applicants as financial assistance deductions on the program fee.
Los solicitantes que soliciten asistencia financiera pueden pedir una exención temporal de la cuota de inscripción no reembolsable $75. La exención es temporal, mientras la sección revisa la solicitud de ayuda financiera y determina una oferta de beca (si la hubiera). Si el voluntario y su familia aceptan la oferta para unirse a AMIGOS, deberán pagar la cuota de inscripción no reembolsable de $75.
En la solicitud, los estudiantes deben seleccionar “Sí” indicando que tienen la intención de solicitar asistencia financiera. Los estudiantes deben seleccionar “Sí” a esta pregunta para que la Solicitud de Asistencia Financiera aparezca en su panel. Luego, al final de la solicitud, deben seleccionar “Solicito una exención”.
Additional Funding Opportunities
Todos los exalumnos interesados en volver a ser voluntarios con AMIGOS califican para postularse al Premio de Exalumnos. Les recomendamos encarecidamente que soliciten asistencia financiera.
¡Obtén descuentos o pagos en efectivo por referir a la próxima generación de voluntarios de AMIGOS! Obtén más información sobre nuestro Programa de Referidos para Exalumnos y regístrate para recibir tu código de referencia único.
Contacto
Please reach out to the AMIGOS Chicago Treasurer with any questions regarding financial assistance via email at treasurer@amigos-chicago.org.
Junta Directiva
Kelsey Creamer
President and Assistant Training Director
AMIGOS Paraguay, 2007
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