What We Do
The primary work of Amigos Unidos is to improve our community through service. Members of Amigos Unidos work a minimum of 115 hours during high school assisting our partner philanthropies in the South Bay and beyond, offering boys the opportunity to engage in a variety of causes ranging from homelessness, hunger, the environment, youth with special needs, animals, veterans, at-risk youth and more.
A volunteer year spans June 1 to May 31. The minimum hour requirement per year breaks down as follows:
9th - 40 hours 10th - 30 hours
11th - 25 hours 12th - 20 hours
Eligible boys also are recognized annually for service awards within Amigos as well as the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards.
Amigos also cultivate a sense of belonging to a group, leadership and valuable time-management skills. Boys attend four mandatory meetings with their group during the school year, co-chair two of the meetings, and attend bonding, cultural and social events with their group.
Parent Role
Amigos Unidos requires one parent/guardian to make a four-year commitment to support their son by volunteering with their son in at least one event per year, co-chairing two meetings, and assuming an ongoing role with responsibilities within the son’s group. While conceived as a mother/son organization, Amigos Unidos recognizes that the involvement of an alternative parent or guardian may be needed given family circumstances.
If you have any questions about Amigos Unidos or want to verify that someone is a member, please email us at amigosunidosmembership@gmail.com.