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Dream Team Awards Celebrate Best Team Building Practices!

  • June 8, 2021
  • Volunteer Recognition Committee

Eight teams have been nominated for the 2020 Dream Team Awards! Although only one can win the award, all spent 2020 working to build more effective teams.

Dream Team Award Volunteer

New From AFS-USA: A Podcast!

  • AFS-USA

We are happy to introduce The AFS Exchange, a new podcast from AFS-USA! The first two episodes have been released, and a third episode will be out in July.

#AFSeffect Marketing Materials Podcast

Best Practices for Contacting Host Family Leads

  • June 4, 2021
  • Jenna Powell

Check out this new video tutorial on how to prepare for reaching out to families interested to host an AFSer!

Hosting Training Volunteer

Volunteers & Returnees Needed for National Virtual PDOs

  • Martha Friend

Would you like to be involved in a national virtual orientation? We are looking for volunteers to serve as panelists and help co-facilitate our NH21 events.

Compliance Departures ICL Orientations Outbound Sponsored Programs Sending Training Volunteer

NH21 National Virtual Pre-Departure Orientation

  • Martha Friend

For the NH21 departure cycle, AFS will once again offer a series of national virtual Pre-Departure Orientations (PDOs).

Compliance Departures ICL Orientations Outbound Sponsored Programs Sending Travel

View the Next Global Chat Video: Thailand!

  • June 3, 2021
  • AFS-USA

In this installment of our Global Chat series, AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann is joined by Chirawatana (Chim) Charoonpatarapong, Partner Director for AFS Thailand.

Featured Global Chats Host Family Recruitment Hosting Take Action Thailand

Student ID Card Changes

  • Kendra McKechnie

Check out a few recent changes to the Student ID Card and distribution process.

Arrivals Participant Support

Final Update for Summer 2021 Programs

  • June 2, 2021
  • Justin DeAndrade

After thoughtful and thorough considerations, AFS-USA has made the decision to suspend our remaining summer programs to Denmark, France, and Spain.

Global Prep Programs Sending

IMPORTANT: School Required and Recommended Immunizations Guidance

  • AFS-USA

We recently updated the COVID FAQ’s to reflect the organization’s approach to routine medical care, specifically with regard to the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 Featured Host Family Hosting

*New* Resources to Connect with Schools

  • June 1, 2021
  • AFS-USA

School relationships are a critical element of our AFS work. No matter what your role is as an AFS volunteer, we want you to know about some great resources to help you build bridges with local schools. We are inviting all AFS volunteers to use this information and contribute to our vital hosting goal for the upcoming academic year.

Marketing School Outreach Volunteer

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  • A Thanksgiving Video Message

Featured Articles

  • AFS-USA Travel Policy Update – U.S. Territories
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  • An Important Organizational Update

From the President

  • An Important Organizational Update
  • A Thanksgiving Video Message
  • A Message from the President: State of AFS-USA

Board of Directors

  • AFS-USA Board Seeks Individuals with Strong Financial Management Experience – Apply by December 21st!
  • AFS-USA Board seeks individuals with strong professional and volunteer experience - apply by February 14!
  • Apply by February 2nd if your professional and volunteer experience matches the needs of the AFS-USA Board of Directors!

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