The AFS School Outreach Advisory Group—led by Sarah Radermacher, Director of School Partnerships, and volunteer leader Jenny Treadway—helps shape how AFS connects with schools across the United States.
Author: National Council
The Study Abroad Advisory team helps shape a more connected, informed, and responsive AFS community—one conversation, one resource, and one volunteer at a time.
The 2025-2026 AFS-USA Community Summit series continued a sweep across the country with the Chicago event, held Nov 8-9!
The 2025 AFS-USA Community Summits got off to a strong start on October 11th, with 2 Summits in Carlsbad, California, and Bloomington, Minnesota.
The Young Adult Volunteer Advisory Group plays a critical role in securing the future of AFS-USA by championing the perspective and engagement of its youngest volunteers.
The Travel Advisory Group plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless travel experiences for exchange students and host families. Learn more in this article!
The National Council is a key leadership body of AFS-USA composed of volunteers and senior staff who work collaboratively, to address and advance the organizational priorities of AFS-USA. As of July 1, 2025, the council welcomed a new Chair and Vice-Chair, Patti Rounsevell (Chair) and Jessica Robinson (Co-Chair).
In celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Month, Ann Sweet, Chair of the AFS-USA National Council, has a special message of thanks for all volunteers.
Are you interested in learning how to maximize the impact of your volunteer experiences in your local community? Do you want to connect in-person with AFS volunteers from all over the U.S.? If so, we invite you to complete the 2024 AFS-USA Summit Interest Form by July 8, 2024.
Did you miss Sunday’s Roundtable Town Hall call? Make sure to watch the recording and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to President@afsusa.org. A lot of great ideas were shared during the roundtable and we encourage you to browse through the many creative and impactful ideas.