AFS in the Media
Check out these news stories featuring AFS-USA!
Belo Tours for AFS Participants 2019-2020
We are excited to share the Belo USA programs being offered to AFS participants in the 2019-2020 program year! Read on to get more information on trip dates and details.
Project: Change Scholarship Information and Updates
The Project: Change scholarship is one of the best tools AFS has to prompt a solid discussion with teachers and administrators. Read on for important updates!
Volunteer Spotlight: Dawn Shepard in the Northwoods Gateway Area Team!
This month AFS-USA is pleased to spotlight Dawn Shepard of the Northwoods Gateway team.
This Year’s AFS Project: Change Cohort Made Ghanaian News!
Read more about our students’ visit to the Safe Water Network in Ghana, aligning with UN Goal 6: Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
SEM SH20 Student Application Distribution and Arrival Info
As we shift gears toward SH20 placements, we wish to make hosting volunteers and placement teams aware that the first SH20 students will be distributed for placement today (Oct 7).
Updated Support Tools Templates
The Participant Support Department is happy to share updated versions of our AFS Support Tools, including the Plan for Success, Support Agreement, and Warning Letter for use in the NH19 cycle forward.
AFS in the Media
AFS has been highlighted in the media in the past few weeks – check out these great stories!
Meet Xianqi from China and Natan from Bolivia!
Welcome or refer a family to host Xianqi from China or Natan from Bolivia!
Drumbeat: Share our Chinese Exchange Student Email Template!
Currently, we have five Chinese Exchange Students waiting for host families in the U.S.! Share this email template to encourage families to welcome a Chinese Exchange Student into their home this fall.