Champions Month is quickly approaching, which means new resources and opportunities to promote our incoming exchange students! During the month of May, we’ll be sharing resources each week you can use to promote exchange students arriving this fall from Italy and Germany, as well as semester students and YES students from Türkiye, Pakistan, and Indonesia. […]
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Since AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann last communicated to volunteers about the changes our organization implemented in order to comply with the Executive Orders on DEI, there have been no further changes or revisions communicated to AFS-USA for our programs (Sponsored Programs and Core) or regarding our planning for the 2025-2026 cycle.
In celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Month, Ann Sweet, Chair of the AFS-USA National Council, has a special message of thanks for all volunteers.
Encourage someone who is passionate about civic engagement to apply now!
As we celebrate this special month, we want to take a moment to truly thank you for everything you do.
Rep. Chellie Pingree is leading a Dear Colleague letter to Secretary Rubio about the grants freeze. You can see the text of the letter here. We ask that you please reach out to your Members of Congress to ask them to co-sign the letter.
We need immediate action from Congress to demand the Department of State release these critical funds. We urge you to contact your Senators and Representatives and share the real impact of this funding freeze—on students, host families, and communities across the U.S.
We’re excited to share a new monthly resources calendar designed to support volunteers in host family recruitment efforts! You can now stay up-to-date with the tools and materials available each month.
If you are interested in learning about AFS students arriving in the fall and enjoy writing or have marketing experience, we’d love your help writing short bios for incoming students.
The AFS-USA Board of Directors is working to identify potential new directors for 3-year terms, starting in July 2025, who can provide strategic leadership to help the organization accomplish its priority goals. AFS-USA Board members provide oversight, insight, and foresight with a focus on strategic issues as they relate to the business environment in which […]