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Drumbeat: Sponsored Programs Articles to Share to Promote AFS!

  • March 18, 2021
  • AFS-USA

Are you looking for ways to promote AFS in your community? Here are some articles you can share highlighting some amazing AFSers!

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Help and Learning is Now Easier to Navigate!

  • AFS-USA

New features on Help and Learning make it easier to find relevant articles!

Help & Learning Volunteer

Share Our Newest Blog, “Why Host an Exchange Student During COVID”

  • March 16, 2021
  • AFS-USA

In our newest blog, the Zabka Family and Seney Family describe their experiences hosting with AFS-USA during COVID-19, and how the year has been both unexpected and rewarding. Please read and share this blog with potential host families in your area!

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AFS-USA National Volunteer Awards Open March 15th, 2021!

  • March 15, 2021
  • Volunteer Recognition Committee

It’s time to nominate volunteers and teams for national awards! The Emerging Leader, Dream Team, and Mission Award.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Sue Steckel

  • March 12, 2021
  • Volunteer Recognition Committee

Meet Sue Steckel, a volunteer with the Milwaukee Area Team. Sue has been a volunteer for almost five years. Learn more about her story!

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Drumbeat: Promote AFS During the Alliance for International Exchange Advocacy Week!

  • March 4, 2021
  • AFS-USA

March 2-5 is the Alliance for International Exchange Advocacy Week and AFS-USA is sharing relevant publications that you can use when speaking to others about the importance of international education.

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Spring Refresh ECA Programs Workshop: April 9-11, 2021

  • Karen Mills

The Sponsored Programs team is excited to announce that this spring’s Virtual ECA Programs Workshop will be held from April 9 – 11. Registration is now open to all AFS volunteers.

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NSLI-Y Korean Applicants: All Semifinalists in Global Link

  • Melissa Rossi

All summer Korean Semifinalists are now available to interview! Korean applicants account for a significant portion of our total semifinalists to interview.

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NSLI-Y Arabic Applicants: All Semifinalists in Global Link

  • March 2, 2021
  • Melissa Rossi

All summer Arabic Semifinalists are now available to interview! As a reminder, NSLI-Y/YES Abroad candidates will be released on a rolling timeline.

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Save the Date for the 2021 ECA Programs Workshop!

  • February 25, 2021
  • Karen Mills

This spring’s ECA Programs Workshop will be held virtually on the weekend of April 9. All interested volunteers are welcome to join.

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  • Coming in 2026: New Domestic Pilot Programs from AFS-USA
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  • 2026 ECA Programs Workshop - Apply Today!

Featured Articles

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From the President

  • An Important Organizational Update
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  • 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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