New Episode of The AFS Exchange Podcast!
We’re sharing a story from a host family in California whose introduction to AFS began back in the 1970s!
Author: AFS-USA
You’re Invited to the Next Volunteer Marketing Leader Meetup!
Join fellow volunteers from across the country to share ideas, discuss what’s working in your communities, and learn about upcoming opportunities to support AFS-USA’s outreach and engagement efforts.
Passport to Hosting Continues: Meet Students from Asia!
We’re continuing our Passport to Hosting: Global Spotlight Series by highlighting the stories of incoming exchange students from Asia.
View the June 2026 Edition of the Global Family Explorer
View the June 2026 Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families HERE!
New AFS-USA Information Sheet for 2026
Numbers are powerful and consistency is important. Check out our new information sheet!
Let’s Kick Off Passport to Hosting!
Over the next four weeks, we’re inviting the AFS-USA community to spotlight students from around the world and encourage more families to host with AFS.
Summer Domestic Program Deadlines Extended!
The application deadline for two programs — Lewis and Clark: Then and Now and The Table We Share: Food and Culture — has been extended to June 5, 2026, and scholarships are still available.
Passport to Hosting: Global Spotlight Series Launches June 1!
Throughout the month of June, we’ll be sharing stories, testimonials, and resources that highlight exchange students arriving this fall from around the globe!
Vibing Hour: Young Volunteer Hangout, June 15th @ 8pm ET!
Calling all those in teens-30s age range to participate in a fun and interactive virtual happy hour on June 15th @ 8 PM ET! Spread the word, invite a friend!
New Resources Available for Promoting Hosting!
The Marketing team has created new materials for volunteers to use when promoting our incoming hosted students to potential host families and