We are excited to announce new updates that will make annual volunteer re-registration a breeze!
Be sure to get the word out on these amazing Study Abroad Scholarship opportunities!
Effective beginning SH20 and beyond, the per incident medical coverage limit for students hosted in the USA will increase from $1 million to $1.5 million.
“Team Profiles” are the way for area teams to share content with their local audiences. Visitors can see who their local contacts are, what events are going on, and other relevant information.
The Host Family Interview Form has been clarified to reflect policy regarding follow-up for host family members not present at the interview.
A new tool is available for volunteers to guide hosted participants in identifying and practicing positive self-care strategies during their exchange.
We’re ringing in the New Year with a new study abroad scholarship! The Visual Storyteller Scholarship is perfect for students who are interested in documenting unfamiliar cultures and experiences abroad with creativity, honesty, and empathy.
You are invited to join us for a webinar to hear about building school relationships. These webinars will introduce you to what we mean by school relationships, why they are critical and how to begin fostering those connections now.
Monthly Contacts requiring staff and volunteer follow-up will now produce fewer notifications emails.
On the AFS-USA Facebook page, we created a post encouraging families to host one of our semester students. To spread the word, share our post on your own Facebook page by clicking the “Share” button in the right-hand corner.