Drumbeat: AFS Face Masks and Hand Sanitizer Available to Order!
AFS-USA has created AFS Logo Face Masks available to order at no cost for volunteers! You can order them here today!
Criminal Background Checks Minimum Age Changes to 17
We are changing the minimum age for host family background checks from 18 years old to 17 years old in all states except California.
2020-21 YES Abroad Program Update For Volunteers
This is an important update about the YES Abroad program for 2020-21.
NH21 YES Abroad Candidates Now in Global Link!
We have exciting news to share! You can now find the contact information of NH21 YES Abroad candidates in your area on Global Link with NSLI listed as the Responsible Org!
Use QR Codes to Promote AFS-USA!
Contactless information sharing has become very important due to COVID-19! QR codes are becoming increasingly popular and useful. AFS-USA volunteers can use them to promote AFS-USA!
2021 Study Abroad Programs Update
We have resumed application processing for all 2021 Study Abroad programs and our summer program opportunities are now available. Read more to view the email sent to all study abroad applicants and their parents.
2021 Volunteer Bio Writer Training: Register Today!
Do you enjoy writing? Would you like to see which students are arriving in Fall 2021? We are looking for AFS-USA volunteers interested in writing bios for our incoming students!
The 2020 AFS-USA Holiday Card is Here!
The 2020 AFS-USA Digital Holiday Card Design Contest has come to a close, and the winner is…Monya P. from South Africa! Print or digitally share the AFS-USA holiday card today!
Volunteer Spotlight: Mutiara Mohamad
Meet Mutiara Mohamad, a volunteer with the New Jersey Area Team for over five years!
NSLI-Y/YES Abroad Interviews Candidate Info in Global Link!
Great news! You can now find the contact information of the NSLI-Y academic year semifinalists in your area on Global Link with NSLI listed as the Responsible Org!