New AFS Insurance Provider – Policy Updates
The following updates relate to the AFS insurance policy. Host families in the U.S. and natural sending families will receive an email this week notifying them of these updates.
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“A Life in a Year” for a YES Student Narintorn Kaweekt was a YES Student from Thailand who was hosted with AFS
5 AFS Area Team Site “Check-up” Tips
Keep your Area Team’s site looking fresh and up to date! Here’s how to optimize your team’s page for new visitors.
SH27 (Spring Semester) Placement Puzzle: Take ONE Piece!
The SH27 Placement Puzzle is officially underway! We are asking all volunteers to help us complete the puzzle by promoting the opportunity to host with AFS for the Spring Semester.
Welcome Email Sent to All Hosted Students
We recently sent the message below to students with a few ways they can get involved—from sharing their culture and creating social media content to helping us connect with potential host families. We wanted to make sure volunteers are in the loop, too!
Marketing Resources You Should Know About
Be sure to share this with members of your area team!
2027-28 CBYX Application is Open!
The CBYX application for the 2027-28 program year has opened! Motivated high school students are encouraged to submit by November 3 to be considered. Help us spread the word!
Get Ready to #CelebrateExchangeDay on August 3!
On Monday, August 3, 2026, communities across the country will celebrate the power of international exchange — and we want AFS volunteers to join in.
Lewis and Clark: Then and Now Concludes Our Second Domestic Pilot Program!
Last week, students from across the United States completed Lewis and Clark: Then and Now, an immersive program that explored the rich history, cultures, and communities of the Pacific Northwest while building the intercultural understanding and AFS Power Skills needed to thrive in today’s interconnected world.
Pathfinder: NextGen Careers Wraps Up Our First Domestic Pilot Program!
Students from across the U.S. traveled to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, for Pathfinder: NextGen Careers, a one-week immersive experience designed to help young people explore future career pathways while building the AFS Power Skills that prepare them for an interconnected world.