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Chimborazo Call Home Date


Chimborazo volunteers will be given the option to call home on July 18th. Some of you may have already heard from your volunteer! If you…

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Call Home Date: Santa Elena


Santa Elena volunteers will be given the option to call home on July 6th. Some of you may have already heard from your volunteer! If…

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Cuenca in the Field


Week 1 with host families: Done! Our volunteers have had a full week settling in with their host families, getting to know the city of…

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Adventures in Coclé

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This week has been a fun and exciting week for Coclé with a lot of different adventures and opportunities for our volunteers. June 24th was…

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Monte Grande: Un montón de nuevas experiencias

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Five amazing Discover Panama volunteers are just beginning their homestays in the beautiful town of Monte Grande. Below are some quick stories and thoughts from…

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Photo Update from Pérez Zeledón


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Welcome to Chimborazo

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This past week was an incredibly eventful week in Chimborazo! Our volunteers arrived in the early morning of the 26th after flights from across the…

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Volleyball Tournament and Route Update


This week our volunteers spent the most time sharpening their teamwork skills and taking their volleyball team to the next level. Surely they enjoyed their…

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Call Home Dates: Azuero Project


Azuero volunteers will be given the option to call home the week of July 8th on a rolling basis. If you do not hear from…

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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.

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.
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🌟 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!)

🌟 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!)
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🏡 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 yap@amigosinternational.org.

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

🏡 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
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🎥 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 marketing@amigosinternational.org 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!

🎥 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!
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