The family fee to participate in an AMIGOS Summer Program in the Seattle Chapter varies by project. Please see the Fees section to the right to review pricing.

The Seattle Chapter covers AMIGOS program costs through a combination of family payments and fundraising activities. This approach allows us to keep costs to families low while teaching valuable fundraising and community outreach skills.

All volunteers are required to fully take part in each fundraising activity as fundraising skills are an important component of AMIGOS training program and raise awareness of AMIGOS programs in the community. Volunteers receive considerable help with regard to fundraising strategies, and the experience gained in this effort will definitely build important skills!

LETTER WRITING/DONOR CONTACTS

Each volunteer is required to send out 100 emails and/or letters to friends and family, to request individual tax-deductible donations (the revenue from this effort is pooled). Letters are written by the student with considerable help provided by the chapter during the process.

Additional funding opportunities

All alumni interested in volunteering again with AMIGOS will receive a credit of $1,000 towards their family fee and qualify to apply for the Alumni Award.

Financial assistance

AMIGOS actively recruits and supports inclusion of volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Last year, 40% of volunteers received financial assistance! AMIGOS provides needs-based financial assistance with distribution determined by family income, number of dependents and special financial circumstances. We provide amounts of 10-90% of the family fee to qualified applicants as deductions on the family fee.

The financial assistance application deadline is January 24, 2023. However, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible while funds are available. Financial assistance applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline. Apply here!

Please contact the Chapter President at president@amigos-seattle.org for more information.

FEES

Non-Refundable Application Fee: $50 (fee waived for financial assistance applicants)

Summer program family fees are offered on a sliding scale based on family income and vary by project length:

• 3-week projects: $440 – $4,375
• 4-week projects: $470 – $4,675
• 6-week projects: $490 – $4,875

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Chapter President at president@amigos-seattle.org.

FEES INCLUDES

• Round trip airfare
• Training materials and workshops
• Secondary short-term international medical insurance
• Program excursions
• Food, lodging, and transportation in Latin America
• Supplies for community project and extracurricular activities
• 24-hour On Call Emergency Management System
• Travel hotline and support

Learn more about airfare and travel support here.

FEES DO NOT INCLUDE

• Immunizations and pre-travel medical examinations
• Passport/Visa fees

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. The Seattle Chapter training is youth-led, experiential learning that prepares volunteers for their experiences, builds a community of youth and families with shared values, and develops life-skills to help students succeed beyond AMIGOS.

SERVICE LEARNING

The Seattle Chapter incorporates service learning to add depth and first-hand experience to the curriculum. Service learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility and strengthen communities.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM INCLUDE:

• Unparalleled leadership development
• Cross-cultural awareness and understanding
• Hands-on training for technical aspects of the program
• Extensive health and safety training
• Opportunities to practice Spanish
• Creating a community of young people with shared values

TRAINING CALENDAR

Our chapter will meet twice per month February-May for a total of 8 meetings. Each month will have one training day and one community event day. Exact dates are TBD but general schedule will be:

• February: Welcome meeting (whole family), 1st training (just vols)
• March: Fundraising kick off (whole family), 2nd training (just vols)
• April: Service day (whole family is invited), 3rd training (just vols)
• May: 4th training (just vols), Despedida (whole family)