New Podcast Episode: What is an AFS Host Parent?
Spend some time this weekend listening to three host parents describe their AFS hosting experiences!
Author: AFS-USA
Improvements to Hosted Student Info for Schools
School Partnerships staff is working to reduce the number of unnecessary forms sent to schools.
MyAFS & Global Link Revamped to Improve School Staff Info!
MyAFS and Global Link have been revamped to make it easier for volunteers to edit and add individuals who work in schools.
Final Reminder: Register for National Hosting Academy Series
The next National Hosting Academy Session will be on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 8:00 – 9:00 pm Eastern.
Marketing Tips & Tricks with Volunteer Jamie Cohen
See how one area team is using storytelling as a marketing strategy to promote hosting.
Opportunities for Summer Employment: Please Share!
AFS-USA is recruiting Educators (2) and Program Coordinators/Counselors (3) for the Global STEM Academy in Houston in July.
International Diners Club: June Menu
If you’ve been wanting to learn more about Indonesian culture, June’s international diners club is a good place to start. Just pick a recipe, and enjoy it with loved ones.
Reminder: Register for National Hosting Academy Series II
The next National Hosting Academy Session will be on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 8:00 – 9:00pm Eastern.
Who Should You Invite to Your Pre-Departure Orientation?
Changes to how you identify the correct list of students to invite to your local PDO.
Consider Creating Area Team or Chapter Yearbooks
A yearbook is a great way to capture all of the wonderful moments shared between students, their school, classmates, host families, and volunteers. It’s also a great promotional resource to share with potential host families!