San Diego Community
Serving San Diego families and volunteers since 2002.
About this Community
The AMIGOS San Diego Community recruits, trains, and supports AMIGOS volunteers and families in their local community. Volunteers from San Diego and outlying areas meet together as a group before leaving for their summer experience in Latin America. Our local AMIGOS network supports volunteers and families with service learning, community building, and overall preparation.
The San Diego Chapter was incorporated in 2002, and over 500 youth from San Diego and its suburbs have volunteered through the chapter path, fundraising and training locally before the summer. During Fall 2024, the San Diego network piloted the Community model. Local San Diego area volunteers continue to build community before their summer experience in Latin America.
Current San Diego Community Volunteers Attend
Canyon Crest Academy
Chaparral
El Camino
El Capitan
Francis Parker
Great Oak
La Costa Canyon
Mater Dei
Murrieta Mesa
Murrieta Valley
Pacific Ridge
Pacific Trails
Point Loma
Sage Creek
San Diego High School of International Studies
San Dieguito Academy
Santa Monica
Torrey Pines
Troy High
Vistamar
Westview
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Cómo Aplicar
AMIGOS te ofrece una emocionante oportunidad de vivir una aventura y explorar el mundo fuera del salón de clases.
Explore the National Chapter Path
Learn more about the National Chapter path! Volunteers from San Diego should select “National Chapter” on the application. While there is no longer a formal San Diego Chapter, there is a strong alumni and supporters network that supports AMIGOS as the San Diego Community. You have the option to join the San Diego AMIGOS Community activities taking place throughout the spring.
Asista a una sesión informativa
Attend an HQ-led online information session.
Postularse en línea
Envía tu solicitud (debería tomarte unos 30 minutos o menos) y paga el depósito para asegurar tu lugar.
¿Tienes preguntas o problemas técnicos? Comunícate con nuestro equipo de Admisiones enadmissions@amigosinternational.org.
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San Diego Community Requisitos
La experiencia transformadora de AMIGOS comienza antes de salir de casa.
Pre-Departure Activities
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 and communication skills they need to make a meaningful impact across cultures while staying healthy and safe. Meetings are facilitated by the San Diego AMIGOS Community Coordinator.
Highlights of the Spring Program Include:
Capacitación exhaustiva en salud y seguridad
Oportunidades para practicar español
Creación de una comunidad de jóvenes con valores compartidos
Calendar
The San Diego Community is finalizing its spring activities calendar. More information will be shared soon!
Optional Fundraising
Fundraising is a key part of making an AMIGOS experience possible and an opportunity to begin building key skills you will need for success during your time abroad. We offer guided support to help you succeed.
Members of the San Diego Community can opt in to fundraise with the National Chapter to help cover the cost of their program fees. AMIGOS will support in creating an individual online fundraising page, provide a webinar, a fundraising guide and mentoring!
Questions?
National Chapter students should email admissions@amigosinternational.org for more information.
¿Necesita ayuda?
AMIGOS is committed to making our programs accessible to anyone who wants to join. We offer need-based financial assistance and fundraising opportunities for the San Diego Community through the National Chapter. We work closely with every family to understand need before determining financial assistance packages. Financial assistance applications are considered on a rolling basis and funds are available until exhausted.
Oportunidades de financiamiento adicionales
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.
2026 applicants, 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.
Contacto
Please reach out to our Admissions team at admissions@amigosinternational.org if you have any questions about financial assistance.
Team
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Mentors
Kirsten Chaplin Rojas
AMIGOS Nicaragua, ’16 / AMIGOS Ecuador, ’19Bianca Allende Boyd
AMIGOS Dominican Republic, ’16Lauren Levinson
AMIGOS Dominican Republic, ’15Patrick Rahilly
AMIGOS Paraguay, ’16
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