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Read and Share our Newest Blog Post!

  • February 4, 2021
  • AFS-USA

In our newest blog, AFS Volunteer Tori Anaya shares her experience being a host sister, exchange student, and volunteer. Share the blog on social media to promote AFS hosting, study abroad, and volunteer opportunities!

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MyAFS Help and Learning FAQs Updated for 2021-22 School Year

  • Steve Thrush

AFS-USA has updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sections on Help & Learning with the latest available information regarding the 2021-22 program year.

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Drumbeat: Write a Review of AFS-USA on Google!

  • February 3, 2021
  • AFS-USA

Will you take a minute or two to share the impact of an AFS-USA experience in an online review?

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Volunteer Spotlight: Rachael Ochoa, Western PA Area Team

  • Volunteer Recognition Committee

Meet Rachael Ochoa, a volunteer with the Western PA Area Team for the past year!

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Conducting NH21 Host Family Interviews

  • February 1, 2021
  • Lauren Kramer

Volunteers may conduct a host family interview virtually if needed. A follow-up visit in the home must be conducted prior to the student’s departure.

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Liaison Assignment Widget Update: Link Support Coordinators

  • Kendra McKechnie

The Liaison Assignment Widget in MyAFS will now allow for a Support Coordinator to be linked to a Student and Host Family.

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Remembering Damayonti Sengupta

  • January 27, 2021
  • AFS-USA

On January 26th, AFS-USA lost a friend and former staff member, Damayonti Sengupta. Damayonti touched the lives of many AFS-USA volunteers and staff and she served as a constant source of positive energy.

Introducing the New Volunteer Onboarding Unit

  • January 26, 2021
  • Audrey Pinchock

What is Volunteer Onboarding? Is it something I should familiarize myself with? Come check it out!

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2020-21 YES Abroad Thailand Update for Volunteers

  • AFS-USA

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

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Fodor’s Article on International Student Exchange Programs

  • January 21, 2021
  • AFS-USA

In this article published by Fodor’s Travel on January 18, 2021, an international exchange student and others share why student exchange programs are still worth doing even in a pandemic. This is a great article to read and share!

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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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