Established in 1983, the AFS Galatti Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service honors AFS volunteers whose longtime commitment, dedication, and exceptional journey with the organization have advanced the mission and goals of AFS and created an impact in the AFS Community. Stephen Galatti served as the Director General of AFS for more than 28 years, from its beginnings in 1936 until his death in 1964. During this time, he built and transformed AFS from a volunteer ambulance service into a worldwide organization that promotes peace and global awareness through intercultural learning experiences.

So start thinking about amazing volunteers you know who have demonstrated commitment and exceptional dedication to advance the mission and goals of AFS, and stay tuned for the nomination procedures coming early next month.

“For you now have the power to play a part in the realization that peace can come through understanding and through friendship the world over.”

-Stephen Galatti