Field Notes
Chimborazo, Ecuador
Go Back to: All / Field Notes / La Carta / News
Happy #GivingTuesday, Amigos!🤗❤️ Today, make AMIGOS your charity and help us open the door for even more students to embark on life-changing immersion experiences!
Even the smallest contribution can make the biggest difference today.
Together, we can expand the AMIGOS mission and ensure these inspiring and transformative programs thrive for years to come.
Your donation creates opportunities for students to gain new perspectives, build lifelong skills, and make a lasting impact across the Americas.🌎✨
🎁 Donate today and support the next generation of AMIGOS leaders!
🔗 Click the link in our bio to donate or visit https://amigosinternational.org/donate.
Dec 3
Happy #GivingTuesday, Amigos!🤗❤️ Today, make AMIGOS your charity and help us open the door for even more students to embark on life-changing immersion experiences!
Even the smallest contribution can make the biggest difference today.
Together, we can expand the AMIGOS mission and ensure these inspiring and transformative programs thrive for years to come.
Your donation creates opportunities for students to gain new perspectives, build lifelong skills, and make a lasting impact across the Americas.🌎✨
🎁 Donate today and support the next generation of AMIGOS leaders!
🔗 Click the link in our bio to donate or visit https://amigosinternational.org/donate.
“HOPE! These kids will save the world. I was so incredibly impressed with the students—they were mature, sweet, curious, and engaging.”
That’s how the Bantuveris family described hosting a Youth Ambassador in Austin, TX!🏡❤️ The experience brought joy, cultural exchange, and lifelong memories to their family in Austin.
🗓️ Join us tonight at 6 PM Central for a Youth Ambassador Host Family info session with our YA Coordinator, Carly!
This upcoming January, AMIGOS will welcome Youth Ambassadors from both Paraguay and the Dominican Republic to Texas!
🌟Register for tonight’s info session by visiting amigosinternational.org/youth-ambassadors-program or click the link in our bio or IG stories.
Have any questions? Contact our team at [email protected].
Dec 2
“HOPE! These kids will save the world. I was so incredibly impressed with the students—they were mature, sweet, curious, and engaging.”
That’s how the Bantuveris family described hosting a Youth Ambassador in Austin, TX!🏡❤️ The experience brought joy, cultural exchange, and lifelong memories to their family in Austin.
🗓️ Join us tonight at 6 PM Central for a Youth Ambassador Host Family info session with our YA Coordinator, Carly!
This upcoming January, AMIGOS will welcome Youth Ambassadors from both Paraguay and the Dominican Republic to Texas!
🌟Register for tonight’s info session by visiting amigosinternational.org/youth-ambassadors-program or click the link in our bio or IG stories.
Have any questions? Contact our team at [email protected].
Exciting News! Have you heard about our new summer projects in the Dominican Republic?
That’s right!! AMIGOS is back en la República Dominicana! 🎉🌊🇩🇴
We’re so thrilled to announce the projects:
🏐 Dominican Republic: Cultural Connection Through Sports
🌺 Dominican Republic: Community Transformation in the Caribbean Mountains
Check out our website to explore project themes, service activities, excursions, and everything else these fun projects have to offer!
We can’t wait to see you embark on one of these exciting summer adventures.💙❤️
Learn more and apply today! Visit amigosinternational.org/summer-programs
Nov 28
Exciting News! Have you heard about our new summer projects in the Dominican Republic?
That’s right!! AMIGOS is back en la República Dominicana! 🎉🌊🇩🇴
We’re so thrilled to announce the projects:
🏐 Dominican Republic: Cultural Connection Through Sports
🌺 Dominican Republic: Community Transformation in the Caribbean Mountains
Check out our website to explore project themes, service activities, excursions, and everything else these fun projects have to offer!
We can’t wait to see you embark on one of these exciting summer adventures.💙❤️
Learn more and apply today! Visit amigosinternational.org/summer-programs
“People are people everywhere–we all have things we care about, and a lot of our differences are based on our unique life experiences…” –Hannah R., January ‘24 Host Mom 🏡❤️
A huge “gracias” to the Rabin family for being part of our 2024 Youth Ambassadors host families!
🇩🇴 🇵🇾This upcoming January, you can also join us in hosting our Youth Ambassadors from Paraguay and the Dominican Republic in Austin, Texas! Don’t miss out on this rewarding experience!
🤠 To sign up or learn more about being a YA host family in Austin:
📧 Email us at [email protected]
📞 Sign up for a 1:1 call with our YA Coordinator, Carly Pearson! Or
📅 Join our YA Host Family Info Session next Monday at 6 PM CT!
Find all these links in our bio or visit amigosinternational.org/youth-ambassadors-program
👉 YA Program dates: January 24 to February 2, 2025
Nov 21
“People are people everywhere–we all have things we care about, and a lot of our differences are based on our unique life experiences…” –Hannah R., January ‘24 Host Mom 🏡❤️
A huge “gracias” to the Rabin family for being part of our 2024 Youth Ambassadors host families!
🇩🇴 🇵🇾This upcoming January, you can also join us in hosting our Youth Ambassadors from Paraguay and the Dominican Republic in Austin, Texas! Don’t miss out on this rewarding experience!
🤠 To sign up or learn more about being a YA host family in Austin:
📧 Email us at [email protected]
📞 Sign up for a 1:1 call with our YA Coordinator, Carly Pearson! Or
📅 Join our YA Host Family Info Session next Monday at 6 PM CT!
Find all these links in our bio or visit amigosinternational.org/youth-ambassadors-program
👉 YA Program dates: January 24 to February 2, 2025
Announcing our new project, Panama: Schools and Community Connection!📚❤️
Length: 2 weeks
Ages: 15-19
🏡Lodging: Group Travel & Homestay
Spend your summer in Panama volunteering at rural community schools and leading fun, educational activities for kids alongside local youth!
Live with a host family to fully experience authentic Panamanian culture.🇵🇦
Session A: June 17-July 1, 2025
Session B: July 8-22, 2025
Session C: July 28-August 11, 2025
🗓️ Important Deadline: Apply by December 10, 2024 to be eligible for priority financial assistance!
🔗 Join us for our live Sunday info sessions to learn more. RSVP through the link in our bio, or visit amigosinternational.org/online-info-sessions.
Nov 20
Announcing our new project, Panama: Schools and Community Connection!📚❤️
Length: 2 weeks
Ages: 15-19
🏡Lodging: Group Travel & Homestay
Spend your summer in Panama volunteering at rural community schools and leading fun, educational activities for kids alongside local youth!
Live with a host family to fully experience authentic Panamanian culture.🇵🇦
Session A: June 17-July 1, 2025
Session B: July 8-22, 2025
Session C: July 28-August 11, 2025
🗓️ Important Deadline: Apply by December 10, 2024 to be eligible for priority financial assistance!
🔗 Join us for our live Sunday info sessions to learn more. RSVP through the link in our bio, or visit amigosinternational.org/online-info-sessions.
🌟Calling all San Francisco Bay Area families! Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, November 19, for Engage & Empower – A 2025 AMIGOS Program Info Session, in-person!
💌 Join us at The Light House on Dolores from 6PM-7:30 PM.
🔗 To RSVP, visit the link in our bio!
Light bites and reception will begin at 6:00 PM with the info session beginning at 6:30 PM.
🌎🤗 This will be an evening of community, featuring AMIGOS alumni and staff members from the Bay Area who will give a presentation and answer your questions about our 2025 projects! You will also have the chance to meet with Sara Nathan, AMIGOS President & CEO, and local leadership in the Bay Area.
We hope this will be an opportunity for you to connect and learn. We look forward to seeing you there!
Nov 18
🌟Calling all San Francisco Bay Area families! Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, November 19, for Engage & Empower – A 2025 AMIGOS Program Info Session, in-person!
💌 Join us at The Light House on Dolores from 6PM-7:30 PM.
🔗 To RSVP, visit the link in our bio!
Light bites and reception will begin at 6:00 PM with the info session beginning at 6:30 PM.
🌎🤗 This will be an evening of community, featuring AMIGOS alumni and staff members from the Bay Area who will give a presentation and answer your questions about our 2025 projects! You will also have the chance to meet with Sara Nathan, AMIGOS President & CEO, and local leadership in the Bay Area.
We hope this will be an opportunity for you to connect and learn. We look forward to seeing you there!
“My two children have learned about other countries’ cultures, about nourishing connections with foreigners…The Youth Ambassadors have taught my children about independence, leadership, and good manners…The YAs were role models for my children.”
—Griselda P., January & September 2024 Host Mom 🌎✨
🤗 Ready to make a difference like Griselda? AMIGOS is looking for host families in Austin, TX to welcome our Youth Ambassadors from Paraguay and the Dominican Republic next January! 🏡❤️
Program dates: January 24 to February 2, 2025
Want to learn more about being a host family in Austin?
📧 Email us at [email protected]
📞 Sign up for a 1:1 call with our YA Coordinator, Carly Pearson! Or
📅 Join our YA Host Family Info Session next Monday at 6 PM CT!
🔗 Find these links in our bio or visit amigosinternational.org/youth-ambassadors-program
Nov 14
“My two children have learned about other countries’ cultures, about nourishing connections with foreigners…The Youth Ambassadors have taught my children about independence, leadership, and good manners…The YAs were role models for my children.”
—Griselda P., January & September 2024 Host Mom 🌎✨
🤗 Ready to make a difference like Griselda? AMIGOS is looking for host families in Austin, TX to welcome our Youth Ambassadors from Paraguay and the Dominican Republic next January! 🏡❤️
Program dates: January 24 to February 2, 2025
Want to learn more about being a host family in Austin?
📧 Email us at [email protected]
📞 Sign up for a 1:1 call with our YA Coordinator, Carly Pearson! Or
📅 Join our YA Host Family Info Session next Monday at 6 PM CT!
🔗 Find these links in our bio or visit amigosinternational.org/youth-ambassadors-program
Learn more about Panama: Supporting Sea Turtle Habitats🐢🇵🇦 (Only 5 spots left in Session A!)
Length: 3 weeks
Ages: 15-19
🏡Lodging: Group Travel & Homestay
*College credit available for this project!
Head to Panama next summer for an adventure where you’ll practice Spanish, make new friends, and volunteer with inspiring conservation organizations! Begin in the scenic Valle de Antón, supporting local reforestation efforts to help protect Panama’s unique plants and wildlife.🌼
Then, travel to a peaceful Pacific coast town, where you’ll stay with a welcoming host family in a rural beachside community.🌊💫 Get hands-on with a sea turtle protection project and work alongside local youth to make the coastline safer for nesting turtles.
Session A: June 26 - July 17, 2025 (5 spots left!)
Session B: July 23 - August 13, 2025
🗓️ Priority Financial Assistance Deadline: Dec 10, 2024
🔗 Want to learn more? Join us this Sunday for a live info session on Summer 2025 projects! RSVP at the link in our bio or visit amigosinternational.org/online-info-sessions.
Nov 14
Learn more about Panama: Supporting Sea Turtle Habitats🐢🇵🇦 (Only 5 spots left in Session A!)
Length: 3 weeks
Ages: 15-19
🏡Lodging: Group Travel & Homestay
*College credit available for this project!
Head to Panama next summer for an adventure where you’ll practice Spanish, make new friends, and volunteer with inspiring conservation organizations! Begin in the scenic Valle de Antón, supporting local reforestation efforts to help protect Panama’s unique plants and wildlife.🌼
Then, travel to a peaceful Pacific coast town, where you’ll stay with a welcoming host family in a rural beachside community.🌊💫 Get hands-on with a sea turtle protection project and work alongside local youth to make the coastline safer for nesting turtles.
Session A: June 26 - July 17, 2025 (5 spots left!)
Session B: July 23 - August 13, 2025
🗓️ Priority Financial Assistance Deadline: Dec 10, 2024
🔗 Want to learn more? Join us this Sunday for a live info session on Summer 2025 projects! RSVP at the link in our bio or visit amigosinternational.org/online-info-sessions.