Andrea Franzoi, Secretary General of AFS Intercultura (AFS-Italy) would like to share a special message to thank volunteers for furthering our mission of creating a more just and peaceful world.
In honor of Champions Month, a nationwide initiative to assist in host family recruitment for select groups of AFS Exchange Students arriving this August, share our Italian Students Talking Points! These talking points are a great tool to speak with host families about what makes hosting Italian students so special.
Read about the highlights from last week’s NAFSA Conference in Washington, D.C. as shared by AFS-USA President, Tara Hofmann.
Join us for a June webinar on best practices for conducting host family orientations.
AFS-JPN must provide a confirmed list of 1st arrival students to their travel agency by June 19, 2019.
Champions Month is a nationwide initiative that focuses our host family recruitment on select AFS Exchange Students arriving in the U.S. this fall.
The Mission Award recognizes an outstanding volunteer who has made a significant impact in promoting the core values and mission of AFS through their leadership at the local or national level. The 2019 Mission Award goes to Barb Kelly of the Greater Chicago Area Team!
The Dream Team Award recognizes AFS-USA Teams for exceptional and outstanding service that benefits AFS-USA volunteers in more than one area of volunteer development and recognition. The 2019 Dream Team Award goes to the Columbia Pacific Area Team.
In our newest blog, we discuss how and why rural areas are ideal places to experience cultural exchange. We explore the benefits of rural living like small-town high school spirit, traditional folk cultures, tightknit communities, and more! Since exchange students often bring intriguing, unfamiliar cultures to a community, they are likely to be recognized, valued, and […]
Champions Month is a nationwide initiative that focuses our host family recruitment on select AFS Exchange Students arriving in the U.S. this fall.