What is AMIGOS?

“I lived with a family of five in a rural area and was completely immersed in Spanish language and culture. I felt so accepted by my family and community that within a few weeks the village of El Comejen began to feel like a second home.”  —Kevin Thomas, Veteran Volunteer

 

Welcome

AMIGOS offers innovative programs and an exceptional history

For more than four decades, Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) has facilitated transformational community service involving more than 20,000 youth Volunteers and thousands of communities in Latin America. Through our programs, high school and college-aged Volunteers jump in with head, heart, and hands to contribute to health, education, and environmental service projects.

AMIGOS works to unite the Americas

AMIGOS projects are a collaborative effort between our participants, a vigorous network of Pan-American partner agencies, and the local knowledge and experience of our host communities.

AMIGOS values youth leadership and creativity

At the center of AMIGOS are the youth Volunteers who become catalysts, teachers, learners, and friends through the implementation of community service projects. These same Volunteers return to lead our programs in Latin America as Project Staff. AMIGOS is committed to being a youth-led organization in which creativity, initiative, and multicultural understanding are highly valued.

We would love to hear from you!
Featured Project

Oaxaca Technology and Nutrition Projects

Michoacan Featured Project PictureLive and work in a Mexican community and take on challenging nutrition and technology projects. Visit the Oaxaca project pages for more information!