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Seeking Nominations for Amazing AFS Educators and Schools!

  • October 9, 2025
  • Sarah Radermacher

Is there an educator or school in your community that embodies the spirit of intercultural learning?

Educator School Outreach

Diplomacy Simulation for AFS Hosted Students!

  • October 7, 2025
  • Natalie Rehberger

AFS-USA has partnered with the National Museum of American Diplomacy so students can step into the shoes of diplomats from the 1700s!

Inbound Sponsored Programs Public Diplomacy

Retirement of Robin Weber

  • Keri Dooley

After 30 years of extraordinary service to AFS-USA, Robin Weber, Senior Director of Risk Management, Compliance and Intercultural Education is retiring as of Nov. 1

Compliance ICL

Global Educator Newsletter

  • October 6, 2025
  • Sarah Radermacher

Thousands of educators receive our newsletter.

CBYX Educator Outbound Sponsored Programs Scholarships School Outreach

Monthly Meeting for School Outreach Volunteers

  • Sarah Radermacher

All are welcome to join us on October 13th!

School Outreach

Paving the Future: The Young Adult Volunteer Advisory Group

  • October 3, 2025
  • National Council

The Young Adult Volunteer Advisory Group plays a critical role in securing the future of AFS-USA by championing the perspective and engagement of its youngest volunteers.

Advisory Group Featured National Council

AFS-USA Hosting Adjustments for SH26/NH26

  • AFS-USA Hosting

As we celebrate the conclusion of the NH25 placement season, AFS-USA is making some adjustments to further improve placement outcomes.

Hosting

“Intro to MyAFS” Interactive Info Session for New Volunteers: October 14th

  • October 2, 2025
  • AFS-USA

New volunteers and anyone looking to learn more about the MyAFS Volunteer Portal are invited attend this short webinar. A great chance to meet new volunteers and staff!

MyAFS Training Volunteer

Update on Government Shutdown

  • October 1, 2025
  • AFS-USA

While staffing is limited in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Youth Programs Division during the shutdown, essential requests are still being handled. At this time, no impact is anticipated on reimbursements or stipend disbursements for students.

Featured Hosting Sponsored Programs Study Abroad

Volunteer Training Opportinities

  • Martha Friend

Fall Forward: The Ideal Season for Learning and Leveling Up

ICL Participant Support Training Volunteer

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From the President

  • An Important Message from Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President
  • Raise Your Voice for International Exchange: Take Action Today
  • AFS-USA Salutes Host Families

Board of Directors

  • AFS-USA Board Seeks Individuals with Strong Financial Management Experience – Apply by December 21st!
  • AFS-USA Board seeks individuals with strong professional and volunteer experience - apply by February 14!

Area Team Chair News

  • Area Team Chairs: We Want to Hear From You!

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