Orientation Volunteer National Call
All volunteers involved in orientations are invited to join the Orientation Volunteer National Call where we will discuss End of Stay Orientation and best practices.
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Join the School Outreach Meeting on Monday, March 9th!
All volunteers are invited to the next School Outreach meeting on Monday, March 9th to learn the ins and outs of School
AFS-USA Travel Policy Update – U.S. Territories
Effective immediately, AFS students may travel with their host families to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These destinations will now be treated as domestic travel under our program guidelines.
Happy Valentine’s Day from AFS-USA!
How does AFS make the world a more loving place?
“Intro to MyAFS” Webinar for Volunteers: March 11th
New volunteers and anyone looking to learn more about the MyAFS Volunteer Portal are invited attend this short webinar. A great chance to meet new volunteers and staff!
View the February 2026 Edition of the Global Family Explorer
View the February Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families!
Thanking the Families & Volunteers Who Power Our Programs
Hello from the Volunteer Engagement Desk, March and April give us a powerful opportunity to pause, reflect, and show genuine appreciation to
The Heartbeat of AFS: Why Your ‘Volunteer Journey’ Matters More Than Ever in 2026
The Volunteer Engagement Advisory Group (VEAG) is vital to the AFS-USA community, dedicated to supporting our national network of volunteers. Led by Patty Gentry, Director of Volunteer Engagement, and volunteer leader Kerry Gonzalez, this group serves as a strategic bridge between local efforts and national resources.
Season 6 of The AFS Exchange Podcast is Live!
Check out the first episode of Season 6 of The AFS Exchange!
An Important Organizational Update
Please take a few moments to watch this video message in which Tara Hofmann shares an important update on our organization and what’s ahead.