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Project: Change Scholarship Information and Updates

  • October 14, 2019
  • AFS-USA

The Project: Change scholarship is one of the best tools AFS has to prompt a solid discussion with teachers and administrators. Read on for important updates!

AFS Project: Change Marketing Marketing Materials

Volunteer Spotlight: Dawn Shepard in the Northwoods Gateway Area Team!

  • October 8, 2019
  • AFS-USA

This month AFS-USA is pleased to spotlight Dawn Shepard of the Northwoods Gateway team.

Volunteer

This Year’s AFS Project: Change Cohort Made Ghanaian News!

  • October 7, 2019
  • AFS-USA

Read more about our students’ visit to the Safe Water Network in Ghana, aligning with UN Goal 6: Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. 

AFS Project: Change Press

SEM SH20 Student Application Distribution and Arrival Info

  • Steve Thrush

As we shift gears toward SH20 placements, we wish to make hosting volunteers and placement teams aware that the first SH20 students will be distributed for placement today (Oct 7).

Hosting Programs Travel YES Program

Updated Support Tools Templates

  • October 4, 2019
  • AFS-USA Support Team

The Participant Support Department is happy to share updated versions of our AFS Support Tools, including the Plan for Success, Support Agreement, and Warning Letter for use in the NH19 cycle forward.

Participant Support Safety and Support

AFS in the Media

  • October 2, 2019
  • AFS-USA

AFS has been highlighted in the media in the past few weeks – check out these great stories!

Press

Meet Xianqi from China and Natan from Bolivia!

  • AFS-USA

Welcome or refer a family to host Xianqi from China or Natan from Bolivia!

Host Family Recruitment Meet the Students

Drumbeat: Share our Chinese Exchange Student Email Template!

  • AFS-USA

Currently, we have five Chinese Exchange Students waiting for host families in the U.S.! Share this email template to encourage families to welcome a Chinese Exchange Student into their home this fall.

Host Family Host Family Recruitment Hosting

Exciting Details About Our New Website!

  • October 1, 2019
  • AFS-USA

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our new website and application portal! This launch is scheduled for the week of October 7.

Featured Marketing Sending Sending Kick-Off

Register NOW for the October Support Webinar!

  • Adriana Miladinovic

In October, the Monthly Support Webinar will focus on supporting Italian students. The webinar is scheduled for October 10 at 8pm ET- 7pm CT- 6pm MT- 5pm PT.

ICL Participant Support Training Volunteer

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  • 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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