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Drumbeat: AFS Face Masks and Hand Sanitizer Available to Order!

  • January 6, 2021
  • AFS-USA

AFS-USA has created AFS Logo Face Masks available to order at no cost for volunteers! You can order them here today!

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Criminal Background Checks Minimum Age Changes to 17

  • Stephanie Cashmore

We are changing the minimum age for host family background checks from 18 years old to 17 years old in all states except California.

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2020-21 YES Abroad Program Update For Volunteers

  • January 4, 2021
  • AFS-USA

This is an important update about the YES Abroad program for 2020-21.

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NH21 YES Abroad Candidates Now in Global Link!

  • Hannah Stewart

We have exciting news to share! You can now find the contact information of NH21 YES Abroad candidates in your area on Global Link with NSLI listed as the Responsible Org!

NSLI-Y Outbound Sponsored Programs Volunteer YES Abroad

Use QR Codes to Promote AFS-USA!

  • December 19, 2020
  • AFS-USA

Contactless information sharing has become very important due to COVID-19! QR codes are becoming increasingly popular and useful. AFS-USA volunteers can use them to promote AFS-USA!

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2021 Study Abroad Programs Update

  • December 17, 2020
  • AFS-USA

We have resumed application processing for all 2021 Study Abroad programs and our summer program opportunities are now available. Read more to view the email sent to all study abroad applicants and their parents.

Study Abroad

2021 Volunteer Bio Writer Training: Register Today!

  • December 16, 2020
  • AFS-USA

Do you enjoy writing? Would you like to see which students are arriving in Fall 2021? We are looking for AFS-USA volunteers interested in writing bios for our incoming students!

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The 2020 AFS-USA Holiday Card is Here!

  • December 14, 2020
  • AFS-USA

The 2020 AFS-USA Digital Holiday Card Design Contest has come to a close, and the winner is…Monya P. from South Africa! Print or digitally share the AFS-USA holiday card today!

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Volunteer Spotlight: Mutiara Mohamad

  • Volunteer Recognition Committee

Meet Mutiara Mohamad, a volunteer with the New Jersey Area Team for over five years!

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NSLI-Y/YES Abroad Interviews Candidate Info in Global Link!

  • Hannah Stewart

Great news! You can now find the contact information of the NSLI-Y academic year semifinalists in your area on Global Link with NSLI listed as the Responsible Org!

NSLI-Y Volunteer YES Abroad

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Take Action

  • Following Up on Saturday’s Call: 3 Ways You Can Help Now
  • Saturday: AFS-USA Crisis Briefing with Tara Hofmann
  • Urgent: Every One of Us Must Act Now to Place Students & Protect YES

Featured Articles

  • Reflections from the First 2025 AFS-USA Community Summits: Where Belonging Meets Impact
  • Highlights of the AFS-USA Staff Gathering in Nashville
  • Updates to the Meet the Students Search Tool

From the President

  • A Message from the President: State of AFS-USA
  • A Special Week for the AFS-USA Staff Community
  • AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann Shares Her Insights in Foreign Affairs Magazine

Board of Directors

  • 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!
  • AFS-USA Fireside Chats: President & CEO Tara Hofmann Interviews Volunteer and Alumna Joan Siegel

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