AMIGOS History
In what year was AMIGOS founded?
1965
In what countries does AMIGOS currently have summer programs?
Panama, Paraguay, Costa Rica, and Dominican Republic
Name one way to purify water, recommended by AMIGOS.
LifeStraw bottle, chlorine or boiling - note - iodine is NOT recommended
In Spanish give a brief explanation of what AMIGOS is.
Amigos es una organización voluntaria sin fines de lucro que inspira a los líderes a través de experiencias auténticas de servicio e inmersión.
Where was the first AMIGOS project?
Honduras
Name 3 different project themes AMIGOS offers.
-Sustainability
-Community Service
-Entrepreneurship
-Cultural Exchange
-Sustainable Farming
-Wildlife Protection
-Climate Change
-Reforestation
What is the difference between Chapter and National Office Volunteers?
Chapter volunteers are a local group that train and fundraise as a group throughout the year - Participants who do not live near a chapter can participate through the National Office. They fundraise independently, & train with HQ prior to summer.
In Spanish, explain that you are a vegetarian and can't eat meat.
Soy vegetariano y no como carne.
Where were the first AMIGOS from?
Houston
How many projects (not sessions) are there this year?
12 (not including gap year)
Name three ways to prevent getting sick in Latin America.
- water purification
- mosquito repellent/nets
- sunscreen
- peeling or cooking food
- frequent hand-washing
- good hygiene
In Spanish, explain politely to your host mother that you are full and cannot eat anymore.
La comida que preparaste estaba deliciosa, pero estoy lleno y no puedo comer más.
Who is the founder of AMIGOS?
Guy Bevile
What is the current mission of AMIGOS?
Amigos de las Américas inspires leaders through authentic service and immersion experiences.
Name 5 Standards of Conduct.
1. No drugs
2. No alcohol
3. No leaving community without permission
4. No amorous conduct
5. No detrimental behavior
6. No motorcycles - not even sitting on them
7. No handling firearms
8. No tobacco products
9. No bullying
In Spanish, explain that you've been working with a local organization planting trees as part of a reforestation project.
He estado trabajando con una organización local plantando árboles como parte de un proyecto de reforestación.
What did the first AMIGOS do?
Administered polio immunizations
What are the project staff positions for the summer programs?
- project director
- associate project director
- Project Supervisor
Explain what ABCD stands for and give a definition of that term.
Asset-Based Community Development: methodology that identifies and uses the strengths of the community for sustainable development.
In Spanish, explain how AMIGOS works with local partners to collaborate in service projects.
AMIGOS trabaja con organizaciones e instituciones educativas que comparten su visión de ver a los jóvenes desarrollar competencias globales y habilidades de liderazgo. AMIGOS ha construido relaciones sólidas con una red de agencias asociadas en las Américas a lo largo de sus 60 años de historia.