AFS-USA Travel Volunteers play a vital role in helping students journey from their home country to their host community – guiding them through bustling airports, navigating tight layovers, and stepping in to help if a connection is missed. 

In our most recent episode of The AFS Exchange podcast, we’re exploring the evolution of the Travel Volunteer role, starting nearly 75 years ago. We begin with a journey through the history of AFS student travel – from 1950s ocean liners and cross-country bus trips to the smartphones and streamlined arrival journeys of today. 

Then, we’re joined by two expert Travel Volunteers, Fevzi Caglarsu and Tyler Henry, from the National Council Travel Advisory Group. They share what it’s actually like to be the “first face” a student sees in the U.S., how they navigate the unexpected with creative flexibility, and why this high-energy, fast-paced role is one of the most rewarding ways to support the AFS mission. 

Listen to this episode today at afsusa.org/podcast!