Final Update for Summer 2021 Programs
After thoughtful and thorough considerations, AFS-USA has made the decision to suspend our remaining summer programs to Denmark, France, and Spain.
IMPORTANT: School Required and Recommended Immunizations Guidance
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.
*New* Resources to Connect with Schools
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.
Join the Orientation Coordinator Webinar on June 7 at 8 PM Eastern
Learn about key changes to orientation content and format for the ’21-’22 cycle and related resources for volunteers.
New Volunteer Opportunity!
The Volunteer Onboarding department is working on a new leadership program for our young volunteers!
Updated Host Family Handbook, Addendum, and HFO Materials
The 2021-22 Host Family Handbook, Addendum, and HFO Materials are now available.
May 25th Summer Programs Update to Applicants and Parents
Please read this article to get the most up to date information on our 2021 flagship Summer Programs!
A Conversation with AFS Italy Partner Director, Andrea Franzoi
In this installment of our Global Chat series, AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann is joined by Andrea Franzoi, Secretary General/Partner Director for our AFS partner in Italy, Intercultura.
Intro to MyAFS Webinar: June 9th and 10th
Welcome to the AFS Family! As a new or newly returning volunteer, we would like to offer this information session on how to use MyAFS and other resources available to you.
NSLI-Y NH21 Selection, Summer, Year Program Updates
Thank you so much for your support of the NSLI-Y program! As a reminder, AFS NSLI-Y will implement summer virtual programs: Hindi (India), Russian (Russia), Indonesian (Indonesia).