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Classroom Ice Breakers for Educators
AMIGOS believes in learning by doing. Classroom ice breakers are step one in our training program. Before we send our volunteers to Latin America, they…
Who Should Take a Gap Year?
Who should take a gap year or semester? You! Yes, that’s right, YOU! Not convinced that taking a gap year is for you? Let’s talk…
A Family of AMIGOS: A Love Story
Allison and Blake are AMIGOS alums who met in Latin America, where they both volunteered as Route Leaders in Paraguay in 1991. Eventually, they got…
What do llamas receive when they graduate?: A collection of llama jokes
AMIGOS alumni get the chance to meet llamas, alpacas, and vicunas while they volunteer in Latin America. Memories of these new friends always make our…
Community is Where the Heart Is: An Interview with Lauren Kobashigawa
Alumni Stories, Dominican Republic
Lauren is an AMIGOS alumna who spent last summer with AMIGOS in the Dominican Republic. After returning home to the United States, she was inspired…
Dia de Amistad or International Friendship Day
Everyday is a great day to celebrate your friends, but did you know there’s an official day to celebrate your favorite people? Día de Amistad,…
Benefits of Community Service
When you’re trying to get ready for college, you’ll often hear people talking about the benefits of “community service.” Either you have a required number…
Getting Out of Your Element: An Interview with Felipe De los Santos
Former AMIGOS Youth Ambassador and Mentor, Project Supervisor, and Associate Project Director Felipe De los Santos shares his experience getting out of his element and…