Amigos de las Américas provides the perfect opportunity for university students to complement the academic world with a full-immersion experience working in a community in Latin America. To create these opportunities, we partner with international non-profits, local agencies and government ministries who share in the vision of engaging international and local students in their work. 

College Volunteers are partnered in groups of two or three and provided additional opportunities to learn about local issues.  Volunteers participate in meetings with representatives from local organizations, allowing for the opportunity to gain a more in-depth, hands-on understanding of culture, history, development efforts in the region.  Volunteers also receive readings about development and project themes, which are discussed in weekly meetings. Students interested in pursuing independent research projects are encouraged to submit a proposal to AMIGOS.

College-age Volunteers are welcome to participate in any of our programs, but there are a few options that are designed specifically for college students.

Within our summer program, there are 2 tracks. 

What Summer Projects have Global Discovery Options in 2013?

• Cartagena, Colombia
• Oaxaca, Mexico
• Cañar, Ecuador
   

Long-Term Opportunities

• Gap Year and Gap Semester Programs

What does AMIGOS offer to college students? 

• A close-up look at community development
• Small-group meetings with international nonprofit and government agencies
• University groupings
• Research opportunities
• Support in seeking college credit
• Future summer job opportunities
• After graduation, a network of alumni of nearly 25,000 people

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