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Introducing the Volunteer Engagement Advisory Group

  • April 24, 2023
  • National Council

The Volunteer Engagement Advisory Group works to support our teams and chapters in creating positive and meaningful experiences for all volunteers in AFS-USA.

Advisory Group Featured National Council Volunteer

Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation Preparations

  • April 21, 2023
  • Martha Friend

Pre-Departure Orientation materials have been refreshed with some exciting new changes.

ICL Sending

AFS Host Family Survey Has Launched!

  • Scott Hume

AFS-USA has partnered with AFS-International to launch the first ever AFS Global Host Family Survey. If you have ever hosted an AFS student, please complete the survey!

#AFSeffect Hosting Volunteer

Adjustments Made to New Bios and Get to Knows

  • AFS-USA

We recently announced the rebranding of our hosted student bio sheets and get to knows, making them more engaging, informational, and multipurpose. After a week of these updates being “live”, we gathered additional feedback and suggestions from volunteers, and are implementing some adjustments/improvements.

Featured Host Family Recruitment Hosting Marketing Marketing Materials

Marketing Webinar Series Part Four: End of Year Promotions

  • April 18, 2023
  • AFS-USA

The AFS-USA Marketing Team invites you to attend our Marketing Webinar Series Part Four: End of Year Promotions on Wednesday, April 26 at 7 PM EST.

Marketing Webinars

International Diners Club: May’s Menu

  • April 17, 2023
  • AFS-USA

If you’ve been wanting to learn more about Latvian culture & food, May’s international diners club is perfect. Join our virtual call Tuesday, May 9th at 7:00 pm EST.

#AFSeffect International Diners Club Volunteer

View and Share the April 2023 Edition of the Global Educator Newsletter!

  • April 13, 2023
  • AFS-USA

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

Educator MyAFS School Outreach

Updated Online Liaison Training

  • April 11, 2023
  • Kendra McKechnie

We are excited to share the release of an updated version of the Online Liaison Training!

Compliance ICL Participant Support Training Volunteer

Nominate a Young Educator for the 2023 Youth Assembly

  • April 7, 2023
  • AFS-USA

Will you spare 5 minutes to change an educator’s life?

Educator School Outreach

Thank You For Promoting AFS on #AFSDay!

  • AFS-USA

#AFSDay 2023 was a success! Thank you to everyone who promoted AFS in their libraries, schools, communities, and with their networks!

#AFSeffect AFSDay Marketing Marketing Materials

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Featured Articles

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From the President

  • An Important Organizational Update
  • A Thanksgiving Video Message
  • A Message from the President: State of AFS-USA

Board of Directors

  • AFS-USA Board Seeks Individuals with Strong Financial Management Experience – Apply by December 21st!
  • 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!

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