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Temporary Modification to Host Family Interview Process

  • April 15, 2020
  • Lauren Kramer

Volunteers should conduct host family in-home interviews via video conference with a follow-up visit to be done later.

Compliance COVID-19 Hosting MyAFS

Amplify the Reach of AFS-USA Alumni Stories on LinkedIn

  • Luisa Gui

Help boost the visibility of the AFS Intercultural Programs USA LinkedIn page while expanding the reach of our alumni’s stories of resilience and activism during COVID-19.

#AFSeffect Marketing Press

View School Information Right in MyAFS!

  • April 14, 2020
  • AFS-USA

It is now even easier to find school information on MyAFS.

MyAFS School Outreach

Announcing National Re-Entry Orientation Webinars

  • April 13, 2020
  • Rebecca Oswalt

Announcing National Re-Entry Orientation Webinars.

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AFS-USA Featured on Global Travel Site

  • AFS-USA

AFS-USA is proud to be featured in an article on the hosting experience during COVID-19 and the importance of student exchange on Matador, the web’s largest independent travel media site.

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Announcing Changes to the English Language Test for International Students, ELTiS

  • April 9, 2020
  • Amy Kiana Rendon-Patel

There have been changes to the English language assessment test that our students use. In recent years, AFS students’ English language abilities have been assessed through…

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April 8 Thank You Letter to All AFS-USA Volunteers from Tara Hofmann

  • Tara Hofmann

I want to thank you, the volunteers of AFS-USA, for being MY inspiration over these very tough past few weeks. The fact that April is Volunteer Appreciation Month could not be more fitting, and please know that you are greatly appreciated! 

COVID-19 From the President

A Message of Gratitude from Tara Hofmann

  • April 8, 2020
  • AFS-USA

AFS-USA President and CEO Tara Boyce-Hofmann shares a personal message to all AFS-USA Volunteers.

COVID-19 From the President

April 6 Important Message Concerning Participant Monitoring and Contacts & Visits

  • April 6, 2020
  • AFS-USA

Given the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and our commitment to the health, safety, and welfare of the entire AFS community, AFS is making temporary modifications to our participant monitoring.

Compliance Contacts COVID-19 Guidelines

April 4 Message Sent to All Current Thai Host Students and Host Families From AFS-USA President, Tara Hofmann

  • April 4, 2020
  • Tara Hofmann

A message from AFS-USA President to all host students from Thailand and their host families currently hosted in the U.S.

COVID-19 From the President

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Take Action

  • Following Up on Saturday’s Call: 3 Ways You Can Help Now
  • Saturday: AFS-USA Crisis Briefing with Tara Hofmann
  • Urgent: Every One of Us Must Act Now to Place Students & Protect YES

Featured Articles

  • Reflections from the First 2025 AFS-USA Community Summits: Where Belonging Meets Impact
  • Highlights of the AFS-USA Staff Gathering in Nashville
  • Updates to the Meet the Students Search Tool

From the President

  • A Message from the President: State of AFS-USA
  • A Special Week for the AFS-USA Staff Community
  • AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann Shares Her Insights in Foreign Affairs Magazine

Board of Directors

  • 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!
  • AFS-USA Fireside Chats: President & CEO Tara Hofmann Interviews Volunteer and Alumna Joan Siegel

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