Are You Eligible to Volunteer?
To learn more about the AMIGOS experience, we encourage parents and potential volunteers to attend one of our orientation meetings. A personal and in-depth explanation of the program is provided from both a student and a parent perspective. See our chapter calendar or call the Houston Chapter office for details: 713-782-5290 ext, 125.
There are three steps to becoming an AMIGO:
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Attend one of our Orientation Sessions (October)- Application forms will be distributed.
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Complete an Application - Bring the completed Application to the Interview. Read on for application details and a link to the online application.
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Sign up for an Interview (late October)- Both student and parent(s) must come to the interview.
Requirements - AMIGOS volunteers must:
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Be 16 years of age by September 1 in the calendar year of travel to Latin America
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Complete the sophomore year of high school before departure to Latin America
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Complete at least two years of high school level Spanish, or equivalent, prior to departure
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Complete the full AMIGOS training program
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Fulfill fund raising requirements
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Pass several screenings and/or proficiency tests
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Meet AMIGOS General Health Criteria
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Adhere to AMIGOS Standards of Personal Conduct and Community Behavior
Amigos de las Américas
5618 Star Lane | Houston, Texas 77057
(713) 782-5290 | (800) 231-7796
F: (713) 782-9267 | info@amigoslink.org
Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) hosts programs for young adults to volunteer abroad. AMIGOS' volunteer opportunities focus on youth leadership training and community development in Latin America.
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