Get Ready to #CelebrateExchangeDay on August 3!
On Monday, August 3, 2026, communities across the country will celebrate the power of international exchange — and we want AFS volunteers to join in.
Bring Your AFS Memories to Our August Skill Builder!
AFS-USA Skill Builder: AFS Connections & Community
Making Connections and Building Support
Volunteer Engagement Coordinators this is for you!
Updated Branded Presentations Now Available!
As we continue to expand our library of resources available to volunteers, we’re excited to announce that new branded presentations are available for use.
New School Outreach Training Available!
Are you curious about how best to share AFS opportunities with schools?
Lewis and Clark: Then and Now Concludes Our Second Domestic Pilot Program!
Last week, students from across the United States completed Lewis and Clark: Then and Now, an immersive program that explored the rich history, cultures, and communities of the Pacific Northwest while building the intercultural understanding and AFS Power Skills needed to thrive in today’s interconnected world.
View the July 2026 Edition of the Global Family Explorer
View the July 2026 Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families HERE!
School Outreach Coordinator Meeting on August 4th
Join the School Outreach Advisory Group and prep for the new school year!
Pathfinder: NextGen Careers Wraps Up Our First Domestic Pilot Program!
Students from across the U.S. traveled to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, for Pathfinder: NextGen Careers, a one-week immersive experience designed to help young people explore future career pathways while building the AFS Power Skills that prepare them for an interconnected world.
July 2026 National Hosting Call Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined Wednesday’s National Volunteer Call! You can find a link to the presentation and World Cup AFS Trivia questions and answers in this recap.