The Passing of Therese Barringer
Therese Barringer, an AFS Reverse Returnee from Belgium and dedicated volunteer and host parent with the New Jersey Area Team, passed away recently.
Author: Caitlin Belt
AFS in the Media
AFS has been mentioned in several articles within the past few weeks. Please use these stories to help promote our work and mission.
AFS-USA Featured in Parade Magazine
AFS-USA Host Families and Volunteers shared their AFS Effect stories for an article on student exchange in the nationwide publication, Parade magazine.
Final Chappaqua Update of 2017
Chappaqua is the project name for AFS-USA’s dedicated efforts and investment in our volunteers. Take a look at the progress we made in 2017, and what’s coming up this year.
AFS-USA Holiday Closing and Emergency Contact Procedure
AFS-USA will be closed from 2:00 PM ET December 22 and will reopen on January 2. There will be Duty Officer coverage the entire time.
Project: Change Voting Period Begins Now
Support our newest generation of change-makers by checking out the Project: Change entries and casting your vote. Contest voting will be open from now until Jan. 10, 2018.
Volunteer Spotlight – Margaret Johnson
This month AFS-USA is pleased to spotlight Margaret Johnson from the Carolina East team, who has been an AFS Volunteer since 2003.
NH18 Application Deadline Extended Until January 25th
The application deadline for our Fall 2018 Year and Semester High School Programs has been extended until January 25, 2018!
Fast Facts for Study Abroad Programs in Italy, Spain, and Costa Rica
The second Sell Sheet highlights the details and benefits of the Italy High School Program, the Spain High School Program, and the Costa Rica Summer Community Service program.
Drumbeat: Share our playlist of music from around the world
We believe that one of the best ways to get to know a new culture is through music. Share our international playlist