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Update: Changes to Host Family Handbook

  • August 1, 2019
  • AFS-USA

Some updates have been made to the host family handbook – a summary of the changes is available.

Host Family Hosting

Changes to Monthly Contact and Visits Forms

  • July 31, 2019
  • Lauren Kramer

Liaisons- as we prepare for our NH19 students’ arrivals, please take note of some changes that have been made to these forms!

Compliance Contacts Hosting MyAFS Participant Support

Volunteer Town Hall with Tara Hofmann

  • July 26, 2019
  • Melvin Harmon

On July 25th, the President and CEO of AFS-USA, Tara Hofmann, spoke before a virtual audience of AFS volunteers and staff. She shared a message that reminded us of why we do what we do and how important our work is to the world in which we currently live.

From the President Strategic Plan 2.0

Our Host Family Recruitment Campaign: “Before you know it”

  • July 24, 2019
  • Tara Hofmann

Over the past month, the Marketing Team has been developing a new national and local promotional campaign called “Before you know it” for host family recruitment that officially begins this week.

From the President Marketing

Upcoming Webinars for Volunteers!

  • Sarah Radermacher

Join us for an upcoming webinar to learn more about AFS and get your questions answered!

Hosting Inbound Sponsored Programs Training YES Program

Study Abroad Volunteers – Your Input Needed!

  • Scott Hume

Please take 10 minutes to complete our study abroad survey by Thursday, August 15, so we are able to consider your input in our planning for the 2020 campaign.

Featured Outbound Sponsored Programs Scholarships Sending Sending Kick-Off Volunteer

Drumbeat: Share our newest blog post featuring Stephen Zhang, AFS Alum!

  • July 23, 2019
  • AFS-USA

It’s no secret that AFS Alumni go on to make extraordinary impacts on their communities. In our newest blog post, we interviewed AFS Alum Stephen Zhang about his stellar academic achievements, the importance of embracing cultural differences, and how he’s created a home for himself in the U.S. Share our blog with families interested in […]

#AFSeffect Drumbeat Hosting Study Abroad Take Action

Update: New Student Safety Resource

  • Candace O'Malley

As a follow up to the May 2019 MyAFS News Article, the new online Student Safety Module will be incorporated into the Hosting and Support Affiliations (HSA) training as of August 1st.

Compliance Participant Support Training Volunteer

2019-20 Giveaways: Help Us Decide!

  • July 22, 2019
  • AFS-USA

Everyone loves a good giveaway – let us know what you’d like to see!

Marketing Marketing Materials

Host Country Profile Flyers Now Available!

  • July 15, 2019
  • AFS-USA

These informational flyers can be used as intercultural learning resources or as promotional material and can be found on MyAFS Help & Learning in the Promote AFS section.

Host Family Recruitment Hosting Intercultural Learning Marketing Marketing Materials

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Take Action

  • Following Up on Saturday’s Call: 3 Ways You Can Help Now
  • Saturday: AFS-USA Crisis Briefing with Tara Hofmann
  • 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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