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
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