Location: International

Program Description:

Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) is a summer abroad, service learning program for high school and college students. The program, founded in 1965, empowers young adults to grow as leaders and increase their multi-cultural understanding through training and community service projects in Latin America.

As an AMIGOS Volunteer, you will live with a host family and immerse yourself in the language and culture of your host community. You will be living in a community with only one or two other AMIGOS Volunteers, so you will get the opportunity to take ownership of your project and truly experience collaborative development work.

During its 46-year history, more than 24,000 AMIGOS Volunteers have participated as AMIGOS Volunteers. So when you return home, you join a strong network of Amigos who can support you in your future endeavors.

Application deadline:

Overall rating:

Average: 5 (2 votes)

Host:

Qualifications: Must be 16yrs old (by 9/1/12) and have completed 2yrs of HS level Spanish or the equivalent

Program Dates / Length: 6-8 weeks during summer (dates vary by project choice)

Housing: Volunteers stay with host families

Cost / Availability of Financial Aid: The program costs $4,865 which includes airfare, housing, food, 24 hour On-Call emergency system, pre and post-departure training materials and support, and more. Financial assistance is available.

Credit Awarded: Yes - Independent Study and Academic Internship credit

Mailing Address:

5618 Star Lane
Houston, TX 77057

Phone: 800-231-7796

E-mail: info@amigoslink.org

Website: www.amigoslink.org