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An Important Message from Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President

  • April 13, 2026
  • National Council

Thank you to everyone who joined the National Council Leadership Hosting Call. It was great to come together to discuss strategies for maintaining the momentum of the NH26 hosting placement cycle through early outreach and community engagement.

Domestic Exchange Featured From the President Host Family Recruitment Hosting Take Action

Raise Your Voice for International Exchange: Take Action Today

  • Tara Hofmann

Congress decides the future of exchange programs – tell them to reject the proposed 68% cut.

#AFSeffect Featured From the President Take Action

Your Voice is Shaping What Comes Next: Introducing the Volunteer Engagement Team! 

  • April 10, 2026
  • Patty Gentry

Learn how AFS-USA is taking action to strengthen the volunteer experience!

#AFSeffect Volunteer

Decades of Boats, Buses, and Boarding Passes

  • April 9, 2026
  • AFS-USA

In our most recent episode of the AFS Exchange podcast, we’re exploring the evolution of the Travel Volunteer role, starting nearly 75 years ago.

#AFSeffect Podcast TheAFSExchange Volunteer Volunteer Appreciation Month

2026 AFS-USA Global School and Global Educator Award Winners

  • Sarah Radermacher

Congratulations to this year’s Global School and Educator Award winners and finalists!

Educator Press School Outreach

Today Is AFS Founders’ Day! 

  • April 7, 2026
  • AFS-USA

Today is Founders’ Day! Join us in honoring our AFS Founders and the vision that brought this community to life. 

Featured Founders' Day Volunteer

YES & FLEX April 2026 Newsletter

  • Apple Edelman

Click here to view.  

Hosting Inbound Sponsored Programs Programs YES Program

AFS-USA Volunteers Bring Student Voices to Chicago’s Airwaves

  • April 6, 2026
  • AFS-USA

Check out this local radio segment featuring students, host parents, and volunteers from the Greater Chicago Area Team!

#AFSeffect Blog Hosting Marketing Volunteer Volunteer Appreciation Month

Monthly Best Practices Webinars for Schools and Educators

  • Sarah Radermacher

Monthly webinars are being held through August – please share with schools!

Educator Hosting School Outreach

School Outreach Meeting on April 13th!

  • Sarah Radermacher

All are invited to our last School Outreach meeting for the 2025-26 school year!

Educator Hosting School Outreach Volunteer

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Take Action

  • An Important Message from Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President
  • Raise Your Voice for International Exchange: Take Action Today
  • Founders’ Day is coming up on Tuesday, April 7!

Featured Articles

  • An Important Message from Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President
  • Raise Your Voice for International Exchange: Take Action Today
  • Today Is AFS Founders’ Day! 

From the President

  • An Important Message from Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President
  • Raise Your Voice for International Exchange: Take Action Today
  • AFS-USA Salutes Host Families

Board of Directors

  • AFS-USA Board Seeks Individuals with Strong Financial Management Experience – Apply by December 21st!
  • 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!

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