March is Host Family Appreciation Month at AFS-USA!
Author: AFS-USA
In the hearts and minds of those touched by the mission of AFS-USA, the recent passing of Jack Brennan marks a solemn moment of reflection and gratitude. Jack Brennan was not just a volunteer; he was a cornerstone of the AFS community, embodying the organization’s values of intercultural exchange, education, and volunteerism.
The Dallas Area Team recently recognized and celebrated Donna Pierce for 50 years of contributions to AFS!
Do you enjoy doing local AFS promotion in your area? Are you the go-to for your area team’s social media needs (or would you like to be)? Consider signing up to be your area team’s Volunteer Marketing Coordinator!
Join us to learn about Croatian cuisine and culture!
Happy Valentine’s Day from AFS-USA!
A recording of our recent webinar on Student Bio Writing is now available – If you are interested in learning about AFS students arriving in the fall and enjoy writing or have marketing experience, we’d love your help writing short bios for incoming students.
AFS-USA, along with other leaders in international student exchange, met with DAS Bernadine Futrell who represented the U.S. Department of Education to discuss the importance of exchange programs and how the DOE can work with AFS-USA and others to encourage more American schools to host international students.
Did you know there’s a 2024 AFS-USA Calendar available to order for volunteers?
AFS-USA has launched a new way for volunteers to learn and share best practices: the Volunteer Town Hall. This hour-long Zoom will be held every four-to-six weeks and will feature volunteers from Area Teams with tips and tricks to increase volunteer engagement, identify volunteers for Area Team roles, and support volunteers as they make their […]