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Do you know someone who grew up in an AFS host family and is now an adult? They may be eligible to participate in a research study exploring the experiences and long-term impact of hosting an international exchange student.
Join the Stakeholder Engagement Department for an “Intro to MyAFS” webinar, featuring an introductory overview of the MyAFS Volunteer Portal with time for Q&A.
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.
Global Learning Week (GLW) is coming up in November, and we invite the AFS community to join us in celebrating international education and the power of cross-cultural learning!
Listen to the story of host parents Matt and Wendy, exploring the emotional inspiration for their decision to host and how it brought them transformative relationships today.
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Join the Stakeholder Engagement Department for an “Intro to MyAFS” webinar, featuring an introductory overview of the MyAFS Volunteer Portal with time for Q&A.
Listen to Best Of: Hosting Moments!
It is with mixed emotions that I share the news that Mary Jo Brock will be retiring on September 14, 2026. Mary Jo joined AFS-USA on May 12, 2003, embarking on an extraordinary career spanning more than two decades.
Join us in spreading the word about the positive impact of international exchanges by sharing your own exchange story!