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Length | Training Dates |
In-Country Dates |
Ages | Application Deadline |
Price | |
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Session A - 3 Spots Left! | 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 29–July 19 |
15–22 | April 15 - Apply now! |
$5,575 Financial assistance is still available! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If you deferred your participation from a 2020 program, your fee may be lower. Please contact Krista Boscoe at [email protected] for pricing and application details. |
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 27–Aug 16 |
15–22 | May 15 - Apply now! |
$5,575 Financial assistance is still available! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If you deferred your participation from a 2020 program, your fee may be lower. Please contact Krista Boscoe at [email protected] for pricing and application details. |
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 29–July 19
$5,575
Financial assistance is still available! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you deferred your participation from a 2020 program, your fee may be lower. Please contact Krista Boscoe at [email protected] for pricing and application details.
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 27–Aug 16
$5,575
Financial assistance is still available! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you deferred your participation from a 2020 program, your fee may be lower. Please contact Krista Boscoe at [email protected] for pricing and application details.
Pod-based. Maximum enrollment is 20.
pura vida = life is good, cool
tuanis = cool
Pinto (rice and black beans), plantains, tortillas
Great for vegetarians!
AMIGOS has worked in Costa Rica for more than 35 years.
You’ll get to travel to two distinct regions in Costa Rica: the Caribbean coast and the Monteverde cloud forest. Meet community members who are taking action to adapt their environmental protection efforts to the challenges of climate change!
You will spend part of your time in Monteverde, a mountainous, ecotourism-based economy, and the rural beachside community of Parismina.
Monteverde: Explore how private conservation efforts led to the rise of ecotourism in the area. Meet local community members and learn how ecotourism has impacted their lives.
Parismina: Focus on community-based initiatives to adapt to climate change as well as the impact of climate change on coastal communities. Support wildlife protection by setting up sea turtle nurseries, identifying nests, and other needs.
Volunteer with a sea turtle protection and environmental education organization. Earn 40 service hours while supporting local initiatives.
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.
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.
Prepare for AMIGOS through guided training in topics like: cultural humility, health and safety, emotional intelligence, travel safety, Spanish, leadership, and team building.
Upon arrival in the field, you’ll start country-specific training with your pod. During your time abroad, you’ll meet regularly with an AMIGOS staff member who serves as your mentor.
AMIGOS has just been an opportunity for me to grow as a person and become the best version of me possible. That’s pretty much why I came here—just to grow and have a great experience and learn more about myself and other cultures. It’s just been fantastic.
—Lex, Volunteer in Costa Rica
We're hiring part-time summer roles and year-long AmeriCorps VISTA members! Find out more at the Work With Us link in our bio.
On the Colorado: Western Slope Project this summer, visit places like Mesa Verde National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Lizard Head Recreation Area, and the Uncompaghre Wilderness!
RSVP for Wednesday's info session about Colorado programs at the link in our bio.
Want to work with AMIGOS? We're hiring full-time and part-time roles starting this summer.
Find out more about the Travel Specialist, Travel & On-Call Associate, AmeriCorps VISTA Marketing Associate, and AmeriCorps VISTA Outreach Associate roles at the link in our bio.
🎉 Announcing the Centennial Award for the Western Colorado Project this summer! 🎉
Financial assistance packages of $500–$2,500 are available specifically for students on this project who are passionate about conservation and service. More info & apply at the link in bio.
Just one week left to apply for Session A of our summer programs in Latin America!
Submit your application by April 15th at the link in bio - pass this info along!
Do you know that this year we're launching our first-ever project in Colorado? Explore how the West stays wild while supporting local conservation initiatives. Apply by April 15 and get $500 off your program fee!
Apply link in bio.
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