Mark your calendar for this year’s AFS-USA Summit! The 2024 event will be held in Dallas, Texas from November 1-3.
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In the hearts and minds of those touched by the mission of AFS-USA, the recent passing of Jack Brennan marks a solemn moment of reflection and gratitude. Jack Brennan was not just a volunteer; he was a cornerstone of the AFS community, embodying the organization’s values of intercultural exchange, education, and volunteerism.
The Dallas Area Team recently recognized and celebrated Donna Pierce for 50 years of contributions to AFS!
AFS-USA, along with other leaders in international student exchange, met with DAS Bernadine Futrell who represented the U.S. Department of Education to discuss the importance of exchange programs and how the DOE can work with AFS-USA and others to encourage more American schools to host international students.
AFS-USA has launched a new way for volunteers to learn and share best practices: the Volunteer Town Hall. This hour-long Zoom will be held every four-to-six weeks and will feature volunteers from Area Teams with tips and tricks to increase volunteer engagement, identify volunteers for Area Team roles, and support volunteers as they make their […]
Your service to AFS-USA is our greatest resource. I need to talk with you about your invaluable contributions and share an important direction we need to take.
The National Council created the Volunteer Recognition Committee to ensure a group of dedicated volunteers and staff work toward recognition and appreciation consistently throughout the years.
The Volunteer Engagement Advisory Group works to support our teams and chapters in creating positive and meaningful experiences for all volunteers in AFS-USA.
We recently announced the rebranding of our hosted student bio sheets and get to knows, making them more engaging, informational, and multipurpose. After a week of these updates being “live”, we gathered additional feedback and suggestions from volunteers, and are implementing some adjustments/improvements.
Each issue of “My AFS News” will include this column, “The Voice of the Chair.” This feature is an opportunity for Jim Walker, Chair of the National Council (NC) and NC Vice Chair Ann Sweet, to help AFS volunteers understand more about the NC and its crucial role in the organization.