This week, we’re highlighting a Texas family that’s excited to welcome their very first AFS student into their home. Who knows? Maybe Lara and her family’s story will inspire other families who are thinking about hosting this year! Want to share this post? Highlight and copy one of these sample captions below, and then click […]
As of this week, AFS volunteers with an active ‘Hosting Volunteer’ affiliation now have access to the “Advanced Search” button in Global Link’s Hosting Lead Management section. The Advanced Search feature allows you to more easily search hosting leads in your team by city, ZIP code or high school! To access it, go into Hosting […]
We’re excited to announce our newly designed “Meet the Students” page. Not only is the design easier to navigate (even on your phone!), but many host student profiles now include recorded introductions to help potential host families get to know students on a more personal level. Student profiles with the speaking icon in the top […]
Our mission of fostering a more just and peaceful world is as important today as it has ever been, so we’re collecting stories and testimonials from AFSers like you that we hope to share with our wider community. Want to be involved? Fill out this brief form and someone from the AFS Marketing team will get in […]
Great news! You can now view lists of ALL 2017-18 NSLI-Y summer and academic year finalists and 2017-18 YES Abroad finalists. How to Access the Finalists Lists: As a security measure to safeguard student privacy, volunteers must possess an AFS Wiki username and password to access the finalists lists. Please log into your AFS Wiki […]
AFS Volunteer Heather McBride shares the AFS mission and the benefits of hosting an exchange student in the below article published through the New Jersey Education Association. The article shares the many rewards hosting an international student offers to teachers and students. Heather emphasizes the need for hands-on intercultural learning within schools, and discusses how teachers and families […]
We are excited to share a new opportunity for AFS volunteer teams. As part of AFS-USA’s Strategic Plan 2017 priority to strengthen our connection and alignment with educators, last year AFS-USA established a cooperation agreement with iEARN. iEARN has been a pioneer in bringing technology to education as it connects classrooms and educators around the world. They […]
As an AFS Volunteer, you’ve helped create life-changing opportunities for students and families worldwide. Now, it’s your turn to pack your bags! It is with pleasure that we announce the newest development at AFS-USA: AFSNext. AFSNext offers international experiences for adults to volunteer, teach, intern, or gain college credit abroad, all with the support of our personalized, […]
Vote now for your favorite Reel Life contest entry and help choose which family will win a free trip with their AFS Exchange Student. Here’s how to make your vote count: 1. Search. Browse through this year’s funny, heartwarming and meaningful entries. You can filter by state and/or search for family name, student first name, or […]
Summer is quickly approaching, and we would like to share the hosting travel dates for the departing NH16 students and the arriving NH17 students. Please note that the dates listed below reflect international travel for Core and BP students. Sponsored Programs students will fly at varying times throughout the summer depending on their program. Departures: […]