Participant Support Advisory Group: Strengthening the Heart of the AFS Experience
The Participant Support Advisory Group (SAG) works behind the scenes to ensure that every exchange student and host family has the support they need to thrive.
Save the Date! Volunteer Award Season Coming Soon
The nomination period for the 2026 national and international awards will open from June 3-July 15, 2026. Read below for a short description…
Supporting Schools at the End of the School Year
Certificates, Newsletters, and More!
Vibing Hour: Young Volunteer Hangout, June 15th @ 8pm ET!
Calling all those in teens-30s age range to participate in a fun and interactive virtual happy hour on June 15th @ 8 PM ET! Spread the word, invite a friend!
New Resources Available for Promoting Hosting!
The Marketing team has created new materials for volunteers to use when promoting our incoming hosted students to potential host families and
New Bipartisan Caucus in Congress is Championing International Exchange Programs
AFS-USA celebrates this bipartisan step forward for the exchange community—and you can help it grow!
View the Spring 2026 Edition of The Passport Newsletter
Read and share the latest edition of The Passport, filled with stories that showcase the profound impact of the AFS-USA experience—and the generosity that makes it all possible.
Domestic Program Application Deadlines Approaching!
Application deadlines for the 2026 domestic programs our approaching soon. There is still time for interested students to apply and receive an early bird discount!
You’re Invited! Join the Next Global Volunteers Meetup 🌍🎉
We’re thrilled to invite you to participate in this online Global Volunteer Meet-up: A lifetime connection, the blueprint for quality. Where local action builds global trust.
New CBYX Activity and Coloring Page to Promote Hosting!
Our new CBYX activity and coloring page is for children who may not be familiar with the concept of hosting and can serve as a conversation starter to gain a child’s interest…