Global Prep 2018 Updates
AFS Global Prep Programs meet the needs of a generation of change. Global Prep is designed to meet the needs and interests of
Author: Camilla Paquette
Sponsored Programs Scholarships Now Available
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
Text Opt-ins for Sending
In 2017, we all know the best way to get in touch with a high schooler is by text. So, it’s high
New Deadline Structure for Sending Programs
In an effort to align with the application “portal stages” in the sending journey, there will now be two different deadlines for
AFS in the Media
AFS/YES Student From India Receives Full Scholarship to Wellesley College In 2014, Manvi Chaudhury was a Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES)
Restructuring of Greater and Northern Illinois Teams
Volunteer Development would like to announce that we have merged the Greater Illinois and Northern Illinois Teams. The new team will be called the
Posting about AFS on social media
When searching for new AFS Host Families, Volunteers, or Sending students, many volunteers and staff members find that social media is an
Drumbeat: Project: Change video highlights opportunities for students to volunteer abroad
At AFS, the spirit of volunteerism is in our DNA. Now in its fourth year, the Project: Change contest asks U.S. students
Volunteer Resources Has a New Email Address
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
2017 International Volunteer Awards – Recognize Volunteers in Your Team
We’re excited to announce the opening of the 2017 AFS International Volunteer Award Season. Each year, AFS recognizes those particularly deserving volunteers