We’re excited to share a new monthly resources calendar designed to support volunteers in host family recruitment efforts! You can now stay up-to-date with the tools and materials available each month.
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What are Sponsored Programs Host Family Recruitment Funds? What can these funds be used for? What are the restrictions on the use of these funds? Are there any design requirements? Does my Area Team need approval to use these funds? Can I use my Area Team’s credit card to purchase items? How will I seek reimbursement? Is it possible […]
International Education Week (IEW) is finally here, and we hope you’ll join us as we #ConnectAcrossCultures! There are so many ways you can help us celebrate IEW this week. AFS-USA current hosted students have been encouraged to participate through presentations, intercultural activities, and social media sharing – you can find details on our Help & Learning […]
International Education Week (IEW) is November 18-22! As you know, sharing the positive impacts of the AFS experience can have an incredible impact in your community. This IEW, we’d love your help as we #PassPeaceForward around the world by celebrating student exchange!
We are happy to announce that the 2025-26 application season has arrived! CBYX, YES Abroad, and NSLI-Y are accepting applications for NH25 through early November or December!
Use this toolkit to recruit permanent host families for exchange students currently placed with welcome families!
Happy Exchange Day! We’re encouraging our community to participate in the Alliance for International Exchange’s campaign today by promoting the power of intercultural exchange and raising awareness about the long-lasting benefits of our programs. In celebration of Exchange Day, we are offering free, limited edition AFS Sponsored Programs dry-fit t-shirts. In exchange (pun intended!), can […]
Today’s the day – join us as we kick off our Hosting Recruitment campaign!
Promote Sponsored Programs students during the last week of Champions Month!
Learn more about matching our incoming Thai students with future host families!