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AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS
Contact: www.amigoslink.orgWhat: An international, nonprofit organization, founded in 1965, that trains and provides opportunities for high school and college students to participate in service projects in Latin America. Who: High school and college students. Former Amigos members can apply to be project staff. Location: Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Brazil, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Panama, Costa Rica, and Uruguay. Duration: Six to eight weeks in the summertime. Cost/Benefits: Programs cost $3,700 total (including airfare). Fundraising is highly encouraged, and the Amigos site includes a guide with fundraising tips. |