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Report from Parque Nacional Marino Ballena


Written by volunteer Alice C. This week in campamentos has been amazing. We worked in the national park Marino Ballena. It had some of the…

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Updates from Emma’s Route


The third week was another incredible week on route! I spent Monday in Pejibaye with Kirston, Frances, and Kathya. When I showed up they were…

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Michael’s Reflection on the Rural Homestay


This week concludes the volunteers’ last week in their rural communities. Volunteer Michael wanted to take a moment to reflect on his time in Chobshi,…

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Video from Fiesta Ambiental


Check out this video of Azuero volunteers making promises to protect the environment:

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First Campamento


This past weekend, the Palmares Project had our first weekend of campamentos. The volunteers, staff, and coordinators from Casa de la Juventud (our partner agency…

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Updates from Hannah’s Route

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Greetings from supervisor Hannah’s route! Volunteers are enjoying their last week in community, and are seeing their community based initiatives come together. Many are working…

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Getting to Know Barahona


Our staff team is very excited to see how our volunteers’ leadership skills and Spanish are playing out in their communities! Volunteers are in their…

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Volunteer Post: Brooke


The sounds of the river rushing, birds chirping, and music playing drift in through the open window. I look out at the lush, rolling green…

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Starting Micro-Projects in Cuenca


Just like that, another week in community has gone by! This week was a rewarding one for both volunteers and project staff, as many micro-projects…

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⏰Today is the day! ⏰ Submit your AMIGOS application by midnight TONIGHT and secure your spot on your favorite Session A project! 

🤩 Don’t miss out on our Financial Assistance packages, and join us in Costa Rica, Paraguay, or Panama this summer! Visit our website to view spots left by project or visit amigosinternational.org/affordability to learn about AMIGOS Financial Assistance.

💻 Need any help with your AMIGOS application? Email us at outreach@amigosinternational.org or schedule a 1:1 call with us by visiting the link in our bio!

What AMIGOS 2024 project are you applying to?!🦥🐠🐢🦋🧉☕️

⏰Today is the day! ⏰ Submit your AMIGOS application by midnight TONIGHT and secure your spot on your favorite Session A project! 

🤩 Don’t miss out on our Financial Assistance packages, and join us in Costa Rica, Paraguay, or Panama this summer! Visit our website to view spots left by project or visit amigosinternational.org/affordability to learn about AMIGOS Financial Assistance.

💻 Need any help with your AMIGOS application? Email us at [email protected] or schedule a 1:1 call with us by visiting the link in our bio!

What AMIGOS 2024 project are you applying to?!🦥🐠🐢🦋🧉☕️
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That’s right! And so the countdown begins!🤩💚 We are just 6 DAYS away from our Session A deadline!🎉

If you want to be part of an AMIGOS summer project with a June start date, NOW is the time to apply!

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Have any questions about our 2024 programs?

Head to our website and sign up for our next info session on Sunday, April 14, or sign up for a 1:1 counseling call today!

🎥✨: @leah_otilllar 
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That’s right! And so the countdown begins!🤩💚 We are just 6 DAYS away from our Session A deadline!🎉

If you want to be part of an AMIGOS summer project with a June start date, NOW is the time to apply!

🇵🇦🇨🇷🇵🇾

Have any questions about our 2024 programs?

Head to our website and sign up for our next info session on Sunday, April 14, or sign up for a 1:1 counseling call today!

🎥✨: @leah_otilllar
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#volunteerabroad #highschoolspanish #apspanish #highschoolsummerabroad #serviceprojects #middleschoolspanish
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AMIGOS is thrilled to announce that we are participating in the TCS #NewYorkCityMarathon once again!🎉 

🤩 This will be the second time we are participating in the world’s biggest marathon—and YOU could be part of Team AMIGOS!

🗽 If you’re interested in participating or learning more, send us an email at impact@amigosinternational.org by next Monday, April 15!

AMIGOS is thrilled to announce that we are participating in the TCS #NewYorkCityMarathon once again!🎉 

🤩 This will be the second time we are participating in the world’s biggest marathon—and YOU could be part of Team AMIGOS!

🗽 If you’re interested in participating or learning more, send us an email at [email protected] by next Monday, April 15!
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Summer is right around the corner!🎉 Join the AMIGOS team in Houston, Texas as the Travel Coordinator this summer. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safe and successful travel of our volunteers to and from Latin America. 

This is a fantastic chance for someone enthusiastic about AMIGOS programs and interacting with volunteers and families!

🔗 Learn more about this role at the link in our bio.

📧 Submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your qualifications to Annie Borgeson, our Admissions Manager, at jobs@amigosinternational.org.
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#traveljobs #houstonjobs #georgebushairport #travelcoordinator

Summer is right around the corner!🎉 Join the AMIGOS team in Houston, Texas as the Travel Coordinator this summer. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safe and successful travel of our volunteers to and from Latin America.

This is a fantastic chance for someone enthusiastic about AMIGOS programs and interacting with volunteers and families!

🔗 Learn more about this role at the link in our bio.

📧 Submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your qualifications to Annie Borgeson, our Admissions Manager, at [email protected].
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#traveljobs #houstonjobs #georgebushairport #travelcoordinator
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An extraordinary, ordinary AMIGOS adventure.🌎❤️ 

What are you waiting for?! Join us in Latin America this summer!😍 AMIGOS projects with June start dates have an April 16th application deadline.

Run to our website to reserve your spot–Financial Assistance packages are still available!

🎥✨: @leah_otilllar 
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#volunteerabroad #highschoolspanish #teentravel #apspanish #ibspanish #practicespanish #highschoolsummerabroad #studyabroad #volunteering #culturalimmersion

An extraordinary, ordinary AMIGOS adventure.🌎❤️

What are you waiting for?! Join us in Latin America this summer!😍 AMIGOS projects with June start dates have an April 16th application deadline.

Run to our website to reserve your spot–Financial Assistance packages are still available!

🎥✨: @leah_otilllar
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#volunteerabroad #highschoolspanish #teentravel #apspanish #ibspanish #practicespanish #highschoolsummerabroad #studyabroad #volunteering #culturalimmersion
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Applying for AMIGOS Financial Assistance this year? You have until midnight tonight to submit your application! ⏰

Make your dream of traveling and volunteering in Latin America a reality with AMIGOS Financial Assistance packages!🌎❤️

👉 Have any questions about the application or AMIGOS Summer 2024 projects? Send us an email at outreach@amigosinternational.org or set up a 1:1 appointment with a counselor. We’re here to help!🤗

👉 Did you know we also host Fundraising info sessions for all prospective AMIGOS volunteers? Meet with our staff to get familiar with the fundraising tools and strategies AMIGOS offers families!

✈️ Sign up by visiting amigosinternational.org/affordability.

Applying for AMIGOS Financial Assistance this year? You have until midnight tonight to submit your application! ⏰

Make your dream of traveling and volunteering in Latin America a reality with AMIGOS Financial Assistance packages!🌎❤️

👉 Have any questions about the application or AMIGOS Summer 2024 projects? Send us an email at [email protected] or set up a 1:1 appointment with a counselor. We’re here to help!🤗

👉 Did you know we also host Fundraising info sessions for all prospective AMIGOS volunteers? Meet with our staff to get familiar with the fundraising tools and strategies AMIGOS offers families!

✈️ Sign up by visiting amigosinternational.org/affordability.
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