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New Episode of The AFS Exchange Podcast!

  • March 3, 2026
  • AFS-USA

Take a listen!

#AFSeffect Hosting Podcast TheAFSExchange Volunteer

March 2026 YES & FLEX Newsletter

  • March 2, 2026
  • Akemi Akaiwa

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.

Inbound Sponsored Programs YES Program

How Bite-Sized Volunteer Onramps Turn Interest into Action

  • Stakeholder Engagement Department

Need inspiration for low‑commitment, high‑impact volunteer opportunities? Join us to learn how to design simple onramps that turn curiosity into participation!

#AFSeffect Training Volunteer

Guiding Students & Strengthening Families Nationwide: The AFS Orientation Advisory Group 

  • February 27, 2026
  • National Council

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.

Advisory Group National Council Volunteer

Orientation Volunteer National Call

  • Emily LaRocca

All volunteers involved in orientations are invited to join the Orientation Volunteer National Call where we will discuss End of Stay Orientation and best practices.
RSVP Here

ICL MyAFS Volunteer

Join the School Outreach Meeting on Monday, March 9th!

  • Sarah Radermacher

All volunteers are invited to the next School Outreach meeting on Monday, March 9th to learn the ins and outs of School Outreach, share ideas, ask questions, and hear about current, timely offers for schools.  Register here!

Educator Scholarships School Outreach Volunteer

AFS-USA Travel Policy Update – U.S. Territories

  • February 18, 2026
  • Melvin Harmon

Effective immediately, AFS students may travel with their host families to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These destinations will now be treated as domestic travel under our program guidelines.

Featured Travel Volunteer

Happy Valentine’s Day from AFS-USA!

  • February 14, 2026
  • AFS-USA

How does AFS make the world a more loving place?

#AFSeffect Valentine's Day

“Intro to MyAFS” Webinar for Volunteers: March 11th

  • February 13, 2026
  • Annelise Depman

New volunteers and anyone looking to learn more about the MyAFS Volunteer Portal are invited attend this short webinar. A great chance to meet new volunteers and staff!

MyAFS Volunteer

View the February 2026 Edition of the Global Family Explorer

  • February 11, 2026
  • Annelise Depman

View the February Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families!

Hosting Volunteer

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From the President

  • An Important Message from Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President
  • Raise Your Voice for International Exchange: Take Action Today
  • AFS-USA Salutes Host Families

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!

Area Team Chair News

  • Area Team Chairs: We Want to Hear From You!

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