Spring Refresh ECA Programs Workshop: April 9-11, 2021
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.
NSLI-Y Korean Applicants: All Semifinalists in Global Link
All summer Korean Semifinalists are now available to interview! Korean applicants account for a significant portion of our total semifinalists to interview.
NSLI-Y Arabic Applicants: All Semifinalists in Global Link
All summer Arabic Semifinalists are now available to interview! As a reminder, NSLI-Y/YES Abroad candidates will be released on a rolling timeline.
Save the Date for the 2021 ECA Programs Workshop!
This spring’s ECA Programs Workshop will be held virtually on the weekend of April 9. All interested volunteers are welcome to join.
AFS-USA Resources to Celebrate Black History Month Year-Round
This is a collection of materials and resources gathered by AFS-USA staff in celebration of Black History Month. While Black History Month is celebrated in February in the US, these resources can be used and shared year-round!
NSLI-Y Mandarin Applicants: All Semifinalists in Global Link
All summer Mandarin Semifinalists are now available to interview! Mandarin applicants account for a significant portion of our total semifinalists to interview.
February 16th Update From Tara Hofmann to All Volunteers
Please view this important update from AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann to all volunteers.
NSLI-Y Mandarin Applicant Update and Staffing Changes!
Our first batch of summer Mandarin Semifinalists are now available to interview! Mandarin applicants account for a significant portion of our total semifinalists to interview.
Congratulations Mary Porterfield, Recipient of the 2021 CSCTFL Simon Award!
Mary Porterfield, longtime AFS Volunteer, has been awarded the prestigious Paul Simon Award by the Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages!
Volunteer Affiliations & Volunteer Role Descriptions Updated
A broad workgroup of staff and volunteers have consolidated and cleaned up volunteer affiliations and role descriptions to enable more effective communication with volunteers.