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AMIGOS is committed to having youth-led community service programs in which veteran Volunteers can develop ever-increasing leadership, program management, and mentoring skills. AMIGOS believes strongly that when given the proper training young people can manage great responsibility effectively. The young men and women who advance through the levels of AMIGOS Project Staff develop excellent management and interpersonal skills that greatly enhance their college, graduate school and employment opportunities.

 

The AMIGOS Leadership Ladder:

FIRST LEVEL – PROJECT SUPERVISOR
After completing a successful project, veteran Volunteers can apply to be Project Supervisors, the initial level of management. Supervisors coordinate with partnering agencies to prepare host communities for the Volunteers' arrival and to plan the structure for implementing community service activities. Supervisors visit Volunteers in their communities, assist in problem solving, and respond to Volunteers' emotional, health and safety needs.
 
FIRST LEVEL - COLLEGE DIVISION SUPERVISOR
The College Division Supervisor is a new AMIGOS Project Staff role created in 2011. College Division Supervisors have the same responsibilities as Project Supervisors, with the addition of a few key responsibilities. They oversee a route comprised entirely of college student Volunteers and as such, organize additional opportunities to further engage them in the structure of AMIGOS programs. College Division Supervisors schedule meetings with partner agency representatives and their route of college students so that these Volunteers have the opportunity to gain a more in-depth, hands-on understanding of the partner agency’s work and how collaboration with AMIGOS further supports and develops their organization’s mission. * Applicants for this position need not have prior AMIGOS experience. 
 
FIRST LEVEL - PROMOTOR(A) DE LIDERAZGO JUVENIL / YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROMOTER
The Promotor(a) de Liderazgo Juvenil (PLJ) position affords a prior Latin American Volunteer the unique opportunity to move up the AMIGOS leadership ladder. This staff role was created in 2010. The primary responsibility of the PLJ is to stimulate and strengthen the involvement of Latin American youth in AMIGOS’ projects by serving as a support system to Latin American youth. In this role, the Youth Leadership Promoter will draw upon previous AMIGOS experience to help recruit, select and train Latin American youth counterparts in collaboration with partner agencies and Project Staff. * This position is only available to former Latin American Volunteers (Volunteers who are from AMIGOS' project work areas in Latin America). Currently, AMIGOS has six open slots available for PLJs on AMIGOS' projects which have high levels of Latin American youth involvement. 
 

PRIMER NIVEL - PROMOTOR(A) DE LIDERAZGO JUVENIL (PLJ)

Este puesto de trabajo requiere experiencia previa como voluntario(a) de AMIGOS en Latinoamérica. La posición es una oportunidad única en su género, pues además de facilitar el desarrollo del liderazgo juvenil en todo su potencial permite escalar posiciones de más responsabilidad en AMIGOS. La responsabilidad principal de este miembro de Personal del Programas es promover y fortalecer la participación de los jóvenes latinoamericanos en proyectos de AMIGOS a través de servicio como elemento catalizador de apoyo para los jóvenes  latinoamericanos.  El/la Promotor(a) de Liderazgo Juvenil utilizará su experiencia previa en AMIGOS para ayudar a reclutar, seleccionar y capacitar a jóvenes contrapartes en colaboración con organizaciones asociadas y el Personal del Programas. 

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SECOND LEVEL – SENIOR PROJECT SUPERVISOR
Individuals who successfully completed their service as Project Supervisors can apply for the second level of management. Senior Project Supervisors actively collaborate with Associate and Project Directors in the planning and preparations for each project. During the time Volunteers are in their communities, Senior Project Supervisors will split their time between managing projects in several communities and assisting with overall program implementation.
 
THIRD LEVEL – ASSOCIATE PROJECT DIRECTOR
Individuals who excel as Senior Project Supervisors can apply for the third level of management. Associate Project Directors work alongside the Project Directors in managing and directing the project, from program design and evaluation to training the Project Staff. Associate Project Directors also manage project budgets.
 
HIGHEST LEVEL - PROJECT DIRECTOR

Project Directors are the highest level of project management. Directors travel to the assigned country several months before projects begin in order to finalize plans with partnering agencies. During the project, Directors oversee Volunteer training and overall management of the project.

Travel and Compensation

  • If you are selected to participate as a member of AMIGOS Latin America Project Staff, participation in the training workshops is required. AMIGOS will purchase a round-trip domestic plane ticket (or equivalent value) to meet your travel needs. For those flying internationally or for those requesting tickets to and from different cities, please note that AMIGOS can reimburse up to $450 of the airfare cost in cases that the Project Staff is authorized to purchase their own tickets.
    • Project Director Training: January 5 - January 8, 2012
    • Senior Staff Training (Project Directors, Associate Project Directors and Senior Project Supervisors): March 23 - April 1, 2012
    • Project Supervisor Training: March 29 - April 1, 2012
  • All travel expenses to and from the work area are covered for staff members travelling from the US to Latin America (to and from the same destination/origen). Staff members who are travelling to Latin America from outside of the United States and are authorized to purchase their own international tickets, can be reimbursed up to $650.
  • All living expenses are covered; this includes in-country travel, food and lodging.
  • Upon satisfactory completion of job duties, Senior Staff will receive the following compensation:
    • Project Directors: $4,000
    • Associate Project Directors: $2,500
    • Senior Project Supervisors: $1,500

 

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Amigos de las Américas

5618 Star Lane | Houston, Texas 77057
(713) 782-5290 | (800) 231-7796
F: (713) 782-9267 | info@amigoslink.org

Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) hosts programs for young adults to volunteer abroad. AMIGOS' volunteer opportunities focus on youth leadership training and community development in Latin America.

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