AFS Global Prep Programs meet the needs of a generation of change. Global Prep is designed to meet the needs and interests of a generation that is already changing the world. Participants will experience life abroad, engage with cultures and issues that are important to them, and gain critical skills for the future. Whether their future […]
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The Outbound Sponsored Programs team is happy to announce that the 2018-19 CBYX, NSLI-Y and YES Abroad applications are now available online. Please join us in spreading the news about these full scholarship programs which are sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) is a merit-based […]
In 2017, we all know the best way to get in touch with a high schooler is by text. So, it’s high time that we meet our customers where they are and introduce text messaging into our recruitment practices. No more lead cards: introducing text opt-ins When giving a school presentation or holding a tabling […]
In an effort to align with the application “portal stages” in the sending journey, there will now be two different deadlines for students. Application deadline: Displayed on each program page on the public-facing website, the application deadline will be the date by which a student must complete their four ‘Get Started’ tasks. These are all tasks that […]
AFS/YES Student From India Receives Full Scholarship to Wellesley College In 2014, Manvi Chaudhury was a Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) scholarship recipient from India who was hosted with AFS-USA in Minneapolis, MN. “After that year I started dreaming of doing more,” she said. Now Manvi, who comes from a rural village in India, […]
Volunteer Development would like to announce that we have merged the Greater Illinois and Northern Illinois Teams. The new team will be called the Greater Illinois Team. This merge was done at the request of the Team Development Specialists. Please contact volunteerresources@afsusa.org with any questions.
When searching for new AFS Host Families, Volunteers, or Sending students, many volunteers and staff members find that social media is an effective tool for promotion and recruitment. However, there are a few best practices and rules to keep in mind when posting about AFS on social media. Confidentiality Online Many Area Teams use Facebook […]
At AFS, the spirit of volunteerism is in our DNA. Now in its fourth year, the Project: Change contest asks U.S. students to carry on that tradition by proposing an idea for a volunteer project that could make an impact in one of seven countries. One Grand Prize winner and several additional winners will receive […]
Volunteer Resources has updated our email address from vol.reg@afsusa.org to volunteerresources@afsusa.org. All emails currently sent to vol.reg@afsusa.org will still be received at the new email address. However, going forward volunteerresources@afsusa.org is the best email address to reach us. Volunteers can send all questions about volunteer registration, login issues, DOS training help and more to volunteerresources@afsusa.org. […]
We’re excited to announce the opening of the 2017 AFS International Volunteer Award Season. Each year, AFS recognizes those particularly deserving volunteers who have made significant contributions to the AFS mission. To learn more about these International Volunteer Award opportunities, please see the descriptions below. You’ll find information about each award and instructions on how […]