The National Council Volunteer Recognition Committee is pleased to announce that the 2019 AFS-USA Galatti Award is presented to Ann Steglich from the Michigan Area Team!
Under the direction of Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President and CEO, a new path to a more dynamic and successful organization is being announced today. This will be the most significant change at AFS-USA since the current TDS model was launched in 2010.
I’m very pleased to share AFS-USA’s Strategic Plan 2.0 with you. This plan came together through the efforts of a diverse group of AFS-USA volunteers, staff, board members, and external consultants.
AFS-USA is also pleased to spotlight Lindsay Norman of the Georgia team this month. Lindsay has been a volunteer since 2014. Lindsay has been an integral part of helping to develop the Savannah chapter in the Georgia team. Congratulations Lindsay!
This month AFS-USA is also pleased to spotlight Linda Mellis of the Greater Chicago team. Linda has been a volunteer since 2000. Linda was an AFS student to the Netherlands and carries her love for exchange into everything she does for the Chicago team. Congratulations Linda!
The online Volunteer Registration Interviewer training has been redeveloped and updated with new and improved information.
There are approximately 30 more students who are eagerly waiting to begin their AFS program in the U.S. All of them are now available to go anywhere in the country and you can read about them on the MyAFS Placements Widget under All Available.
Ming He and Federico are two great students that are still available to host. Share their student biographies or consider welcoming them into your own home!
Watch AFS Volunteer Kathy Harenski and Host Dad Bill Fuller represent AFS on the Pittsburgh Today Live Show which aired today, September 19th.
We are happy to announce an enhancement to the Contacts & Visits Widget- volunteers can now easily see which students are placed with Welcome and Temporary Families.