Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s AFS Summit will be an all virtual event to be held during the weekend of November 13th. Keep reading for more info!
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A Labor Day message from Tara Hofmann to all volunteers.
August 18th, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote! Share our new article about Women Volunteers and Suffragettes in WWI.
The SP Team is excited to announce our Virtual 2020 ECA Programs Workshop, held from September 21–25. Pre-registration is now open, all AFS volunteers welcome!
We have created a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document that we hope will answer many questions about our hosting programs in the US this fall.
I am writing to bring your attention to the fact that on June 22, 2020, the White House issued a proclamation suspending some non-immigrant visas, however, to be clear, the proclamation does not include the high school (secondary school) category of J-1 visas.
Get inspired by Dr Mandeep Rai on how to live a more meaningful life in times of deep uncertainty and how best to approach the most important decisions of our lives. AFS-USA Volunteers are welcome to attend!
There are three critically important issues that warrant my addressing you directly about: Program Terminations, Visas, and the return of students to Italy.
Monday night, Tara Hofmann informed all of you about the decision to shorten the programs of currently hosted students in the US, aside from FLEX and YES Sponsored Programs students. This message is an update on our planned next steps.
Messages have been sent to all current hosted students in relation to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).