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Program Overview

AMIGOS Volunteers conduct community health and development projects in Latin America in partnership with international development agencies, local non-profit and government agencies and host communities.

Participants live with host families and work in groups of 2-3 AMIGOS Volunteers per community, providing a unique opportunity to experience Latin America in a very personal way.

Overarching Project Goal for all AMIGOS Projects:

To build leadership and life skills of youth in the Americas through exchange, civic engagement, and collaborative community development.

Overarching Objectives:

1. Increase active youth involvement in communities

    • Work with community youth to facilitate educational activities
    • Hold workshops with local youth
2. Increase knowledge and awareness of cultural, environmental, and health issues
    • Facilitate educational activities with children and young people with a focus on culture, health and environmental education, social skills, group leadership, and creative expression
    • Work on community projects related to these themes
3. Collaborate with community members on Community-Based Initiative (CBI) process


Additional Information:
AMIGOS Voices

“After three summers with AMIGOS, I fell in love with Latin America and spent the majority of my professional career involved in either the US Hispanic community or directly in Latin America. AMIGOS ignited a desire to experience the world of other cultures.”

– Peter Benziger, President, Lighthouse Marketing Services