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Click here to explore our Programs. How to apply: AMIGOS has suspended our in-person programs for Summer 2020. However, we have developed an exciting new virtual program: The Community Impact Project! Through this 6-week initiative, you will connect across cultures, design positive service projects, and support your community during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on the Community Impact Project and how to register, visit our website . ABOUT The AMIGOS Portland Chapter is part of a 25 Chapter Network that recruits, trains, and supports AMIGOS volunteers and families in their local community. Volunteers from the Pacific Northwest/Portland, Oregon area train together as a group before leaving for their summer experience in Latin America. Our board supports volunteers with packing, pre-departure immunizations, fundraising, and overall preparation. Our chapter accepts participants October through November of the fall prior to each summer experience. During the months of November through June, Portland Chapter volunteers will take part in local training and fundraising events as they prepare for their AMIGOS experience. Portland Volunteers Attend: Abiqua School • Churchill • Cleveland • De La Salle • Franklin • Grant • Lake Oswego • Lincoln • Milwaukie • North Clackamas • Oregon Episcopal • Riverdale • Roosevelt • Southridge • St. Mary’s • Tigard • Tualatin • Wilson FEES & FUNDING The Portland Chapter covers AMIGOS program costs through a combination of citrus fruit sales (December and January), donor contacts through letter writing (December through May), an additional fundraiser, as needed (March/April), and a family fee contribution. We chose these activities 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. 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. Detailed financial information, including family fees, financial assistance and fundraising are discussed at our Information Sessions and then again more completely at Candidate and Parent Interviews. PRODUCT SALES AMIGOS Portland volunteers raise funds through the sale of grapefruits. Orders can be submitted by clicking on this link . This effort primarily takes place in December and January for the holiday season; an additional fundraiser may be done in March/April. Students receive considerable help with regard to sales strategies, and the experience gained in this effort will definitely build important skills that can be applied in summer projects! LETTER WRITING/DONOR CONTACTS Each volunteer is also required to send out 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. Additional funding opportunities All alumni interested in volunteering again with AMIGOS qualify to apply for the Alumni Award. More info here. AMIGOS actively recruits and supports inclusion of volunteers from diverse backgrounds. AMIGOS provides needs-based financial assistance with distribution determined by family income, number of dependents and special financial circumstances. We provide amounts of assistance to qualified applicants as deductions on the family fee. Fees Family Fee: $4,250 (Payment plans available.) Application Fee: $50 (Non-refundable and not included in the Family Fee.) Group fundraising participation required FEES INCLUDE Round-trip international 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 Click here for more information about our Fees & Funding. DUE DATES AND PAYMENT OPTIONS Volunteers pay their family fees beginning January 2020. All fees must be paid by May 7, 2020. Fees should be paid by check at training dates. Payment plans are available. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DEADLINE The Portland Chapter has approximately $10,000 to award to qualified applicants. Each volunteer is expected to apply for the National Young Leaders Award. The application deadline for Summer 2020 has passed. TRAINING & CALENDAR The transformative AMIGOS experience starts before leaving home. With over 50 years of experience preparing young people for travel and service abroad, AMIGOS training offers unparalleled global youth leadership development. Pre-departure training equips volunteers wi...