AFS-USA in the Media
Check out these stories about AFS from around the U.S.!
Author: AFS-USA
Drumbeat: Meet Mahmoud from Egypt and Kunping from China!
Mahmoud from Egypt and Kunping from China are two students coming to the U.S. this fall – share their introductions to potential host families today!
Mental Health Challenges Webinar is Happening Today!
Sign up NOW for the Monthly Support Webinar: Mental Health Challenges, today April 11, at 8pm ET- 7pm CT- 6pm MT- 5pm PT.
Nominate a Teacher for the Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Award
The Elgin Heinz Award recognizes exceptional teachers who further mutual understanding between Americans and Japanese. Nominate a teacher by May 15th and let AFS-USA know!
What Time Do Hosted Students Become Eligible to be CPed?
Starting April 8, hosted students who have been Regionally Available for two weeks will become CP eligible each day starting at 10am EDT.
Hear From Future Hosted Student Nikoleta from Germany
Nikoleta from Germany and Deniz from Turkey are two students coming to the U.S. this fall. Check out their bios and hear from Nikoleta via her audio file and share with interested host families!
Learn More about Hosting Resources through Recorded Webinars!
We have just posted on Help & Learning a recording of the Hosting Resources Webinar that walks through how to use Help & Learning, identify available Marketing Resources, how to use Hosting Lead Management in Global Link, and the ins and outs of the MyAFS widgets related to hosting.
Seasonal Opportunities at AFS-USA
AFS-USA seasonal positions are available in Hosting Operations, Travel & Logistics, Sponsored Programs, and Compliance Departments.
Applications are Open for the AFS Global Citizen Prize for Young Leaders!
The AFS Global Citizen Prize for Young Leaders is a new international award that will recognize one young person age 30 or younger for their outstanding project that brings together diverse people to tackle the pressing challenges outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Attend a Focus on Schools Webinar!
April is AFS School Outreach Month! We need your help strengthening existing relationships and building new ones with schools, especially as we head into the hosting season.