Amigos de las Americas
Vitals
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GYA Accredited Since:
2017
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Enrolling:
Yes - Mission Statement:
Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) inspires leaders through authentic service and immersion experiences.
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Level of Independence/Supervision (mouse-over for definition):
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Program Locations
Typical Itinerary
Gap Semester or Year in Cuenca, Ecuador
Fall 2023: September 7–December 15, 2023 (Deadline: July 11, 2023)
Academic Year: September 7–May 17, 2024 (Deadline: July 11, 2023)
Spring 2024: January 30–May 17, 2024 (Deadline: November 28, 2023)
Live, Work, and Study in Cuenca, Ecuador! You’ll complete an internship with a local organization, take classes to improve your Spanish skills, and live with a local host family. When you join the AMIGOS semester or the year project, you will:
- Become a part of an international cohort of volunteers
- Meet remarkable people through your time with your host family, internship colleagues, AMIGOS staff team, and fellow volunteers
- Learn more about Ecuador with excursions that are beyond traditional tourist travel
- Explore what living abroad and in the larger world is really all about
While you are working alongside colleagues at your internship, you'll learn to develop, support, and implement a sustainable service project to contribute to this new place you can call home.
Learn more: https://amigosinternational.org/programs/gap-semester-cuenca-ecuador/.
Check out some of our Gap photos in Ecuador! https://www.instagram.com/amigos_americas_ecuador/.
Program Outcomes
- Leadership
- Real-World Skills
- Community Engagement
- Cultural Humility
- Independence
- Spanish Fluency
- Personal Reflection
- Capacity-Building
- Project Management
- Design Thinking
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Health and safety has always been our number one priority, but in today's world, this takes on a deeper meaning. A Health and Safety Coordinator will stay onsite with the group throughout the in-person programs. Our 24/7 On-Call Safety System is in place the entire time students are in the field. Our On-Call team includes medical and mental health professionals.
Learn more about our COVID-19 regulations on our website.
Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring
- Program Duration: Semester, Yearlong
- Typical Program Cost: $13,775–$24,795
- Program Financial Aid: Yes
- Other Financial Aid Details:
Need-based financial assistance is available! Visit our website at amigosinternational.org for details.
Fundraising support offered by AMIGOS.
Staff Training and Certification
AMIGOS has been running leadership immersion programs in Latin America since 1965. We have long-standing relationships with partner agencies, host families, and community members in the countries in which we work.
Gap Program staff receive pre-departure and in-country training. Staff members speak Spanish fluently and have experience living abroad. They are supported by AMIGOS Regional Directors and staff at our Headquarters in the U.S. The staff to volunteer ratio is at least 1:7.
All volunteers and staff are supported by the AMIGOS 24/7 On-Call Safety Team. An AMIGOS staff member is available at all times to respond to any issues that arise while volunteers are abroad or are traveling to and from their host country. Our On-Call team also includes medical and mental health professionals based in the U.S. We have relationships with vetted hospitals and clinics in-country.
If you would like to know more about our COVID-19 response and contingency plans, please visit our website at amigosinternational.org.