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It`s officially AMIGOS Adelante Benefit time!😍🎉 Get Ready to WIN Big! Our Adelante Silent Auction is coming to a close TONIGHT at 8 PM Pacific Time, 10 PM Central, 11 PM Eastern. Check out the link in our bio!
✈️ Bid on dream getaways to Cape Cod, New York, Colorado, New Mexico, Mexico, Texas wineries, and so much more! Don`t miss your chance!
❤️ Proceeds go towards supporting AMIGOS programs and financial assistance for our volunteers across the Americas.
Shop for Good today! #adelantebenefit
Sep 23

It`s officially AMIGOS Adelante Benefit time!😍🎉 Get Ready to WIN Big! Our Adelante Silent Auction is coming to a close TONIGHT at 8 PM Pacific Time, 10 PM Central, 11 PM Eastern. Check out the link in our bio!
✈️ Bid on dream getaways to Cape Cod, New York, Colorado, New Mexico, Mexico, Texas wineries, and so much more! Don`t miss your chance!
❤️ Proceeds go towards supporting AMIGOS programs and financial assistance for our volunteers across the Americas.
Shop for Good today! #adelantebenefit
🍷🤩 What time is it? It`s (almost) AMIGOS ADELANTE time! 🎉 Check out Krista and Justin prepping wine bottles ahead of our special fundraiser night in San Francisco!
🌟 Don`t miss out on the excitement! Have you explored our Silent Auction vacation stays yet? We have dreamy vacation stays and experiences across the United States and even Mexico. Check them out at the link in our bio - anyone can bid!
💚 Proceeds from the auction support our youth leadership programs and students. Your support is making a difference in the lives of youth across the Americas!
#AdelanteBenefit #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscoevents #fundraiser #volunteerabroad #bayareaevents #spanishimmersion #bayareagivesback #adelante
Sep 22

🍷🤩 What time is it? It`s (almost) AMIGOS ADELANTE time! 🎉 Check out Krista and Justin prepping wine bottles ahead of our special fundraiser night in San Francisco!
🌟 Don`t miss out on the excitement! Have you explored our Silent Auction vacation stays yet? We have dreamy vacation stays and experiences across the United States and even Mexico. Check them out at the link in our bio - anyone can bid!
💚 Proceeds from the auction support our youth leadership programs and students. Your support is making a difference in the lives of youth across the Americas!
#AdelanteBenefit #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscoevents #fundraiser #volunteerabroad #bayareaevents #spanishimmersion #bayareagivesback #adelante
Ready, set, bid! The AMIGOS Adelante Auction is officially live!🎉 The theme of this year`s auction is "Finding Your Own Adventure" and there is something for everyone in the catalog. Proceeds from the auction support AMIGOS youth leadership programs. Make an impact for AMIGOS and Shop for Good today!
Tips for Bidding:
1. You will need to create an account which is fast and simple. You will receive alerts on items that you bid on via text or email – a very helpful feature for bidding!
2. You can bid via the internet or text message.
3. Browse items using the sorting tool at the top of the page.
4. For easy access, mark items as "favorites" by clicking the heart icon.
5. Some items have "Buy it Now" options.
Happy Bidding!
🌎 The auction runs from Friday, September 15, through Saturday, September 23 at 8:00 PM Pacific / 11:00 PM Eastern Time. The auction is part of the #AdelanteBenefit which is a gala being hosted this Saturday, September 23rd in San Francisco, CA. Some tickets to the benefit are still available! Learn more at our website or the link in our bio.
Sep 18

Ready, set, bid! The AMIGOS Adelante Auction is officially live!🎉 The theme of this year`s auction is "Finding Your Own Adventure" and there is something for everyone in the catalog. Proceeds from the auction support AMIGOS youth leadership programs. Make an impact for AMIGOS and Shop for Good today!
Tips for Bidding:
1. You will need to create an account which is fast and simple. You will receive alerts on items that you bid on via text or email – a very helpful feature for bidding!
2. You can bid via the internet or text message.
3. Browse items using the sorting tool at the top of the page.
4. For easy access, mark items as "favorites" by clicking the heart icon.
5. Some items have "Buy it Now" options.
Happy Bidding!
🌎 The auction runs from Friday, September 15, through Saturday, September 23 at 8:00 PM Pacific / 11:00 PM Eastern Time. The auction is part of the #AdelanteBenefit which is a gala being hosted this Saturday, September 23rd in San Francisco, CA. Some tickets to the benefit are still available! Learn more at our website or the link in our bio.
Sarah and Justin have a special message for you!✨ Enjoy a spectacular night in San Francisco, California while making a difference for AMIGOS and our next generation of young leaders!
Join us at the #AdelanteBenefit on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. Get your Adelante Benefit tickets this week on our website or the link in our bio!
🌎 Bid on your chance to win amazing prizes during our auction and raffle, including an AMIGOS alumni and supporter trip next summer!
🌟 Let’s come together to provide more youth with powerful global experiences that transform how they see themselves in the world.
🎟️ Visit our website or the link in our bio to learn more! amigosinternational.org/adelante-benefit.
Sep 12

Sarah and Justin have a special message for you!✨ Enjoy a spectacular night in San Francisco, California while making a difference for AMIGOS and our next generation of young leaders!
Join us at the #AdelanteBenefit on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. Get your Adelante Benefit tickets this week on our website or the link in our bio!
🌎 Bid on your chance to win amazing prizes during our auction and raffle, including an AMIGOS alumni and supporter trip next summer!
🌟 Let’s come together to provide more youth with powerful global experiences that transform how they see themselves in the world.
🎟️ Visit our website or the link in our bio to learn more! amigosinternational.org/adelante-benefit.
🌟 Don’t forget! TONIGHT is the night for the AMIGOS Social Impact Accelerator Info Session!
📅 Date: Sep. 6, 2023
⏰ Time:
• 5PM Pacific - 7PM Central - 8PM Eastern
• 6PM San José, CR - 7PM Ciudad de Panamá - 7PM Quito
📍 Location: Zoom - visit the link in our bio to sign up!
👉 This free, bilingual, and virtual program, sponsored by Capital Plus Financial, gives AMIGOS alumni the opportunity to implement a service project in their own community, and in turn, earn 30 service hours!
💚 AMIGOS & Capital Plus Financial will provide you seed funding to help kick-start your service project to the next level!
👉 Past S.I.A. projects across the U.S. and Latin America include beach cleanups, tutoring events for children, creating community gardens, murals, a “roll to school” day, and much more!
⚠️ The deadline to apply for the S.I.A. is September 15th, 2023. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity and reserve your spot today! Sign up or learn more by visiting amigosinternational.org/social-impact-accelerator.
(The S.I.A. begins early in October. It is self-paced and flexible to fit your unique schedule!)
Sep 6

🌟 Don’t forget! TONIGHT is the night for the AMIGOS Social Impact Accelerator Info Session!
📅 Date: Sep. 6, 2023
⏰ Time:
• 5PM Pacific - 7PM Central - 8PM Eastern
• 6PM San José, CR - 7PM Ciudad de Panamá - 7PM Quito
📍 Location: Zoom - visit the link in our bio to sign up!
👉 This free, bilingual, and virtual program, sponsored by Capital Plus Financial, gives AMIGOS alumni the opportunity to implement a service project in their own community, and in turn, earn 30 service hours!
💚 AMIGOS & Capital Plus Financial will provide you seed funding to help kick-start your service project to the next level!
👉 Past S.I.A. projects across the U.S. and Latin America include beach cleanups, tutoring events for children, creating community gardens, murals, a “roll to school” day, and much more!
⚠️ The deadline to apply for the S.I.A. is September 15th, 2023. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity and reserve your spot today! Sign up or learn more by visiting amigosinternational.org/social-impact-accelerator.
(The S.I.A. begins early in October. It is self-paced and flexible to fit your unique schedule!)
Calling all recent AMIGOS alumni! Feeling inspired by your AMIGOS experience? How about designing and implementing a service project for YOUR local community?😍
Join us for the SOCIAL IMPACT ACCELERATOR!🥳
👉 This free, virtual program, sponsored by Capital Plus Financial, gives AMIGOS alumni the opportunity to implement a service project in their own community, and in turn, earn 30 service hours!
💚 AMIGOS & Capital Plus Financial will provide you seed funding to help kick-start your service project to the next level!
👉 Past S.I.A. projects across the U.S. and Latin America include beach cleanups, tutoring events for children, creating community gardens, murals, a "roll to school" day, and much more!
👉 Join us NEXT Wednesday, September 6th at 7PM Central for a live info session with S.I.A. Coordinator, Eva, to learn all about this amazing opportunity! Sign up at the link in our bio.
⚠️ The deadline to apply for the S.I.A. is September 15th, 2023. Don`t miss this amazing opportunity and reserve your spot today! Sign up or learn more by visiting amigosinternational.org/social-impact-accelerator.
(The S.I.A. begins early in October. It is self-paced and flexible to fit your unique schedule!)
Aug 31

Calling all recent AMIGOS alumni! Feeling inspired by your AMIGOS experience? How about designing and implementing a service project for YOUR local community?😍
Join us for the SOCIAL IMPACT ACCELERATOR!🥳
👉 This free, virtual program, sponsored by Capital Plus Financial, gives AMIGOS alumni the opportunity to implement a service project in their own community, and in turn, earn 30 service hours!
💚 AMIGOS & Capital Plus Financial will provide you seed funding to help kick-start your service project to the next level!
👉 Past S.I.A. projects across the U.S. and Latin America include beach cleanups, tutoring events for children, creating community gardens, murals, a "roll to school" day, and much more!
👉 Join us NEXT Wednesday, September 6th at 7PM Central for a live info session with S.I.A. Coordinator, Eva, to learn all about this amazing opportunity! Sign up at the link in our bio.
⚠️ The deadline to apply for the S.I.A. is September 15th, 2023. Don`t miss this amazing opportunity and reserve your spot today! Sign up or learn more by visiting amigosinternational.org/social-impact-accelerator.
(The S.I.A. begins early in October. It is self-paced and flexible to fit your unique schedule!)
🏡 Austin, TX locals! Host an incredible experience this fall by welcoming Colombian and Ecuadorian Youth Ambassador volunteers into your home for 12 days! Dates: September 8–September 19, 2023.
Share your traditions, learn about theirs, and make unforgettable memories together in Austin!🇨🇴🇪🇨 To apply, visit the links in our bio (FAQs and Interest Form) or send us an email at [email protected].
Learn more at amigosinternational.org/youth-ambassadors-program.
AMIGOS partners with the U.S. Department of State to administer the Youth Ambassadors Program for outstanding youth from Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay ages 15-18. This program combines leadership development, cultural exchange, and community service!
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#austintexas #hostfamilies #austinlocals #highschoolexchange #culturalexchange #spanishimmersion #atx #austinlife #austinevents #austinmoms #youthleadership
Aug 23

🏡 Austin, TX locals! Host an incredible experience this fall by welcoming Colombian and Ecuadorian Youth Ambassador volunteers into your home for 12 days! Dates: September 8–September 19, 2023.
Share your traditions, learn about theirs, and make unforgettable memories together in Austin!🇨🇴🇪🇨 To apply, visit the links in our bio (FAQs and Interest Form) or send us an email at [email protected].
Learn more at amigosinternational.org/youth-ambassadors-program.
AMIGOS partners with the U.S. Department of State to administer the Youth Ambassadors Program for outstanding youth from Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay ages 15-18. This program combines leadership development, cultural exchange, and community service!
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#austintexas #hostfamilies #austinlocals #highschoolexchange #culturalexchange #spanishimmersion #atx #austinlife #austinevents #austinmoms #youthleadership
🎥 Are you ready to show off your video skills? It’s your change to create a TikTok or Instagram Reel that captures your AMIGOS Summer 2023 experience! The winner will get a $50 Amazon or REI gift card!
💚 Send us your videos at [email protected] by September 24, 2023. AMIGOS staff will watch all your videos and determine the winner of the $50 Amazon or REI gift card!
You can use photos and videos from your shared AMIGOS photo folder or use the videos and photos you collected. You may also record yourself talking about the experience or even hop on a trend that may relate to your AMIGOS trip. It’s your time to get creative!
🎉We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Aug 21

🎥 Are you ready to show off your video skills? It’s your change to create a TikTok or Instagram Reel that captures your AMIGOS Summer 2023 experience! The winner will get a $50 Amazon or REI gift card!
💚 Send us your videos at [email protected] by September 24, 2023. AMIGOS staff will watch all your videos and determine the winner of the $50 Amazon or REI gift card!
You can use photos and videos from your shared AMIGOS photo folder or use the videos and photos you collected. You may also record yourself talking about the experience or even hop on a trend that may relate to your AMIGOS trip. It’s your time to get creative!
🎉We can’t wait to see what you come up with!