Changes to MyAFS: You Asked, We Listened!
You can now access Facebook Workplace right from MyAFS!
COVID-19 FAQs for Volunteers Updated to Include Sponsored Programs Specific FAQs
The COVID-19 FAQs for AFS-USA Volunteers article on MyAFS News has been updated to include Sponsored Programs specific FAQs.
Announcing New Host Family Webinar and Resources
Announcing New Host Family Webinar and Resources on MyAFS Help & Learning.
Learn to Write a Hosted Student Bio in 15 Minutes or Less!
New information available for current and future Bio Writers.
March 31 AFS Return Travel Update for Host Families, Students, and Volunteers
Two weeks ago, we began returning students to their families in their home countries. Since that time, more than 1200 hosted participants in the US were returned to their home countries, including over 700 students between Friday, March 27 and Monday, March 30.
AFS-USA Supports Educators During COVID-19
Webinars to support educators in remotely delivering their content using intercultural activities and educational technology.
March 27 Welcome Home Message From AFS-USA President to Returned U.S. Participants and Parents/Guardians
AFS-USA President and CEO Tara Boyce-Hofmann shares a personal message to all returned participants and their parents/guardians to welcome them back to the United States.
March 30 Charter Flight Travel Confirmation for DEN, GER, NED, NOR, SWE, and SUI Hosted Students
We have received confirmation that our international charter flight will be departing on Monday night, March 30th, from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. This AFS charter flight will include students from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.
March 27 Update for AFS-USA Volunteers About NSLI-Y Summer 2020 Programs
Please note that this message is internal and for reference by AFS-USA Volunteers regarding the NSLI-Y Summer 2020 program. We hope this
March 27 COVID-19 FAQs Now Available on AFSUSA.ORG Website
Thanks to feedback from volunteers and staff, AFS-USA has been able to launch COVID-19 FAQ’s on the website which are available to the public.