Enhanced Health and Safety Commitment
AMIGOS is a recognized leader in prioritizing health and safety. We are dedicated to ensuring your well-being during your volunteer journey. Our dedicated staff is extensively trained to address any situation that may arise, providing you with peace of mind throughout your experience.
Personalized Emergency Preparedness:
All AMIGOS volunteers benefit from a meticulously tailored emergency plan, designed to address your specific needs. In addition to this, our local staff teams are readily available to offer support. We’ve gone a step further by assembling a dedicated 24-hour On-Call Safety Team, comprised of experienced travel specialists, medical professionals, and mental health specialists. This team is just a call away, ensuring that you’re never alone when facing challenges.
Rigorous Risk Monitoring:
We actively collaborate with renowned organizations like the Peace Corps, the CDC, and U.S. Embassies to stay updated on potential risks in the regions where we operate. By leveraging their expertise, we maintain an up-to-date understanding of the local context to keep you safe.
Extensive Medical Network:
AMIGOS boasts a well-established network of carefully vetted medical clinics and hospitals throughout the region, ensuring that you have access to the best possible medical care should the need arise.