Temporary Modification to Host Family Interview Process
Volunteers should conduct host family in-home interviews via video conference with a follow-up visit to be done later.
Tag: COVID-19
April 8 Thank You Letter to All AFS-USA Volunteers from Tara Hofmann
I want to thank you, the volunteers of AFS-USA, for being MY inspiration over these very tough past few weeks. The fact that April is Volunteer Appreciation Month could not be more fitting, and please know that you are greatly appreciated!
A Message of Gratitude from Tara Hofmann
AFS-USA President and CEO Tara Boyce-Hofmann shares a personal message to all AFS-USA Volunteers.
April 6 Important Message Concerning Participant Monitoring and Contacts & Visits
Given the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and our commitment to the health, safety, and welfare of the entire AFS community, AFS is making temporary modifications to our participant monitoring.
April 4 Message Sent to All Current Thai Host Students and Host Families From AFS-USA President, Tara Hofmann
A message from AFS-USA President to all host students from Thailand and their host families currently hosted in the U.S.
March 31 AFS Return Travel Update for Host Families, Students, and Volunteers
Two weeks ago, we began returning students to their families in their home countries. Since that time, more than 1200 hosted participants in the US were returned to their home countries, including over 700 students between Friday, March 27 and Monday, March 30.
March 27 Welcome Home Message From AFS-USA President to Returned U.S. Participants and Parents/Guardians
AFS-USA President and CEO Tara Boyce-Hofmann shares a personal message to all returned participants and their parents/guardians to welcome them back to the United States.
March 30 Charter Flight Travel Confirmation for DEN, GER, NED, NOR, SWE, and SUI Hosted Students
We have received confirmation that our international charter flight will be departing on Monday night, March 30th, from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. This AFS charter flight will include students from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.
March 27 Update for AFS-USA Volunteers About NSLI-Y Summer 2020 Programs
Please note that this message is internal and for reference by AFS-USA Volunteers regarding the NSLI-Y Summer 2020 program. We hope this
March 27 COVID-19 FAQs Now Available on AFSUSA.ORG Website
Thanks to feedback from volunteers and staff, AFS-USA has been able to launch COVID-19 FAQ’s on the website which are available to the public.