· Promotion, public relations, and fund raising.

· Fundraising materials for use by the volunteers.

· Direct support costs of the program, including a 24-hour telephone communication network to and from Latin America, postage expenses, insurance, and equipment costs.

· Project supplies.

· In-country support costs for the Project Staff, such as food, lodging, and transportation.

· Food, transportation, and lodging costs for volunteers during extensive in-country training workshops, and midterm and end-of-project evaluation sessions.

· Routine medical expenses in Latin America.

· Survey trips for Project Directors to plan the summer program.

· Survey trips for Project Directors to plan the summer program.

· Volunteer, Project Staff, and Chapter training materials

· Workshops for the Project Staff, Correspondent Volunteers, and Chapter Leaders.

· Financial assistance for volunteers.

· Support of the chapter system through leadership and management training.

· Airline tickets for the volunteers and Project Staff.

· Travel coordination expenses.

Note: Latin American host families provide food and housing for volunteers during their stay; host country sponsoring agencies provide logistical support, technical supervision, and some supplies.

AMIGOS is funded entirely by contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations. With the help of local chapter leaders or under the direction of the Correspondent Volunteer Administrators in the International Office, the volunteers and their families raise funds which amount to approximately 80% of the annual budget. The remainder, or about 20% of the annual budget, is provided through fundraising by the External Relations staff in the International Office.

Financial assistance is available from the International Office and from many chapters. Each veteran volunteer returning to Latin America receives a discount from the International Office.

AMIGOS is recognized as an educational/service organization under Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code and is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. Audited financial reports prepared by Mir, Fox & Rodriguez, P.C. are available upon request.