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Los Santos: Morning Routine


Los Santos: Morning Routine   Today started off relatively later than usual. For the past week, Roman, my partner, and I have been getting up…

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Coclé: La Bienvenida


Coclé: La Bienvenida   Session B started and all the volunteers arrived in Panama very nervous but ready for this new experience. After a night…

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La Brunca: Chocolate


La Brunca: Chocolate   Upon reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as a young child, I somehow got it into my head that chocolate makers…

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La Sierra: The End of Our Trip


La Sierra: The End of Our Trip   Botanical Garden – Jardín Botánico Earlier this week, our volunteers traveled to the city of Cuenca to…

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Tierras Altas: Sustainable Agriculture


Tierras Altas: Sustainable Agriculture   Buenas from the Tierras Altas Session B participants! Our week kicked off with more traveling! The journey to Cerra Punta,…

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Tierras Altas: Days in Santa Clara


Tierras Altas: Days in Santa Clara   Written by Joel and Samantha S.    Our first week in Panama has been spent traveling and sweating…

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Chimborazo: Checking In!


Chimborazo: Checking In! By: Project Supervisor Rosa, and Participants Riley, David, Ellie, and Ruby  One of the communities with outstanding involvement this summer in Chimborazo,…

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Cartago y Caribe: A Week in Our Life


Cartago y Caribe: A Week in Our Life   Hola! During our first week in Costa Rica, we experienced so many new and amazing things.…

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Pezeta: Una Visita a la Feria


Pezeta: Una Visita a la Feria   After a peaceful night’s sleep that was encouraged by the soothing sounds of Quebradas’ nearby river, all of…

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Calling all our Amigos in the Bay Area!💚

We are so excited to share that we’re hosting a panel next Wednesday, May 8 at Manny’s Cafe in San Francisco, featuring alumni within the climate field who are working to preserve the planet for future generations.

🌎✨ This will be the start of our 60th Anniversary: In Conversation series, which will run over the next year and include virtual and in-person panels to highlight the fantastic work of our alumni!

The panel event at Manny’s will celebrate the past while allowing us to ponder our role in the solutions of the future.

📧 Join us next Wednesday! Email Dorothy at dnugent@amigosinternational.org to RSVP or learn more!

Calling all our Amigos in the Bay Area!💚

We are so excited to share that we’re hosting a panel next Wednesday, May 8 at Manny’s Cafe in San Francisco, featuring alumni within the climate field who are working to preserve the planet for future generations.

🌎✨ This will be the start of our 60th Anniversary: In Conversation series, which will run over the next year and include virtual and in-person panels to highlight the fantastic work of our alumni!

The panel event at Manny’s will celebrate the past while allowing us to ponder our role in the solutions of the future.

📧 Join us next Wednesday! Email Dorothy at [email protected] to RSVP or learn more!
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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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