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Volunteer Voice: Roshan


At first, I didn’t know what to expect from my AMIGOS experience. I thought I would be really homesick, and I thought that I wouldn’t…

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Calling Home: Dominican Republic Project


We wanted to let you all know that volunteers on Session A of the Barahona Project will be calling home this week on a rolling…

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First Week in Pérez Zeledón


Our Session A volunteers are already at work in their communities throughout Pérez Zeledón after a fun and successful briefing! Here’s a glimpse of what…

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First Week in Coclé

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Last week, our volunteers finally arrived! We were so happy, shouting and waving AMIGOS flags to welcome them in the airport. They were a bit…

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Route Update from the Dominican Republic


For this week’s blog we want to feature each of our Project Supervisors’ routes so that you get a glimpse of how the volunteers have…

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Coclé Midterm Call Home


Coclé Project volunteers will have the opportunity to call home on June 29th between 9 AM and 1 PM Central Time. The call may come…

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Host Family, Local Youth, National Volunteer Training, and Briefing


Wow! This past week was jam packed with excitement and hard work. The Project Staff Team was busy with trainings for national volunteers, host families,…

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Survey from a Project Supervisor’s Perspective


Earlier, I got the chance to go on “survey” as a Project Supervisor. This means that I traveled to one of our host communities to…

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Host Family Training in Coclé


This past week has been a whirlwind of errands, meetings and activities to prepare for volunteers’ arrival! Our project is so excited to welcome 60…

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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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#volunteerabroad #highschoolspanish #apspanish #highschoolsummerabroad #serviceprojects #middleschoolspanish

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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