A Message from AFS-USA in the Wake of the Santa Fe Shooting
Dear AFS-USA Volunteers and Host Families, Friday’s news of the tragic school shooting in Santa Fe, TX, has reached all corners of
“Do one thing” for host family recruitment!
Across the country, AFS Volunteers like you are getting the word out about the opportunity to host an exchange student this fall.
Our sympathies to the Santa Fe, TX community
Dear AFS-USA Volunteers, We were informed by our colleagues at American Councils today that one of the YES Students (non-AFS), Sabika Sheikh
Announcing Text Message Reminders for Monthly Contacts
In response to feedback from volunteers, we are excited to announce a new text messaging feature for monthly contact reminders!
Drumbeat: Become a host family!
Support the nationwide effort to recruit AFS Host Families for the upcoming 2018-19 year. Our newest cycle of international high school exchange
2018-2019 NSLI-Y and YES Abroad Finalist Lists Available!
Great news! You can now view lists of ALL 2018-19 NSLI-Y summer and academic year finalists and 2018-19 YES Abroad finalists.
Student Audio Introductions: Meet Mohammad from Jordan!
Student audio introductions are a great way for potential host families to get to know students coming this fall. These introductions can now be found on a student’s “Get to Know” in Global Link, and are also available on the Meet the Students page.
Volunteer Spotlight: Recognizing Kay Barr
This month AFS-USA is pleased to spotlight Kay Barr of the Ohio River Valley team. Kay has been an AFS Volunteer since 2012. Congratulations Kay!
AFS in the Media
AFS Student Writes Letter to Host Mother An AFS Student hosted in Washington published a letter expressing his gratitude to his Host
Vote for an AFS Reel Life contest entry – support host families!
Cast your vote for Reel Life to help choose which family will get to make new memories with their exchange student!