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  • Amigos of the Week – Sofia and Tori

    Posted by lyoung

    Summer is almost here, and AMIGOS is excited for all of our 2019 volunteers! In order to showcase these incredible young leaders, we will be sharing “Amigos of the Week,” … Read More

    Classroom Ice Breakers for Educators

    Posted by lyoung

    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 take part in a comprehensive, … Read More

    What do llamas receive when they graduate?: A collection of llama jokes

    Posted by lyoung

    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 alumni smile! Here are some … Read More

    Getting Out of Your Element: An Interview with Felipe De los Santos

    Posted by lyoung

    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 building bridges across borders.   … Read More

    The Power of Collaboration

    Posted by lyoung

    AMIGOS Managing Director of Marketing and Communications and alumna April Hearne shares about her experience with AMIGOS in Mexico in 2008. She discusses the sustainability and lasting impact of an … Read More

    How to Support AMIGOS

    Posted by lyoung

    AMIGOS believes in the power of community—bringing people from around the world together to make an impact on our collective future. Volunteers open themselves to a broader world, giving them … Read More

    Reflections from the Gap Year Association Annual Conference

    Posted by lyoung

    AMIGOS National Outreach Manager Erin Aucar attended the Association for Experiential Education and the Gap Year Association Annual Conference this year. Here are her favorite moments and takeaways from her … Read More

    Amigos de las Américas Prioritizes Community in the San Francisco Bay Area with New Director

    Posted by lyoung

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amigos de las Américas Prioritizes Community in the San Francisco Bay Area with New Director SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 25, 2018) — AMIGOS believes in the power of … Read More

    5 Reasons to Be a Host Family

    Posted by lyoung

    It’s amazing to go on international adventures, but what if you could bring the adventure to you? You can be a host family yourself! Becoming a host family for the … Read More

    It’s Time: 2018 Photo, Video, and Blog Contest

    Posted by lyoung

    SHARE YOUR AMIGOS STORY! We invite all Summer 2018 project leadership team members and participants to submit photos, videos, and/or blogs about their AMIGOS experience. We’re looking for amazing action, … Read More

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