Gail Meaker Matching Gift Campaign
The tremendous outpouring of generosity by Gail Meaker has enabled AFS-USA to establish the Gail Meaker Matching Gift Campaign—and every gift donated to AFS-USA to this challenge will be doubled.
A Video Message from Tara Hofmann
Please watch this important video message from AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann. As mentioned in the video, you can view students still needing host families using our Meet the Students tool.
How to Find Hosted Participant Return Travel Information
An updated article has been posted in MyAFS Help & Learning to support identification of participant return travel information.
Learn More About Hosting A Student From Thailand!
Hosting a student from Thailand is an incredible cultural experience. Check out this video created by a former AFSer from Thailand and please share it with potential host families!
Drumbeat: AFS-USA Merchandise Available
What better way to welcome your students than with a cool AFS tote or flag pin? Check out all of the merchandise we have available at www.afsusa.org/merchandise!
New MyAFS Email Features: Easy Way to Send Student ID Card
Two new features are now active in MyAFS that will make corresponding with volunteers and host families easier, including the ability to email student ID and medical cards.
New Additions to the Volunteer and Host Family Applications
AFS has added an “ASL” (American Sign Language) option on our Volunteer and Host Family Applications!
Drumbeat: Share this Video from First Arrivals!
In this video created by AFS Volunteer and Host Father Derek Hayes, students from around the world arrive in the U.S. to meet their host families and start an adventure like no other!
August 17 Hosting Town Hall Recording Now Available
View the recording of the August 17th Hosting Town Hall.
Please Join the Hosting Town Hall on Tuesday, August 17th
Please join me for a Town Hall this Tuesday, August 17th, at 8:00PM EDT.