And the 2025 volunteer award recipients are…
Click here to view the Nov 2025 YES & FLEX Newsletter sent to YES & FLEX students, host families and liaisons on 11/3!
The 2025 AFS-USA Community Summits got off to a strong start on October 11th, with 2 Summits in Carlsbad, California, and Bloomington, Minnesota.
AFS-USA staff from across the country recently gathered in Nashville, Tennessee for a 4-day meeting to collaborate, share ideas, and set goals for the year ahead.
AFS-USA will be making updates to the Meet the Students search tool on afsusa.org/host to improve its look, feel, and overall usability on both desktop and mobile devices.
New volunteers and anyone looking to learn more about the MyAFS Volunteer Portal are invited attend this short webinar. A great chance to meet new volunteers and staff!
Hear real advice from last year’s AFS students on making friends, setting realistic goals, and handling challenges like school, homesickness, and family dynamics.
I invite you to take some time to watch this important video message, where I share an overview of the current state of AFS-USA and our ongoing work together.
Next week, for the first time in nearly five years, the entire AFS-USA staff will gather together, in person, for several days of collaboration, training, and renewal.
AFS Students for the SH26 Cycle (arriving January 2026) and NH26 Cycle (Arriving in August 2026) are ready to connect to a family and school in your community!