Hear the journey of a former AFS host sister who is now a host family!
Talk with other volunteers, learn about new programs available, and get access to new resources and marketing materials.
AFS-USA proudly recognizes our Capital and Western Pennsylvania Area Teams for their outstanding dedication in placing exchange students with welcoming families.
Liaisons and support volunteers now have access to new monthly discussion guides to use when meeting with host families and hosted participants.
Please take action to support international exchange programs today!
This world map shows which countries our incoming hosted students are from, as well as which program they’re participating in.
The CBYX application for the 2026-27 program year has opened! Motivated American high school students are encouraged to submit their applications by November 3, 2025 to be considered. Help us spread the word!
We sit down with Jenny Kissinger Messner, an AFS alumna who believes that our mission is more important now than ever.
Missed the 7/31 Hosting Call? Catch up now—moving stories, key insights, and tools to help you place students in these final weeks before the 9/4 deadline.
Join other volunteer leaders and staff for a special August Skill Builders gathering focused on building community and having fun together. We’ll play games like trivia, share laughs, and explore creative ways to bring more joy and connection to your own teams. It’s a great opportunity to bond, collaborate, and recharge with your volunteer community! […]