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Check out the February Global Educator Newsletter!

  • February 16, 2023
  • Shannon Graney

The February 2023 Edition of the Global Educator Newsletter is now available! Please share these opportunities and resources with educators in your community. Thank you!

Educator School Outreach The Global Educator

School Outreach is for Everyone!

  • February 15, 2023
  • Jill Woerner

Did you miss the captivating webinar about how school outreach efforts mesh with a variety of volunteer roles?

Hosting School Outreach

Improvements to Host Family Application Go Live on 2/21/23

  • February 14, 2023
  • AFS-USA Hosting Operations and Compliance

To continually improve the user experience for our host family applicants, each year AFS-USA integrates feedback from staff and volunteers to identify improvements.

Compliance Hosting

75th Anniversary Yard Sign Available on Help & Learning!

  • AFS-USA

Promote the 75th Anniversary of AFS-USA exchange programs by utilizing our new 75th Anniversary yard sign design! This design is a part of the 75th Anniversary promotional kit available to volunteers on Help & Learning.

75th Anniversary Marketing Marketing Materials

Updated AFS Medical Pamphlet

  • February 10, 2023
  • Robin Weber

The AFS Medical Pamphlet has been updated for 2023 to reflect a change in insurer. While the insurer has changed, the coverage for 2023 remains the same as in 2022.

Hosting Participant Support Sending

Changes to AFS-USA’s Processes Related to CORE/CBYX Hosted Participants

  • Amy Kiana Rendon-Patel

AFS-USA has adjusted processes related to requests for Same Sex Parent placements

CBYX Hosting

February YES Student of the Month

  • Akemi Akaiwa

Hina Rehman from Pakistan, hosted in Berkeley California was selected as the February YES Student of the Month!

#AFSeffect Inbound Sponsored Programs Program Highlight Scholarships YES Program

Introducing the AFS-USA Country Spotlight Hosting Series

  • February 9, 2023
  • Sara Roberts

We are excited to bring together volunteers, families, educators, and anyone interested in hosting to learn about different cultures through our Country Spotlight Hosting Series.

#AFSeffect Educator Hosting Marketing Volunteer

Important Information About New Hosting Webpage

  • February 6, 2023
  • AFS-USA

As previously announced, in an effort to generate more host family leads, and improve the host family experience, AFS-USA has recently launched changes to the afsusa.org/host-family webpage. Here are some important changes to note.

Hosting Website

New AFS Hosting Blog Post: 7 Reasons You Should Host An Exchange Student

  • AFS-USA

Share this new blog post on the afsusa.org website to encourage families in your community to host! This post can be shared on social media, linked in an email, or sent via text.

Blog Hosting Marketing Materials

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Take Action

  • Following Up on Saturday’s Call: 3 Ways You Can Help Now
  • Saturday: AFS-USA Crisis Briefing with Tara Hofmann
  • Urgent: Every One of Us Must Act Now to Place Students & Protect YES

Featured Articles

  • A Message from the President: State of AFS-USA
  • A Special Week for the AFS-USA Staff Community
  • Join us in celebrating international education during Global Learning Week, November 17-21! 

From the President

  • A Message from the President: State of AFS-USA
  • A Special Week for the AFS-USA Staff Community
  • AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann Shares Her Insights in Foreign Affairs Magazine

Board of Directors

  • AFS-USA Board seeks individuals with strong professional and volunteer experience - apply by February 14!
  • Apply by February 2nd if your professional and volunteer experience matches the needs of the AFS-USA Board of Directors!
  • AFS-USA Fireside Chats: President & CEO Tara Hofmann Interviews Volunteer and Alumna Joan Siegel

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