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Length | Training Dates |
In-Country Dates |
Ages | Application Deadline |
Price | |
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Session A | 3 weeks |
Online training on COVID-19, health and safety, mental health, travel, and AMIGOS history before departure. Leadership and orientation training take place in-country. |
June 22–July 12 |
15–19 | The deadline for Session A has passed. Please email our Admissions team with any questions at [email protected] |
$5,875 – includes all in-country expenses |
Session B | 3 Weeks |
Online training on COVID-19, health and safety, mental health, travel, and AMIGOS history before departure. Leadership and orientation training take place in-country. |
July 20–August 9 |
15–19 | The deadline for Session B has passed. |
$5,875 – includes all in-country expenses |
Online training on COVID-19, health and safety, mental health, travel, and AMIGOS history before departure. Leadership and orientation training take place in-country.
June 22–July 12
$5,875 – includes all in-country expenses
Online training on COVID-19, health and safety, mental health, travel, and AMIGOS history before departure. Leadership and orientation training take place in-country.
July 20–August 9
$5,875 – includes all in-country expenses
Pod-based. Maximum enrollment is 20, with two spots reserved for students from Costa Rica.
pura vida = life is good, cool
tuanis = cool
Get two college credits for this project! Find out more here.
Pinto (rice and black beans), plantains, tortillas
Great for vegetarians!
Earn 30 service hours while supporting local conservation initiatives.
AMIGOS has worked in Costa Rica for more than 35 years.
This experience will be led in Spanish and English, so you’ll get a chance to use your language skills in Costa Rica! Plus, two spots on this project are reserved for students from Costa Rica so you’ll have the chance to make friends across borders. You’ll get to volunteer with two organizations in Costa Rica, meeting local people who are taking action to counter the effects of climate change.
Two spots on this project are reserved for youth from Costa Rica, so you’ll get an in-depth experience with local culture. Practice your Spanish and even learn some local slang! Relax in nature and learn the true meaning of pura vida.
We will support two organizations on this program. One organization supports sea turtle conservation and environmental work and the other one focuses on education and agricultural and biological research. Earn 30 service hours while volunteering.
Learn how to create ethical service initiatives by working with–not for–a community, engaging local organizations and partners, and evaluating the impact of your work. AMIGOS works with trusted local partners that are passionate and committed to working with our volunteers on community service projects.
Cultural humility is a process of both self-reflection about your own culture as well as learning about other cultures. You will examine your own beliefs and cultural identity and gain an understanding of how structural racism has impacted societies and the roles that communities can take to lead systemic change.
Learn, grow, and discover your leadership potential! Explore your sense of purpose and start to establish your personal goals and values through introspection and inquiry.
AMIGOS programs provide a unique opportunity to experience a new culture. Volunteers report increased fluency in Spanish after completing our program. Activities go far beyond the classroom — you’ll lead activities in Spanish, learn local slang, and increase your confidence with real-world practice. You will not believe how fast your Spanish improves when you use it in conversation every day!
Travel to must-see spots in your host country! You’ll travel as a group to experience unique destinations like volcanoes, ancient ruins, national parks, and historical sites. You’ll get to see these places from the distinct perspective of someone who has spent time in that country and learned about the culture firsthand. Plus, you’ll bond with their fellow volunteers and have fun!
AMIGOS is the industry leader in health and safety management. Our staff is prepared to help you with any situation that may arise. Each volunteer receives a personalized emergency plan, as well as support from local staff teams and a professional 24-hour On-Call Safety Team of travel specialists, doctors, and mental health specialists. A Health and Wellness Coordinator is on staff with the group throughout the duration of their stay. AMIGOS also has an established network of vetted medical clinics and hospitals throughout the region.
AMIGOS is a fun experience but at the same time, it’s meaningful. It gave me a more globalized perspective and allowed me to grow.
–Sofia, 2021 Montañas y Mar Volunteer
Want to join AMIGOS this fall? Apply by September 6 for the Social Impact Accelerator! Head to @amigos_americas to learn more.
New AMIGOS programs for summer 2022 just announced today! Head to @amigos_americas to find out more 🙌
Hey Montañas y Mar volunteers! We miss you already 💚
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Thank you for all of the memories and laughs session B! We hope that you all were able to grow, learn many new things, and change your perspectives during the past 3 weeks. We miss you! 💛
¡Gracias por todos los recuerdos y risas sesión B! Esperamos que todos hayan podido crecer y aprender muchas cosas nuevas durante las últimas 3 semanas. ¡Te extrañamos! 💛
Debriefing activities allowed the participants to reflect on their trip and connect on a deeper level. Moments like these are always some of our favorites due to the closure that they bring!
Las actividades de debriefing permitieron a los participantes reflexionar sobre su viaje y conectarse a un nivel más profundo. ¡Momentos como estos son siempre algunos de nuestros favoritos por el cierre que traen!
We spent an entire week in Matapalo volunteering with @tortugasvpa , an environmental and turtle conservation organization. Throughout the week, we did a variety of community service work that included nightly turtle patrols and hatchery monitoring. Also, we did other solo volunteer projects like beach clean ups and reforestation work. Thank you for all that you do and for having us!
Pasamos una semana entera en Matapalo como voluntarios con @tortugasvpa, una organización ambiental y de conservación de tortugas. En la semana, hicimos una variedad de trabajos de servicio comunitario que incluyeron patrullas de tortugas y monitoreo de vivero. Además, hicimos otros proyectos de voluntariado en como limpieza de playas y trabajos de reforestación. ¡Gracias por todo lo que hacen y por invitarnos!
La semana pasada salimos al parque nacional Marino Ballena @pnmarinoballena. Hicimos trabajo comunitario, disfrutamos un almuerzo delicioso, y pasamos tiempo en la playa.
The past week we went to Marino Ballena national park. We did community service, enjoyed a delicious lunch, and spent the afternoon on the beach.
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