Students looking to step out of their comfort zone with the support of supervisors and fellow volunteers. Students will divide their time between group housing and a homestay, which includes meeting up with their group for daily activities on weekdays and spending time with their host families during the weekends.
Receive college credit for joining this project! Learn more here.
Most meals will be typical Panamanian food, which can include a protein (meat, chicken, or eggs), a side of rice and lentils or fried dough, a salad, and either fried plantains or yucca.
Combination of dormitory-style lodging and homestays. Volunteers may be placed in pairs, groups of three, or individually. Volunteers will stay in the same community and do daily activities together.
This program is primarily located in the highlands of the Chiriqui Province and on the Pacific Coast of the Cocle Province. In the highlands, you can expect a temperature ranging from the low 60’s to mid 70’s and in the Pacific coast, a range between the mid 70’s and mid 90’s. During the months of June to August, rains and humidity are expected in both locations.
aguacero = rain shower
ofi = okay
Earn 36 service hours.
Length | Requirements | Dates | Ages | Application Deadline |
Price | |
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Session A | 3 Weeks |
Minimum 2 years of Spanish Passport valid 6 months after project end date Pre-departure training, online or in-person Attend Health and Safety and Project webinars in the Spring |
June 11–July 2, 2025
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15–19 |
Local Chapter: January 21. Missed this deadline? Get in touch with us at [email protected]. National Chapter Financial Assistance: March 11, 2025 National Chapter - June Departures: April 8, 2025 |
$5,875 – National Chapter $4,875 – Local Chapters Fees include all in-country expenses Fundraising Support Available Flight costs are not included. |
Session B | 3 Weeks |
Minimum 2 years of Spanish Passport valid 6 months after project end date Pre-departure training, online or in-person Attend Health and Safety and Project webinars in the Spring |
July 9–July 30, 2025 |
15–19 |
Local Chapter: January 21. Missed this deadline? Get in touch with us at [email protected]. National Chapter Financial Assistance: March 11, 2025 National Chapter - July Departures: May 14, 2025 |
$5,875 – National Chapter $4,875 – Local Chapters Fees include all in-country expenses Fundraising Support Available Flight costs are not included. |
Minimum 2 years of Spanish
Passport valid 6 months after project end date
Pre-departure training, online or in-person
Attend Health and Safety and Project webinars in the Spring
June 11–July 2, 2025
$5,875 – National Chapter
$4,875 – Local Chapters
Fees include all in-country expenses
Fundraising Support Available
Flight costs are not included.
Minimum 2 years of Spanish
Passport valid 6 months after project end date
Pre-departure training, online or in-person
Attend Health and Safety and Project webinars in the Spring
July 9–July 30, 2025
$5,875 – National Chapter
$4,875 – Local Chapters
Fees include all in-country expenses
Fundraising Support Available
Flight costs are not included.
Day 1: Arrive in Panama City – Stay the night with the group in a hostel
Day 2-4: Santa Clara – Arrive at our first project site – Dorm-style lodging at camp – Briefing activities, Spanish classes, community service activities such as maintenance of the lodging site
Day 5-18: Guadalupe – Travel to the highlands of Panama. Volunteers live with host families, work in a compost plant, orchid garden, and community farm. Attend workshops, spend time with host families, and go on group excursions around the area
Day 19-20: Panama City – Return to the city, stay in a hostel, participate in debriefing activities, and visit the Panama Canal and Casco Viejo
Day 21: Departure – Head to the airport and fly home
Happy #GivingTuesday, Amigos!🤗❤️ Today, make AMIGOS your charity and help us open the door for even more students to embark on life-changing immersion experiences!
Even the smallest contribution can make the biggest difference today.
Together, we can expand the AMIGOS mission and ensure these inspiring and transformative programs thrive for years to come.
Your donation creates opportunities for students to gain new perspectives, build lifelong skills, and make a lasting impact across the Americas.🌎✨
🎁 Donate today and support the next generation of AMIGOS leaders!
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“HOPE! These kids will save the world. I was so incredibly impressed with the students—they were mature, sweet, curious, and engaging.”
That’s how the Bantuveris family described hosting a Youth Ambassador in Austin, TX!🏡❤️ The experience brought joy, cultural exchange, and lifelong memories to their family in Austin.
🗓️ Join us tonight at 6 PM Central for a Youth Ambassador Host Family info session with our YA Coordinator, Carly!
This upcoming January, AMIGOS will welcome Youth Ambassadors from both Paraguay and the Dominican Republic to Texas!
🌟Register for tonight’s info session by visiting amigosinternational.org/youth-ambassadors-program or click the link in our bio or IG stories.
Have any questions? Contact our team at [email protected].
Exciting News! Have you heard about our new summer projects in the Dominican Republic?
That’s right!! AMIGOS is back en la República Dominicana! 🎉🌊🇩🇴
We’re so thrilled to announce the projects:
🏐 Dominican Republic: Cultural Connection Through Sports
🌺 Dominican Republic: Community Transformation in the Caribbean Mountains
Check out our website to explore project themes, service activities, excursions, and everything else these fun projects have to offer!
We can’t wait to see you embark on one of these exciting summer adventures.💙❤️
Learn more and apply today! Visit amigosinternational.org/summer-programs
“People are people everywhere–we all have things we care about, and a lot of our differences are based on our unique life experiences…” –Hannah R., January ‘24 Host Mom 🏡❤️
A huge “gracias” to the Rabin family for being part of our 2024 Youth Ambassadors host families!
🇩🇴 🇵🇾This upcoming January, you can also join us in hosting our Youth Ambassadors from Paraguay and the Dominican Republic in Austin, Texas! Don’t miss out on this rewarding experience!
🤠 To sign up or learn more about being a YA host family in Austin:
📧 Email us at [email protected]
📞 Sign up for a 1:1 call with our YA Coordinator, Carly Pearson! Or
📅 Join our YA Host Family Info Session next Monday at 6 PM CT!
Find all these links in our bio or visit amigosinternational.org/youth-ambassadors-program
👉 YA Program dates: January 24 to February 2, 2025
Announcing our new project, Panama: Schools and Community Connection!📚❤️
Length: 2 weeks
Ages: 15-19
🏡Lodging: Group Travel & Homestay
Spend your summer in Panama volunteering at rural community schools and leading fun, educational activities for kids alongside local youth!
Live with a host family to fully experience authentic Panamanian culture.🇵🇦
Session A: June 17-July 1, 2025
Session B: July 8-22, 2025
Session C: July 28-August 11, 2025
🗓️ Important Deadline: Apply by December 10, 2024 to be eligible for priority financial assistance!
🔗 Join us for our live Sunday info sessions to learn more. RSVP through the link in our bio, or visit amigosinternational.org/online-info-sessions.
🌟Calling all San Francisco Bay Area families! Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, November 19, for Engage & Empower – A 2025 AMIGOS Program Info Session, in-person!
💌 Join us at The Light House on Dolores from 6PM-7:30 PM.
🔗 To RSVP, visit the link in our bio!
Light bites and reception will begin at 6:00 PM with the info session beginning at 6:30 PM.
🌎🤗 This will be an evening of community, featuring AMIGOS alumni and staff members from the Bay Area who will give a presentation and answer your questions about our 2025 projects! You will also have the chance to meet with Sara Nathan, AMIGOS President & CEO, and local leadership in the Bay Area.
We hope this will be an opportunity for you to connect and learn. We look forward to seeing you there!
“My two children have learned about other countries’ cultures, about nourishing connections with foreigners…The Youth Ambassadors have taught my children about independence, leadership, and good manners…The YAs were role models for my children.”
—Griselda P., January & September 2024 Host Mom 🌎✨
🤗 Ready to make a difference like Griselda? AMIGOS is looking for host families in Austin, TX to welcome our Youth Ambassadors from Paraguay and the Dominican Republic next January! 🏡❤️
Program dates: January 24 to February 2, 2025
Want to learn more about being a host family in Austin?
📧 Email us at [email protected]
📞 Sign up for a 1:1 call with our YA Coordinator, Carly Pearson! Or
📅 Join our YA Host Family Info Session next Monday at 6 PM CT!
🔗 Find these links in our bio or visit amigosinternational.org/youth-ambassadors-program
Learn more about Panama: Supporting Sea Turtle Habitats🐢🇵🇦 (Only 5 spots left in Session A!)
Length: 3 weeks
Ages: 15-19
🏡Lodging: Group Travel & Homestay
*College credit available for this project!
Head to Panama next summer for an adventure where you’ll practice Spanish, make new friends, and volunteer with inspiring conservation organizations! Begin in the scenic Valle de Antón, supporting local reforestation efforts to help protect Panama’s unique plants and wildlife.🌼
Then, travel to a peaceful Pacific coast town, where you’ll stay with a welcoming host family in a rural beachside community.🌊💫 Get hands-on with a sea turtle protection project and work alongside local youth to make the coastline safer for nesting turtles.
Session A: June 26 - July 17, 2025 (5 spots left!)
Session B: July 23 - August 13, 2025
🗓️ Priority Financial Assistance Deadline: Dec 10, 2024
🔗 Want to learn more? Join us this Sunday for a live info session on Summer 2025 projects! RSVP at the link in our bio or visit amigosinternational.org/online-info-sessions.
My favorite part of the project was building connections with those around me. I got to meet so many interesting people from all over the country and from Panama. I made friendships that will hopefully last a lifetime.
—Kate, Volunteer in Panama, 2022
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 off the beaten path and to must-see spots in Panama! You’ll travel as a group to experience unique destinations like extinct volcanoes, cloud forests, and waterfalls. 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 group. During your time abroad, you’ll meet regularly with an AMIGOS staff member who serves as your mentor.
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