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Introducing the Global Family Explorer!

  • April 5, 2023
  • Stakeholder Engagement Department

Have you heard? AFS-USA just launched a new monthly newsletter for host families called the Global Family Explorer! View the first edition of the Global Family Explorer here.

#AFSeffect Hosting

Secure Your AFS Account with Two-Factor Authentication

  • Stakeholder Engagement

Help make sure that your account is secure with Two-Factor Authentication

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NH23 Hosting Application Distribution – Shifting to Phase 2

  • April 3, 2023
  • AFS-USA Hosting

Phase Two of this year’s hosting distribution plan will begin on May 1, 2023

Hosting

“Intro to MyAFS” Webinars: April 18 and 19

  • Volunteer Onboarding

Sign up for a quick tutorial! Good for both new volunteers and experienced volunteers with specific MyAFS questions

MyAFS Training Volunteer

New #AFSEffect T-shirts Now Available!

  • March 30, 2023
  • AFS-USA

Represent AFS at your next event by purchasing a new #AFSEffect t-shirt! Or, give as a gift to someone you know who values intercultural education. 

Marketing Materials

Celebrate AFS Day on April 6th!

  • AFS-USA

Celebrate AFS Day on April 6th by promoting intercultural learning and exchange!

#AFSeffect #PassPeaceForward Events Marketing Marketing Materials MyAFS Volunteer

Share These New Graphics With Host Families!

  • March 29, 2023
  • AFS-USA

Looking for a fun way to display your AFS-USA host family status? Use this Facebook cover photo and social media post graphic!

#WhyHostingMatters Host Family Host Family Recruitment Marketing Social Media

New Hosting Promotional Video: Please Share!

  • March 28, 2023
  • AFS-USA

A new hosting promotional video is now available!

Host Family Recruitment Marketing Marketing Materials Video

New Feature! Voice of the Chair: National Council

  • National Council

Each issue of “My AFS News” will include this column, “The Voice of the Chair.” This feature is an opportunity for Jim Walker, Chair of the National Council (NC) and NC Vice Chair Ann Sweet, to help AFS volunteers understand more about the NC and its crucial role in the organization.

Featured National Council

ECA Welcome Address From AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann

  • AFS-USA

If you weren’t in attendance at the ECA Programs Workshop last weekend you can still hear from a few of the speakers via our Facebook Live recordings!

Events From the President Sponsored Programs Video

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Take Action

  • Coming in 2026: New Domestic Pilot Programs from AFS-USA
  • Testimonials You Can Share To Promote Giving to AFS-USA
  • 2026 ECA Programs Workshop - Apply Today!

Featured Articles

  • Coming in 2026: New Domestic Pilot Programs from AFS-USA
  • AFS-USA Travel Policy Update – U.S. Territories
  • The Heartbeat of AFS: Why Your 'Volunteer Journey' Matters More Than Ever in 2026

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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