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Chat with us , powered by LiveChat . PleaseThe Portland Chapter AMIGOS training is experiential learning that prepares volunteers for their AMIGOS experience, builds a community of youth and families with shared values, and develops life-skills to help students succeed beyond AMIGOS. Training sessions are facilitated by the Training Team and Portland Chapter Board of Directors. SERVICE LEARNING The Portland Chapter incorporates service learning into the AMIGOS training 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 Health and safety training Opportunities to practice Spanish Creating a community of young people with shared values TRAINING CALENDAR Feb 4, 2024, 12:30-5:30PM: Orientation Feb 10, 2024, 9:00AM-4:00PM: Training Mar 3, 2024, 2:00-5:00PM: Letters Party (fundraising activity) April 13, 2024, 9:00AM-12:30PM: Community Service at NEFP May 18-19, 2024 (Sat 10:00AM-Sun 4:00PM): Retreat at Chrysalis Farms June 2, 2024, 4:00-6:00PM: Departure Party FUNDRAISING GROUP FUNDRAISING The Portland Chapter offers significant reductions in program fees through letter writing to donor contacts (February-March). We chose this activity to maximize our ability to provide the AMIGOS experience to all volunteers without regard to family financial circumstances. The individual fundraising goal is approximately $3,000 to cover fee reductions and chapter expenses. All volunteers are required to fully take part in letter writing, as fundraising skills are an important component of the AMIGOS training program. Fundraising also raises awareness of AMIGOS programs in the Portland community. Detailed financial information, including fundraising and financial assistance are discussed at our Information Sessions and then again more completely at Candidate and Parent Interviews. LETTER WRITING/DONOR CONTACTS Each volunteer is required to send out 100 letters to friends, family and other contacts, requesting individual tax-deductible donations to the chapter (the revenue from this effort is pooled). Letters are written by the volunteer with considerable help provided by the chapter during the process. To see some of our fundraising efforts from last year, check out our Summer 2023 CauseVox Campaign here . Please note that airfare is not included in the Fee for Portland Chapter volunteers. Airfare estimates can be found here . BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jennifer Schmidt Co-President/Outreach/Parent Support [email protected] Jeff Spalding Co-President/Assistant Treasurer/Fundraising (Grapefruit) Eric Hill Treasurer Peggy Bartelt Secretary Linda Ganzini Fundraising (Letters)/Financial Aid David Pribnow Paperwork/Workspace Alysha Catalano Community Events/Financial Aid Riley Stevenson Recruitment/Newsletter Jackie Wallace Training Support Recruitment and Training Team Elena Volchok Outreach Coordinator [email protected] Susan Douglass Training Director [email protected] PORTLAND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Attend a Portland Chapter Information Session (see above) Attend an HQ Information Session Review the AMIGOS admissions process Complete your online application Pay a $75 application fee Complete a Portland Chapter interview Able to attend training and complete fundraising requirements Apply To Portland Request Info From Portland Donate To Portland RESOURCES Explore Programs Complete your application Pay your Family Fee AMIGOS PORTLAND Charity EIN: 74-2637992 Portland, OR 97217 E: [email protected]Impact Staff & Board Join our Team Financials Our Donors Corporate Partners Media History Alumni Diversity & Inclusion Support Partners Chapter Resources AMIGOS Store Events Contact Us Lifelong Leaders Luncheon Benefit Adelante Benefit Our Programs Summer Volunteer Programs Gap Year Programs Project Staff Custom Volunteer Programs Youth Ambassadors Para Jóvenes de América Latina Learn More How to Join AMIGOS Admissions Info Sessions Homestays Fees & Financial Assistance College Credit HISD Abroad For Parents For Educators Health & Safety Testimonials Volunteering & Gap Year Guides FAQ Find a Local Chapter Share your AMIGOS story Share Your Ideas (Survey) Blog La Carta Field Notes News Donate ApplyApply Contact (713) 782-5290 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200 Houston, TX 77098 – Chat Provider: LiveChat© 2024 Amigos de las Americas | Privacy Policy Amigos is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. © 2024 Amigos de las Americas | Privacy Policy Amigos is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. © 2024 Amigos de las Americas | Privacy Policy Stay in touch Sign up below and we’ll send you more info about AMIGOS programs. Online Form - Footer Powered by...