Update: New Student Safety Resource
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.
2019-20 Giveaways: Help Us Decide!
Everyone loves a good giveaway – let us know what you’d like to see!
Host Country Profile Flyers Now Available!
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.
An Introduction to AFS-USA’s Strategic Plan 2.0
Over the past year, a working group comprised of AFS-USA staff, volunteers, members of the board of directors, and a facilitator from a firm specializing in effective strategic planning have worked together to develop AFS-USA’s Strategic Plan 2.0.
AFS in the Media
In the past few weeks, several media outlets have published stories that highlight some of the great things AFSers are doing.
Join a Volunteer Town Hall on July 25 with Tara Hofmann!
You are invited to join a Volunteer Town Hall call with AFS-USA’s President, Tara Hofmann, on Thursday, July 25 at 8pm EDT (7pm CDT, 6pm MDT, 5pm PDT).
Announcing the New MyAFS Hosted Student Highlight Feature
The new Student Highlight Feature in MyAFS will spotlight specific students still needing host families.
An Important Announcement Regarding AFSNext Programs
After much review, discussion, and conversation, and in consultation with the AFS-USA Board of Directors, the very difficult decision was made to close our AFSNext operation once the last participants have returned home.
Learn About Monthly Learning Reflections Tool
How cool is this intercultural learning tool! Join us for the Webinar on July 24 at 8 pm ET- 7 pm CT- 6 pm MT-
5 pm PT and find out.
Update to Volunteer Policies
Updated Volunteer Policies are available on MyAFS Help & Learning.