AFS-USA September 16th Skill Builder for Student and Family Liaisons
Building Confidence for the Conversations That Matter Most
YES Abroad Application for Spring 2027 Semester is Open!
The YES Abroad program application for the spring 2027 semester has opened! Motivated high school students are encouraged to submit by September 22nd to be considered. Help us spread the word!
New Global Citizen Scholarships & Aid Flyer Available!
Looking for an easy way to share scholarship opportunities with students, families, and schools? A new GCSA flyer is now available for volunteers!
Investing in Global Citizens: The Sponsored Programs Advisory Group
AFS’s Sponsored Programs Advisory Group (SPAG) provides input and guidance to the Sponsored Programs Department, promotes Sponsored Programs priorities within the AFS community, and serves as a resource to the volunteer network to help ensure compliance and strengthen the AFS staff and volunteer partnership.
Welcome Email Sent to All Hosted Students
We recently sent the message below to students with a few ways they can get involved—from sharing their culture and creating social media content to helping us connect with potential host families. We wanted to make sure volunteers are in the loop, too!
Marketing Resources You Should Know About
Be sure to share this with members of your area team!
Connect with your school as the new school year begins!
See this month’s school outreach tips
New Hosted Student Presentation Template
Check out this new presentation template for this year’s hosted students!
Welcome to the Orientation Volunteer Newsletter!
With NH26 Arrivals ongoing and planning for Post Arrival Orientations starting for many teams, this special edition will focus on some reminders and best practices for both Arrival and Post Arrival Orientations and some helpful tips for onboarding new/replacement host families who may have joined late and not attended an in-person host family orientation.
Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Our Strengths
A message to volunteers from Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President and CEO