HOW TO APPLY

AMIGOS gives you an exciting chance to have an adventure and explore the world outside of a classroom. You will live in a new country or state and work on sustainable community service projects. These experiences prepare you for your future, improve your Spanish, and build your confidence. You develop leadership skills that will set you apart in college and throughout your career. With AMIGOS, you will learn about the world by living in it. Click here to explore our Summer 2022 Programs.

How to apply:

At this time, all Phoenix area students are encouraged to apply through our National Chapter. The Phoenix Chapter will not be running local operations this 2021-2022 cycle. Learn more about the National Chapter path here!

ABOUT

The AMIGOS Phoenix Chapter is part of a 20 Chapter Network that recruits, trains, and supports AMIGOS volunteers and families in their local community. The AMIGOS Phoenix Chapter recruits, trains, and supports AMIGOS participants and their families from the Phoenix metro area.

The Phoenix Chapter is not running local operations this 2021-2022 cycle. All Phoenix area students are encouraged to apply through our National Chapter. Learn more about the National Chapter path here!

FEES & FUNDING

Please click here to review our National Chapter program fees and funding details.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

AMIGOS actively recruits and supports inclusion of volunteers from diverse backgrounds. AMIGOS provides needs-based financial assistance with distribution determined by family income, number of dependents and special financial circumstances. Please click here for more information on financial assistance and other ways of funding your trip.

TRAINING

The transformative AMIGOS experience starts before leaving home.

With over 55 years of experience preparing young people for travel and service abroad, AMIGOS training offers unparalleled global youth leadership development. Pre-departure training equips volunteers with the critical thinking, communication skills, and technical knowledge they need to make a meaningful impact across cultures while staying healthy and safe.

National Chapter training is customized and conducted by our professional staff, depending on each program’s requirements. Check out this blog about National Chapter training!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jesus Aponte

President

602-748-9648
President@amigos-phoenix.org

Katie Hindman

Volunteer Fundraising Liason

503-501-9600

Lucinda Hopka

Treasurer

602-698-9800

Treasurer@amigos-phoenix.org

Faith Phillips

Training Director

602-689-5763
Recruitment@amigos-phoenix.org

Florence McCutcheon

Recruitment Coordinator

602-989-6224

Recruitment@amigos-phoenix.org

Yvonne Ortega

Paperwork Coordinator

602-290-6403

Don Hanson

Parent Coordinator

602-809-0557

Parent-Coordinator@amigos-phoenix.org