In November 2025, AFS International will be hosting the inaugural AFS Global Leadership Summit in Spain. AFS volunteers from around the world will attend, and AFS-USA volunteers in leadership roles (team chair, chapter chair, coordinator-level positions, etc.) are invited to apply. AFS-USA has reserved ten spots and will cover the program cost for those ten volunteers. Here are the details:

When: November 20-24, 2025
Where: Mollina, Málaga, Spain (Mollina is a town in the province of Málaga)
Who: Ten volunteers who have been in team leadership positions for at least six months by the end of the application window on July 14, 2025 (positions include team chair, chapter chair, coordinator-level roles, etc.)
Cost: AFS-USA will cover the $550 program fee (includes round-trip transportation from Málaga airport to Mollina, accommodation, meals, summit activities); Volunteers who are selected to participate in the summit will need to book and pay for their own travel to and from Málaga, Spain.
Application period: June 4 – July 14, 2025; attendees selected by August 1, 2025

You’ll find a full description of the event, updated FAQs, and the instructions to apply on Help & Learning here. We hope you’ll consider this exciting opportunity to grow as a leader!