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YOUNG LEADER RETURNS FROM LATIN AMERICAN VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) is proud to announce the return of (Volunteer’s first and last name) from (Home city) for service projects in Latin America for (Length of project) weeks this summer in (Host country).  This outstanding young person joined more than 600 other teenagers and young adults from the United States and other countries to volunteer in public health, education and environment projects in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay and Uruguay.
            Volunteers lived with families in rural communities and worked in small teams on projects such as the construction of libraries, playgrounds, latrines, fuel-efficient stoves, water storage tanks, community gardens, schools and chicken coops. Volunteers also led youth-to-youth projects to promote healthy social development, improve leadership skills and foster creative expression of young  people in their host communities.

(Volunteer’s name) trained and fundraised for months to prepare for his/her community service assignment in Latin America. AMIGOS programs give youth the skills needed to meet the challenges of conducting community service programs with confidence and cultural sensitivity, both in their home communities and in Latin America. 

About AMIGOS        
            Founded in 1965 in Houston, AMIGOS is an international, non-profit organization that provides unparalleled leadership and community service opportunities for young people while contributing to the well-being of hundreds of communities throughout the Americas. Supported by a strong network of Pan-American chapters, young people from diverse backgrounds work successfully with host communities and partner agencies to address health and education priorities. 

          While in Latin America, AMIGOS Volunteers immerse themselves in the lives of their host communities and truly experience collaborative development work. During its 42-year history, more than 20,000 AMIGOS Volunteers have gained a life-long commitment to community service, while strengthening multicultural understanding and friendships in the Americas. For more information, visit www.amigoslink.org.

Contact: (Volunteer’s name and contact info (phone, email address, and home address)