New Deadline Structure for Sending Programs
In an effort to align with the application “portal stages” in the sending journey, there will now be two different deadlines for
AFS in the Media
AFS/YES Student From India Receives Full Scholarship to Wellesley College In 2014, Manvi Chaudhury was a Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES)
Restructuring of Greater and Northern Illinois Teams
Volunteer Development would like to announce that we have merged the Greater Illinois and Northern Illinois Teams. The new team will be called the
Posting about AFS on social media
When searching for new AFS Host Families, Volunteers, or Sending students, many volunteers and staff members find that social media is an
Drumbeat: Project: Change video highlights opportunities for students to volunteer abroad
At AFS, the spirit of volunteerism is in our DNA. Now in its fourth year, the Project: Change contest asks U.S. students
Volunteer Resources Has a New Email Address
Volunteer Resources has updated our email address from vol.reg@afsusa.org to volunteerresources@afsusa.org. All emails currently sent to vol.reg@afsusa.org will still be received at
2017 International Volunteer Awards – Recognize Volunteers in Your Team
We’re excited to announce the opening of the 2017 AFS International Volunteer Award Season. Each year, AFS recognizes those particularly deserving volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Maryanne Marr
This month AFS-USA is pleased to spotlight Maryanne Marr of DeRuyter, NY, who has been a volunteer with the DeRuyter Area Team since 1984. How did
AFS Project: Change Contest 2017-18 is now open!
The Project: Change scholarship contest is back for its 4th year! Below is a refresher/introduction to the contest AND a list of
AFS Changemaker Reception in Washington, D.C.
On September 12th, the AFS Community in Washington, D.C. gathered to honor several distinguished AFS Changemakers—individuals who have made significant contributions to