New Episode of The AFS Exchange Podcast!
We’re sharing a story from Meika, an exchange student from Hiroshima, Japan.
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Final Week to Nominate for Volunteer Recognition Awards!
The deadline to nominate a volunteer or team for a volunteer award is July 15.
Join Us for the Summer National Volunteer Hosting Call
You’re invited to the National Volunteer Hosting Call on Wednesday, July 8th at 8:00 PM ET!
The Speedwell Match Is Back!
Great news: for the fifth consecutive year, AFS-USA alumna Jenny K. Messner and her husband Mike are matching every gift to AFS-USA dollar for dollar, up to $250,000. The campaign launches July 1 and runs through August 31.
Thank You For Participating in the Passport to Hosting: Global Spotlight Series Campaign!
Throughout June, our Passport to Hosting: Global Spotlight series featured exchange students from around the world, showcasing the unique perspectives, cultures, and experiences they bring to their host communities.
Final Week of the Global Spotlight Series: Help Us Share the Impact of Hosting
Thank you for highlighting the stories of our incoming exchange students from Europe, Asia, and South America over the last few weeks.
Join Fellow AFS-USA Volunteers in a Summer of Advocacy
We’re excited to invite you to join AFS-USA and the Alliance for International Exchange in the Summer of Action—a nationwide advocacy campaign running from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
New Episode of The AFS Exchange Podcast!
We’re sharing a story from a host family in California whose introduction to AFS began back in the 1970s!
You’re Invited to the Next Volunteer Marketing Leader Meetup!
Join fellow volunteers from across the country to share ideas, discuss what’s working in your communities, and learn about upcoming opportunities to support AFS-USA’s outreach and engagement efforts.
2026 Volunteer Award Nominations Now Open
Anyone can nominate a worthy volunteer for an award!