In this video, AFS-USA host parent and volunteer Kristin Bock shares her personal experience hosting an international exchange student and how it transformed her family in unexpected and meaningful ways.
Founders’ Day is Tuesday, April 7, and we hope you’ll celebrate with us! Join the AFS community in honoring the legacy that continues to inspire our work.
Check out these new resources to promote the Domestic Exchange Pilot Programs!
The following message was sent to all current host families for Host Family Appreciation Month.
In summer 2026, AFS-USA will launch three one-week domestic pilot programs for youth ages 15–17, bringing our educational model – reflection, dialogue, identity awareness, and cultural agility – to immersive, place-based experiences across the U.S.
Join us in celebrating our wonderful host families!
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Click here to view the Mar 2026 YES & FLEX Newsletter which was sent out on 3/2/26 to YES & FLEX Students, host families and liaisons.
Need inspiration for low‑commitment, high‑impact volunteer opportunities? Join us to learn how to design simple onramps that turn curiosity into participation!
The AFS Orientations Advisory Group (OAG), led by Martha Friend of the Intercultural Learning (ICL) Department and volunteer and new co-chair Kathy Kreiger from the Western NY Area Team, plays a crucial role in ensuring every exchange student and host family receives the guidance, preparation, and encouragement they need.