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.
Entering Monthly Contacts and Visits for 18-19 Students
The Department of State Audit is fast approaching. Please enter any unrecorded contacts & visits as soon as possible, taking the following timeline into consideration.
Important Reminder About Overnight Orientations and Events
As Arrivals are fast approaching, we’d like to remind all volunteers that hosted students must not share a bed during any overnight AFS Orientation or Event, including Arrivals.
MyAFS Sending Widget Changes
We will be temporarily removing the Sending widget from MyAFS, effective Monday, July 8.
New Tutorial Available for Calling Hosting Leads
Check out a new 14-minute video tutorial on using Hosting Lead Management!
AFS in the Media
AFS has been featured in the media the past couple of weeks. Check out these great stories!