Capítulo de Seattle
Sirviendo a las familias y voluntarios de Seattle desde 1972.
About the Seattle Chapter
The AMIGOS Seattle Chapter is one of nine local chapters that recruits, trains, and supports AMIGOS volunteers and families in their local community. Volunteers from the Puget Sound 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.
Desde su incorporación en 1972, más de 900 jóvenes del área metropolitana de Seattle se han ofrecido como voluntarios a través de la ruta del capítulo, recaudando fondos y entrenando localmente antes del verano. El Capítulo de Seattle recibió a 26 voluntarios para el verano de 2025, desde estudiantes de primer año hasta de último año, quienes viajaron por Costa Rica, Paraguay, Panamá y la República Dominicana.
The Seattle Chapter Board of Directors has 13 active members who volunteer their time to make AMIGOS possible for more young people from the area, comprised of alumni, parents of alumni, community members, and professionals.
Asistencia actual de voluntarios del capítulo de Seattle
Escuela Secundaria Ballard
Bainbridge High School
Escuela Secundaria Edmonds-Woodway
Escuela Secundaria Garfield
Hazen High School
Escuela Secundaria Lake Washington
Escuela Secundaria Lincoln
Seattle Preparatory School
Escuela Secundaria Shorecrest
Woodinville High School
SaaS
Inglemoor High School
Bishop Blanchet
Apoye a los voluntarios y a las familias del capítulo de Seattle.
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EIN de organización benéfica: 23-7209800
Apartado postal 30129
Seattle, WA 98113
Apartado postal 30129
Seattle, WA 98113
Cómo Únete
AMIGOS te ofrece una emocionante oportunidad de vivir una aventura y explorar el mundo fuera del salón de clases.
Asista a una sesión informativa
Attend an online information session or schedule a 1:1 call with a member of the AMIGOS recruitment team.
Postularse en línea
Applying is easy and takes 30 minutes or less. Start your application now!
¿Tienes preguntas o problemas técnicos? Comunícate con nuestro equipo de Admisiones enadmissions@amigosinternational.org.
Entrevistas
The Seattle Chapter will be hosting in-person interviews, attended by the applicant and at least one parent/guardian. Once your application is received, the Seattle Chapter will reach out directly via email to schedule your interview.
Fechas límite de postulación
El 20 de enero de 2027 es la fecha límite de postulación para unirse al Capítulo de Seattle. Las postulaciones tardías podrán ser consideradas caso por caso hasta que comience la capacitación. Comuníquese con 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.
Capítulo local Requisitos
La experiencia transformadora de AMIGOS comienza antes de salir de casa.
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. Seattle 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.
Aspectos destacados del programa de capacitación
Creación de una comunidad de jóvenes con valores compartidos
Desarrollo de liderazgo sin igual
Conciencia y entendimiento intercultural
Capacitación en salud y seguridad
Oportunidades para practicar español
Aprendizaje servicio
The Seattle Chapter incorporates service learning 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. Our local service learning opportunities include Greenlake Litter Patrol, Beacon Food Forest, and El Centro de La Raza.
Calendario de capacitación
We will host 8 events from January to June. These events include: The Family Welcome Meeting, Fundraising Kickoff, Training Sessions for volunteers (including an overnight retreat), a service activity, and a Despedida (send-off party). Please contact coordinator@amigos-seattle.org to receive the detailed event calendar.
Recaudación de fondos en grupo
AMIGOS Seattle ofrece descuentos de capítulo y subsidios para pasajes aéreos, brinda asistencia financiera y cubre los costos del programa local a través de actividades de recaudación de fondos. Elegimos estas actividades para maximizar nuestra capacidad de brindar la experiencia AMIGOS a todos los voluntarios sin distinción de la situación financiera familiar.
Las operaciones y el fondo de asistencia financiera del Capítulo de Seattle se financian casi en su totalidad por su esfuerzo anual de recaudación de fondos en grupo, el cual incluye una campaña de redacción de cartas impulsada por voluntarios. Las habilidades de recaudación de fondos son un componente importante del programa de capacitación de AMIGOS y ayudan a crear conciencia sobre los programas de AMIGOS en la comunidad. Los voluntarios reciben una ayuda considerable en lo que respecta a las estrategias de recaudación de fondos, ¡y la experiencia adquirida en este esfuerzo desarrollará importantes habilidades para la vida!
Campaña de redacción de cartas
Every year, Seattle Chapter volunteers participate in a letter-writing campaign to their family and friends. The Seattle Chapter provides fundraising tools and training for brainstorming contacts and personalizing letters, and each volunteer is paired with a fundraising mentor who offers individualized guidance and helps ensure they are prepared for the chapter-wide “Letter Party.” At this in-person event, families sign letters and stuff, stamp, and address envelopes, before turning them in to be mailed.
While the group has a collective fundraising goal, the primary requirement of volunteers is that they demonstrate a good faith effort by completing tasks on time and working with their mentors to achieve their individual goals.
Recursos para recaudar fondos
Our 2026 volunteers crushed their fundraising goal! Check the Seattle Chapter’s Fundraising Page!
Asistencia financiera
AMIGOS actively recruits and supports inclusion of volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Last year, 40% of volunteers received financial assistance. AMIGOS provides needs-based financial assistance with distribution determined by family income, number of dependents, and special financial circumstances. We provide financial assistance amounts of 10-90% of the program fee to qualified applicants. Program fees range from $600 to $6,975 based on family income. Financial assistance may cover a portion of the program fee and, depending on need, cost of flight, as well.
Financial assistance (FA) 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) have been uploaded.
The Seattle Chapter subsidizes flight costs for all volunteers, regardless of whether they apply for Financial Assistance. We believe strongly in reducing or removing financial barriers for all participants.
Oportunidades de financiamiento adicionales
All alumni interested in volunteering again with AMIGOS are encouraged to apply for the Premio a los exalumnos.
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
Comuníquese con el presidente del capítulo en president@amigos-seattle.org para obtener más información, o con el tesorero de AMIGOS Seattle si tiene preguntas sobre asistencia financiera a través del correo electrónico treasurer@amigos-seattle.org.
Junta Directiva
Joni Brand
Vice President
Lauren Wong
Secretaria + Jefa de Relaciones con Ex alumnos
Tess Stroh
Coordinador(a) Adjunto(a) del Capítulo de Seattle
Luke Cutler
Representante de la juventud
Zachary Binz
At Large Member
Rani Jacobs
At Large Member
Violet Cepress-Chung
At Large Member
Edward La Cava
At Large Member
Katy Art
At Large Member
Lucy Severns
At Large Member
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