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Best Practices for Contacting Host Family Leads

  • June 4, 2021
  • Jenna Powell

Check out this new video tutorial on how to prepare for reaching out to families interested to host an AFSer!

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Volunteers & Returnees Needed for National Virtual PDOs

  • Martha Friend

Would you like to be involved in a national virtual orientation? We are looking for volunteers to serve as panelists and help co-facilitate our NH21 events.

Compliance Departures ICL Orientations Outbound Sponsored Programs Sending Training Volunteer

NH21 National Virtual Pre-Departure Orientation

  • Martha Friend

For the NH21 departure cycle, AFS will once again offer a series of national virtual Pre-Departure Orientations (PDOs).

Compliance Departures ICL Orientations Outbound Sponsored Programs Sending Travel

View the Next Global Chat Video: Thailand!

  • June 3, 2021
  • AFS-USA

In this installment of our Global Chat series, AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann is joined by Chirawatana (Chim) Charoonpatarapong, Partner Director for AFS Thailand.

Featured Global Chats Host Family Recruitment Hosting Take Action Thailand

Student ID Card Changes

  • Kendra McKechnie

Check out a few recent changes to the Student ID Card and distribution process.

Arrivals Participant Support

Final Update for Summer 2021 Programs

  • June 2, 2021
  • Justin DeAndrade

After thoughtful and thorough considerations, AFS-USA has made the decision to suspend our remaining summer programs to Denmark, France, and Spain.

Global Prep Programs Sending

IMPORTANT: School Required and Recommended Immunizations Guidance

  • AFS-USA

We recently updated the COVID FAQ’s to reflect the organization’s approach to routine medical care, specifically with regard to the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 Featured Host Family Hosting

*New* Resources to Connect with Schools

  • June 1, 2021
  • AFS-USA

School relationships are a critical element of our AFS work. No matter what your role is as an AFS volunteer, we want you to know about some great resources to help you build bridges with local schools. We are inviting all AFS volunteers to use this information and contribute to our vital hosting goal for the upcoming academic year.

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Join the Orientation Coordinator Webinar on June 7 at 8 PM Eastern

  • May 27, 2021
  • Martha Friend

Learn about key changes to orientation content and format for the ’21-’22 cycle and related resources for volunteers.

Arrivals Hosting Orientations Sending Training Volunteer

New Volunteer Opportunity!

  • Volunteer Onboarding

The Volunteer Onboarding department is working on a new leadership program for our young volunteers!

Training Volunteer

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Take Action

  • Following Up on Saturday’s Call: 3 Ways You Can Help Now
  • Saturday: AFS-USA Crisis Briefing with Tara Hofmann
  • Urgent: Every One of Us Must Act Now to Place Students & Protect YES

Featured Articles

  • Highlights of the AFS-USA Staff Gathering in Nashville
  • Updates to the Meet the Students Search Tool
  • A Message from the President: State of AFS-USA

From the President

  • A Message from the President: State of AFS-USA
  • A Special Week for the AFS-USA Staff Community
  • AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann Shares Her Insights in Foreign Affairs Magazine

Board of Directors

  • 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!
  • AFS-USA Fireside Chats: President & CEO Tara Hofmann Interviews Volunteer and Alumna Joan Siegel

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