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Sponsored Programs Host Family Recruitment Funds

  • January 29, 2025
  • AFS-USA

What are Sponsored Programs Host Family Recruitment Funds?  What can these funds be used for?  What are the restrictions on the use of these funds?  Are there any design requirements?  Does my Area Team need approval to use these funds?  Can I use my Area Team’s credit card to purchase items?  How will I seek reimbursement?  Is it possible […]

Featured Hosting Sponsored Programs Volunteer

Happy Chinese New Year!

  • AFS-USA

Take a look at AFS-USA’s experience at the Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C.!

China Chinese New Year Featured

AFS Beanies are Back!

  • January 27, 2025
  • AFS-USA

Stay warm and promote AFS in style!

Marketing Marketing Materials Volunteer

AFS-USA International Recipe Contest Winner

  • January 21, 2025
  • AFS-USA

For our exchange students and their host families, food has likely become a big part of connecting with one another. We encouraged our students to add a tasty new layer to their exchange experience by participating in the AFS International Recipe Contest. We wanted to thank everyone who participated in our International Recipe Contest! See our […]

#CookingAcrossCultures Hosting Recipe Contest

International Diners Club February Menu: Kyrgyzstan

  • AFS-USA

If you’ve been wanting to learn more about the food and culture of Kyrgyzstan, this month’s international diners club is a good place to start. Simply register for the call, pick a recipe, and enjoy. After, join us for a virtual chat to discuss our experiences with the recipes, and share stories about our own AFS […]

International Diners Club Volunteer

AFS & Intercultural Clubs

  • Jill Woerner

Does your school have an AFS or Intercultural Club?

Educator School Outreach

Staying Resilient Volunteer Webinar

  • January 13, 2025
  • Christina Kowalski

Staying Resilient: Coping Tools for Volunteers in Challenging Times webinar hosted by KonTerra on December 12, 2024.

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Study Abroad National Volunteer Call- January 14th!

  • January 10, 2025
  • Caitlin Schneider

Register today to learn more about the improvements to the Study Abroad widget in MyAFS, and collaborate with fellow volunteers across the country!

Programs Scholarships Sending

DHL Partnership with AFS-USA: Discount on Shipping for US Hosted Students

  • January 8, 2025
  • AFS-USA

We’d like to remind you of this exciting new partnership with DHL Express that benefits AFS students! Hosted students in the US can now ship documents or packages home with a 50% discount from DHL using the promo code AFSDHL50 (online) or DHLAFS50 (in-store). This opportunity will be beneficial for hosted students who wish to ship items to their […]

DHL Hosting

Join Us for the AFS-USA 2025 Hosting Kick-Off Celebration!

  • January 7, 2025
  • Sara Roberts

Join AFS-USA staff and volunteers on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 8 pm ET for an exciting virtual celebration as we kick off the 2025-26 AFS-USA Placement Cycle!

#AFSeffect Hosting Hosting Kick-Off Volunteer

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