Each month all AFS-USA staff gather for a virtual meeting where we learn of some of our colleagues’ achievements and plans, many of which could not have been accomplished without volunteer collaboration. We’d like to share some of those updates with you!
Chinese NSLI-Y AY participants continued their orientation week with a cultural activity focused on Chinese music and the traditional instrument Guzheng (pictured).
Chinese NSLI-Y AY participants recently met virtually with their peer leaders. Both AFS-USA and AFS-CHN partners facilitated the call. Peer leaders are local students…
Did you notice the updates to MyAFS?
Consider supporting educators and schools “AFS-style”!
Sandy Jurkowski, an exceptional volunteer for AFS, passed away on August 31st after a valiantly fought long battle with cancer. Her volunteerism with AFS Intercultural Programs spanned almost 40 years.
On Wednesday evening, September 16, an AFS Hosting Volunteer Town Hall took place via Zoom. The recording is now available.
In preparation for this cycle, AFS-USA Support staff and the Volunteer Support Advisory Committee have implemented some new Support practices and resources.
Host family applications will no longer be accepted with a virtual home interview.
Thanks to nearly 2,000 members of the AFS Family, AFS-USA met the $500,000 Candace and Bert Forbes Challenge! This means that we have raised a total of $1MM to help AFS-USA during what continues to be the most challenging time we have ever faced.