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Paving the Future: The Young Adult Volunteer Advisory Group

  • October 3, 2025
  • National Council

The Young Adult Volunteer Advisory Group plays a critical role in securing the future of AFS-USA by championing the perspective and engagement of its youngest volunteers.

Advisory Group Featured National Council

AFS-USA Hosting Adjustments for SH26/NH26

  • AFS-USA Hosting

As we celebrate the conclusion of the NH25 placement season, AFS-USA is making some adjustments to further improve placement outcomes.

Hosting

“Intro to MyAFS” Interactive Info Session for New Volunteers: October 14th

  • October 2, 2025
  • AFS-USA

New volunteers and anyone looking to learn more about the MyAFS Volunteer Portal are invited attend this short webinar. A great chance to meet new volunteers and staff!

MyAFS Training Volunteer

Update on Government Shutdown

  • October 1, 2025
  • AFS-USA

While staffing is limited in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Youth Programs Division during the shutdown, essential requests are still being handled. At this time, no impact is anticipated on reimbursements or stipend disbursements for students.

Featured Hosting Sponsored Programs Study Abroad

Volunteer Training Opportinities

  • Martha Friend

Fall Forward: The Ideal Season for Learning and Leveling Up

ICL Participant Support Training Volunteer

Follow Up: Study Abroad National Call- NH26 Cycle Launch!

  • September 29, 2025
  • Caitlin Schneider

Learn more about our 2026 programs and new/updated resources available to you to engage with your communities and encourage applications and families to explore studying abroad!

Global Prep Marketing Materials Program Highlight Programs Scholarships Sending Sending Kick-Off

2025-26 Biennial Department of State Management Review

  • September 25, 2025
  • Lulu Bisgaier

AFS-USA will undergo a US Department of State Management Review, commonly referred to as an audit, for the 2025-26 cycle.

Compliance

AFS-USA Releases Updated Media Policy

  • September 19, 2025
  • Candace O'Malley

AFS-USA has released an updated Media Policy. 

Press Training Volunteer

Reminder- Study Abroad National Call – NH26 Cycle Launch!

  • September 17, 2025
  • Caitlin Schneider

Please join us this Thursday evening!

Global Prep Program Highlight Programs Scholarships Sending Sending Kick-Off

Calling all foodies! International Diners Club meeting 9/23

  • Patti Dutko

Calling all foodies! Join us on Tuesday, September 23 at 7 pm to determine what International Diners Club will look like for the coming year

#AFSeffect International Diners Club Volunteer

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Take Action

  • Following Up on Saturday’s Call: 3 Ways You Can Help Now
  • Saturday: AFS-USA Crisis Briefing with Tara Hofmann
  • Urgent: Every One of Us Must Act Now to Place Students & Protect YES

Featured Articles

  • Paving the Future: The Young Adult Volunteer Advisory Group
  • Update on Government Shutdown
  • AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann Shares Her Insights in Foreign Affairs Magazine

From the President

  • AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann Shares Her Insights in Foreign Affairs Magazine
  • Following Up on Saturday’s Call: 3 Ways You Can Help Now
  • Saturday: AFS-USA Crisis Briefing with Tara Hofmann

Board of Directors

  • AFS-USA Board seeks individuals with strong professional and volunteer experience - apply by February 14!
  • Apply by February 2nd if your professional and volunteer experience matches the needs of the AFS-USA Board of Directors!
  • A Message From The New AFS-USA Board Chair, Barb Olson

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