New Additions to the Volunteer and Host Family Applications
AFS has added an “ASL” (American Sign Language) option on our Volunteer and Host Family Applications!
Author: Kate Mulvihill
Drumbeat: Share this Video from First Arrivals!
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!
August 17 Hosting Town Hall Recording Now Available
View the recording of the August 17th Hosting Town Hall.
School Outreach Needs Your School Photos
Riding a bus for the 1st time, picking out classes with their counselors, setting up a locker and more!
2021-22 NSLI-Y and YES Abroad Finalist Information Available
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…
Participant Support Department Updates and Resources
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.
Drumbeat: Submit Your 1st Arrivals Photos & Videos Next Week!
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.
Contacts & Visits in an Audit Year
Compliance staff will be reaching out to Area Teams regarding contacts & visits in anticipation of the NH21 Department of State audit.
Egypt, Iceland, and How it all Started: Listen Now to Episode #3 of The AFS Exchange Podcast
The newest episode of The AFS Exchange podcast is now available!
Thank You For Participating in Five for the Finish!
Thank you to all who participated in Five for the Finish last week. Over the course of the 5 day campaign, 57 students were placed!