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Welcome to the Austin Chapter of Amigos de las Américas.

From May 5-12, consider stopping by BookPeople where Austin Amigos will get 5% of sales! Just print out and present this COUPON (.doc) at the register with your purchase. Thanks for your ongoing support.


Thanks to everyone's generous support of Fiesta 2013; we had a great turnout! Special thanks to IBC Bank, our festival sponsor and to Bob Barnes, our Fiesta 2013 Honoree. Until 2014...
 

 fiesta 2013

Fiesta Honoree Barnes (left) addresses Fiesta 2013. Photo by Darien Clary.


 

Amigos de las Américas is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that was founded in 1965 and has over 40 years of experience in facilitating community development programs.

 

Each year, AMIGOS trains and sends about 700 high school and college students from across the country to participate in service projects in Latin America. Volunteers spend four to eight weeks in the summer living with host families to work on various programs such as health, environmental, technology and youth community development.

 

To prepare volunteers for the summer, they receive extensive training throughout the school year that will provide valuable skills, such as how to build effective teams to foster sustainable community improvements.

 

AMIGOS believes in the power and capability of young people to change our world!

 

 If you are interested and would like more information, fill out and return a pre-application form.  Please email us with any questions or visit AMIGOS International Office website for additional information.