The Alumni Newsletter, also known as “The Passport”, is sent 2-3 times per year to alumni, families, and friends of AFS-USA. The newsletter contains intercultural news and opportunities for the AFS Community and highlights stories from our incredible alumni!
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We are happy to introduce The AFS Exchange, a new podcast from AFS-USA! The first two episodes have been released, and a third episode will be out in July.
Meet Leesa Potts from the Dallas Area Team! Lisa has been an AFS volunteer for over four years. Learn more about her story!
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.
Have you heard about the “My AFS Buddy” project? Find out what it’s all about and how you can help share your love of AFS in just five easy steps!
Join the AFS-USA Media Literacy Speaker Series webinars where panelists from diverse professions will discuss how to develop your media literacy skills and become a media literacy change maker.
Share this “I’m an AFS-USA Volunteer” graphic on LinkedIn to show your support for AFS!
Meet Kathy Wichmann, a volunteer with the Heartland Area Team in Kansas for the past ten years! Learn more about her AFS story.
Sarah Yancey, Mary Porterfield, Bonnie Duyff, and Cathy Ishida share their motivations for starting an AFS Book Club, and how it’s going! They hope this serves as inspiration for other area teams and regions to start their own book clubs or other types of virtual gatherings to share resources for intercultural learning.