Two new features are now active in MyAFS that will make corresponding with volunteers and host families easier, including the ability to email student ID and medical cards.
Author: Michelle Bird
AFS has added an “ASL” (American Sign Language) option on our Volunteer and Host Family Applications!
In this video created by AFS Volunteer and Host Father Derek Hayes, students from around the world arrive in the U.S. to meet their host families and start an adventure like no other!
View the recording of the August 17th Hosting Town Hall.
Riding a bus for the 1st time, picking out classes with their counselors, setting up a locker and more!
The NSLI-Y and YES Abroad staff are happy to share that a list of 2021-22 NSLI-Y Virtual Summer Intensive (VSI), NSLI-Y year program, and YES Abroad finalists…
As Support gears up and welcomes our new wave of students on program we wanted to share some updates and new resources which we feel may provide great assistance in general preparedness and getting off to a strong supportive start for what will undoubtedly be a year filled with both expected and new support situations/circumstances.
Hundreds of students are arriving to their host communities next week to begin their exchange year! We’d love to capture the excitement of First Arrivals through photo and video with your help.
Compliance staff will be reaching out to Area Teams regarding contacts & visits in anticipation of the NH21 Department of State audit.
The newest episode of The AFS Exchange podcast is now available!