Help CenterWhat medical forms do I need to submit to AMIGOS?
You will need to submit the AMIGOS Confidential Physical Health Form, which must be completed by a primary care provider, a copy of your volunteer's immunization record and the Health Update form. If your volunteer is currently seeing or has seen a mental or behavioral health professional in the last year, you will also need to submit the Confidential Mental and Behavioral Health Form for each treating clinician (psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, etc.). This form is available on the dashboard.
What immunizations are required for participation in AMIGOS?
Please find a list of all required immunizations in your Welcome Packet or find it here: https://amigosinternational.org/forms/AMIGOS-Required-Immunizations-Summer-Programs.pdf
Does my volunteer need additional insurance for their AMIGOS experience?
It is important to check with your volunteer's current health insurance plan to see if the plan will cover medical expenses in the country of their AMIGOS Project. If the plan does not cover these expenses, you must purchase supplemental health insurance that covers any incurred medical expenses during your volunteer's AMIGOS Project.
Please note that AMIGOS covers minor medical expenses up to $300 for each volunteer and does not request that families seek reimbursement for these minor medical expenses.
While AMIGOS does not officially endorse or recommend any particular supplemental health insurance provider, here are a few providers which offer these sorts of plans:
- Atlas Travel - https://www.worldtrips.com/atlas-travel-insurance#/atq
- International Medical Group - https://www.imglobal.com/travel-medical-insurance
- Insure My Trip - https://www.insuremytrip.com/travel-insurance-plans/travel-medical/
How will I be notified if my volunteer has a medical issue while on an AMIGOS program?
If your volunteer experiences a routine medical issue, like a cold or gastrointestinal infection, parents will not be notified. However, in case of a more serious medical incident, such as an ongoing or serious illness, hospital admission, or surgery, the On-Call team will contact parents/guardians directly. Information on any clinic visit (routine or emergent) or medical consultation will also be provided to families at the end of the summer or sooner on request, should follow-up care be needed. Details of this process are outlined in our Family Preparation Guide.
How can I learn more about health and safety on AMIGOS programs?
Please read through our General Health Criteria, our Standards of Conduct, and our list of required immunizations. You may also review the Family Preparation Guide, which includes more information about our health and safety systems and what to expect as a parent of an AMIGOS volunteer. Additionally, our Director of Health and Safety will host a webinar for families in the spring. This is a great time to learn about AMIGOS and ask any of your health and safety questions.
You can also contact our Health & Safety Screening Team at healthandsafety@amigosinternational.org
What if I have a change in my health after I submit my forms?
Please contact our Health & Safety Screening Team at healthandsafety@amigosinternational.org
Who do I contact if I have questions about my medical forms?
Please contact our Health & Safety Screening Team at healthandsafety@amigosinternational.org