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Shoutout to Youth Ambassador Anna Harris!

  • March 3, 2022
  • Volunteer Onboarding Unit

A big shoutout to Anna Harris, a Youth Ambassador Sustainability Project participant who is currently carrying out her community project!

#AFSeffect Volunteer

Five Ways to Share #WhyHostingMatters Campaign

  • March 2, 2022
  • AFS-USA

“Five Ways to Share #WhyHostingMatters” is a new campaign, running March 9th – 13th, with the goal of finding host families across the US for the students arriving this fall. Each day of the campaign, every AFS-USA volunteer will receive an email with a simple challenge. By completing each challenge, you’ll be helping to secure host families and promoting AFS!

#WhyHostingMatters Hosting Marketing Marketing Materials

International Diners Club: March Menu

  • Volunteer Engagement AG

The Volunteer Engagement Advisory Group (VEAG) and the Michigan Area Team invite you to join the International Diners Club.

ICL Volunteer

Updates and Resources Regarding Situation in Ukraine

  • March 1, 2022
  • Ian Loumos

As we continue to monitor the evolving situation in Ukraine we wanted to share some additional updates, guidance in offering your students and host families support.

Featured Participant Support

Friendly Reminders RE: NH21/SH22 On Program Travel/Visits

  • AFS-USA

As we look toward the end of the school/program year, please find some helpful reminders and information regarding On Program Participant Travel and Visits

Hosting Participant Support Travel

Message Sent to Sending Parents Re: Monitoring the Situation in Ukraine

  • February 24, 2022
  • Tara Hofmann

The news today has been difficult to watch and all of us involved with AFS hope to see peace restored through non-violent means. This message was sent today to the parents/guardians of all US students currently hosted in Europe.

Featured From the President

You’re Invited: AFS-USA National Hosting Academy Series

  • Hosting Advisory Group

The Hosting Advisory Group is pleased to invite you to join us and volunteers from across the country for the first in a series of three National Hosting Academy Sessions.

#AFSeffect Hosting

Register Now for the Global Youth Assembly!

  • February 18, 2022
  • AFS-USA

AFS is hosting the Youth Assembly from August 12-14, 2022 in New York City to bring together the world’s foremost young leaders and changemakers, aged 18 to 32, from over 100 countries. 

#AFSeffect Events Volunteer Youth Assembly

Sponsored Programs Host Family Recruitment Funds

  • Karen Mills

Host Family Recruitment is now in full swing and we’d like to share details around Sponsored Programs Host Family Recruitment Funds.

Host Family Recruitment Hosting Inbound Sponsored Programs Marketing Sponsored Programs

New Article Featuring AFS “PHS teacher finds it is indeed a small world”

  • February 16, 2022
  • AFS-USA

This article highlights how AFS connects people across countries and across time!

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Take Action

  • Testimonials You Can Share To Promote Giving to AFS-USA
  • 2026 ECA Programs Workshop - Apply Today!
  • A Thanksgiving Video Message

Featured Articles

  • AFS-USA Travel Policy Update – U.S. Territories
  • The Heartbeat of AFS: Why Your 'Volunteer Journey' Matters More Than Ever in 2026
  • An Important Organizational Update

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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