It's a unique and rare opportunity to be able to live, participate and serve as a volunteer in an Andean community. This program offers you exactly that, at a young age. I've met hundreds of adults that tell me "they wish they had the opportunity at my age" - not that you should do this program because "grown-ups" wish they could, but because it's that rare of an opportunity.
Amigos does an excellent job placing volunteers in host communities, creating a positive home-stay experience and offering youth of the Americas true leadership opportunities to grow into themselves and be of service to a community.
Volunteers experience Andean culture first hand, build their language and communication skills, and connect with the kids in their communities. The Andes are a special place, they evoke a personal transformation.
Amigos attention to health and safety is unparalleled. If you're a parent reading this, they've got an incredible network of doctors and hospitals, plus many trainings to explain to you how their health and safety network functions.
Amigos volunteers are of service. First to their host communities, second to themselves. They learn, grow and play in a way that changes their life, for the rest of their lives.
