Hosting Heroes Spotlight: Capital & Western Pennsylvania Area Teams
AFS-USA proudly recognizes our Capital and Western Pennsylvania Area Teams for their outstanding dedication in placing exchange students with welcoming families.
NEW Monthly Discussion Guides
Liaisons and support volunteers now have access to new monthly discussion guides to use when meeting with host families and hosted participants.
Urgent: Every One of Us Must Act Now to Place Students & Protect YES
Please take action to support international exchange programs today!
New Hosting World Map Now Available to Order
This world map shows which countries our incoming hosted students are from, as well as which program they’re participating in.
2026-27 CBYX Application is Open!
The CBYX application for the 2026-27 program year has opened! Motivated American high school students are encouraged to submit their applications by November 3, 2025 to be considered. Help us spread the word!
New AFS Exchange Podcast Episode!
We sit down with Jenny Kissinger Messner, an AFS alumna who believes that our mission is more important now than ever.
AFS-USA Hosting Call Recap: Powerful Stories, Tools, and What’s Next
Missed the 7/31 Hosting Call? Catch up now—moving stories, key insights, and tools to help you place students in these final weeks before the 9/4 deadline.
Looking to Connect and Have Some Fun with Fellow Volunteers?
Join other volunteer leaders and staff for a special August Skill Builders gathering focused on building community and having fun together. We’ll
“Intro to MyAFS” Webinar for Volunteers: August 19
Join the Stakeholder Engagement Department for an “Intro to MyAFS” webinar, featuring an introductory overview of the MyAFS Volunteer Portal with time for Q&A.
Celebrate Exchange Day With AFS-USA!
Happy International Exchange Day! Today we’re joining the Alliance for International Exchange to celebrate the way intercultural experiences shape lives and communities