The Volunteer Engagement Advisory Group (VEAG) is vital to the AFS-USA community, dedicated to supporting our national network of volunteers. Led by Patty Gentry, Director of Volunteer Engagement, and volunteer leader Kerry Gonzalez, this group serves as a strategic bridge between local efforts and national resources.
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Please take a few moments to watch this video message in which Tara Hofmann shares an important update on our organization and what’s ahead.
The AFS School Outreach Advisory Group—led by Sarah Radermacher, Director of School Partnerships, and volunteer leader Jenny Treadway—helps shape how AFS connects with schools across the United States.
We are deeply saddened to share that Zdeněk Václav David, one of the very first AFS exchange students, passed away on December 15, 2025. Zed’s journey from Czechoslovakia to the U.S. in 1947 was made possible by AFS, and it set the stage for a remarkable life dedicated to learning, teaching, and connecting across cultures.
As the year comes to a close, we want to thank you for all you do.
Check out these inspiring testimonials from Nikki Wood and Teddy Widom. Their experiences highlight the real impact of cultural exchange.
On Thanksgiving—and every day of the year—we’re grateful for your truly significant support.
The 2025-2026 AFS-USA Community Summit series continued a sweep across the country with the Chicago event, held Nov 8-9!
Welcoming one exchange student into your community can have ripple effects that transform countless lives and build bridges of connection for years to come.
Today is the first day of GLW — an initiative from AFS-USA that empowers AFSers to start a dialogue about the power of exchange.