AFS-USA Community Summits Are Returning Later This Year!
Beginning this fall, AFS-USA will be hosting additional Community Summits around the US.
View the June 2026 Edition of the Global Family Explorer
View the June 2026 Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families HERE!
Seen, Appreciated, Celebrated: The Volunteer Recognition Committee
The Volunteer Recognition Committee (VRC) exists for one essential reason: to make sure that the time, energy, and dedication AFS volunteers pour into their work does not go unnoticed.
New AFS-USA Information Sheet for 2026
Numbers are powerful and consistency is important. Check out our new information sheet!
2026 Volunteer Award Nominations Now Open
Anyone can nominate a worthy volunteer for an award!
Let’s Kick Off Passport to Hosting!
Over the next four weeks, we’re inviting the AFS-USA community to spotlight students from around the world and encourage more families to host with AFS.
Summer Domestic Program Deadlines Extended!
The application deadline for two programs — Lewis and Clark: Then and Now and The Table We Share: Food and Culture — has been extended to June 5, 2026, and scholarships are still available.
Need Help Navigating MyAFS?
Join the Stakeholder Engagement team for a crash course of the Volunteer Portal!
Passport to Hosting: Global Spotlight Series Launches June 1!
Throughout the month of June, we’ll be sharing stories, testimonials, and resources that highlight exchange students arriving this fall from around the globe!
June Skill Builder Call – The 4Ps of Strong Teams
Hello from the Volunteer Engagement Desk, What makes a team truly sustainable, and how can you build one that thrives? Join us