World Class Area Team has school outreach down to a science! Cultivating relationships with schools, following up on host family leads, and keeping their communities engaged through Zoom meetings have contributed to their success. Hear directly from the team on the importance of communication, what they’re staying focused on, and some words of inspiration!
Dallas Area Team has really stepped up to the plate, calling former host families, sending student bios, distributing Peachjar flyers, and more! Read on to hear directly from the team on their achievements, challenges, and tips for promoting hosting in your communities.
The Sponsored Programs team is excited to announce that this spring’s Virtual ECA Programs Workshop will be held from April 9 – 11. Registration is now open to all AFS volunteers.
In the article “Students Can Save America’s Foreign Policy Agenda”, recently published by the Harvard International Review, AFS Alumni Dr. Patrick Mendis and Dominique Reichenbach describe the importance of international education and people-to-people exchanges, like those offered by #afsusa, in repairing and improving “American credibility, image, and reputation abroad”.
In our newest blog, AFS Volunteer Tori Anaya shares her experience being a host sister, exchange student, and volunteer. Share the blog on social media to promote AFS hosting, study abroad, and volunteer opportunities!
Starting this summer, many of our study abroad programs will now include language proficiency testing to measure our participants’ language ability and growth while abroad. Each participant will be expected to complete this assessment after their return from their AFS study abroad experience.
We are changing the minimum age for host family background checks from 18 years old to 17 years old in all states except California.
We invite you to join us on Tuesday December 1st, 2020 as we participate in #GivingTuesday, the online global generosity movement.
IEW is a great opportunity for volunteers to reach out to educators and give presentations in their schools and communities (either virtually or in-person).
Meet Carol McCaulley, a volunteer with the Silver and Gold Team for the past 46 years. Learn more about her AFS story here!