WHAT VOLUNTEERS DO:
- Live with a host family in a community or city with one other Volunteer partner
- Serve as an intern with a local or international community development organization
- Collaborate with youth and community members to organize service projects and facilitate extra-curricular activities
- Participate in monthly trainings and excursions all around Nicaragua along with other Volunteers each month
- Create multimedia projects to track and share progress (videos, blogs, etc.)
- Independent research proposals will be considered
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 years of high school Spanish or equivalent
- Completion of high school
COST
- Gap Year: $19,500
- Gap Semester: $9,900
- Costs include domestic and international airfare
- Scholarships and fundraising assistance are available
MORE INFORMATION
Click here to request more information.
APPLICATION
We are now accepting applications on a rolling basis. The final deadline is March 31, 2012 but it is best to apply early to ensure a spot. Please follow the steps below to complete your application:
1. Online Application
Click to begin an application.
Click to resume an application.
2. Submit Deposit
The deposit is part of the total participation fee and is 100% refundable until acceptance into the program. Volunteers may be accepted into the program during the phone interview, which takes place once all application materials are received.
Deposit amount: $1,000
Click to pay with a credit card online,
OR
Send a check for $1,000 made out to "AMIGOS" with "[Your Name] Gap Year Deposit" on the memo line to:
Amigos de las Americas
Gap Year Program
5618 Star Lane
Houston, TX 77057
