The Department of State has notified AFS and all other J-1 Secondary School Sponsors, that they will be reaching out to students through an online questionnaire.
Are you uncertain about what travel is/is not currently allowed for hosted students and/or whether visits from their family or friends back home are permitted? If so, read on!
This award recognizes an outstanding volunteer who has made a significant impact in promoting the core values and mission of AFS through their leadership. We eagerly await the announcement of the 2021 Mission Award Recipient who will be announced at the AFS Summit in November. We look forward to celebrating with volunteers in person and virtually when all award recipients are announced on Sunday, November 7.
Virtually or in-person, this will be an engaging weekend that will include opportunities for all to learn, collaborate, share, and celebrate.
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It’s because of you that over 1,000 students are having lifechanging experiences in the U.S. this year! Thank you for all of your work this hosting season, and for your ongoing dedication to the mission of AFS-USA.
The Outbound Sponsored Programs team is happy to announce that the 2022-23 application season has arrived! As of this writing, the CBYX application has opened and the YES Abroad and NSLI-Y applications are expected to open soon!
Many of us are getting back out into our communities, hosting get-togethers, attending events, and enjoying fall festivities! While doing so, we encourage you to promote AFS study abroad, hosting, and volunteering opportunities! Here are some resources to help you do so.
We are looking for volunteers, host families, and former host families who identify as having a disability and would be interested in participating in Accessibility Testing of our website and other digital assets.
Need an overview of the tools and functions in the MyAFS Volunteer Portal?