We’re happy to announce that the 10 for 10 Challenge will take place this year from February 27th to March 8th.
Tag: Host Family Recruitment
Over the weekend, AFS-USA Volunteers and Staff from across the country gathered in Dallas, TX for the 2019 Hosting Conference. President Tara Hofmann opened the conference by giving a warm welcome to attendees, sharing information about the priorities and challenges for AFS-USA in the year ahead, and highlighting the importance of our work in today’s […]
Are you looking for a way to spread some peace and love this holiday season? Why not give the gift of intercultural understanding by hosting one of these 3 students arriving in January?
Get to know Kimi from Switzerland and Nur from Malaysia, two students arriving in January 2019.
Rassi N., a YES exchange student from Indonesia, stars in a touching video in which she describes her exchange experience as “the beginning of her life journey.” Host an exchange student and embark with them on an adventure of intercultural discovery and understanding. You’ll be amazed where it takes you, your family, and your community. […]
AFS Exchange Students have spent the last few weeks getting to know their host families, and many are getting ready to begin their first days in American high schools. However, there are still students waiting to find out when they can start their exchange year! Send this text to 5 people you think would make great […]
Social media is a great tool to use for host family and school recruitment. Below, please find links to Social Media posts we would encourage you to re-share! Please consider also temporarily changing your cover photo to the image below and using an AFS Facebook Profile Photo Frame. Facebook Posts to share: Hosting Video: […]
Our newest blog post is an interview with the Lounibos Family, recipients of the 2018 Reel Life Grand Prize! In it, they discuss how their host daughter Lison from France changed their lives. Share this blog post to inspire other families to jump in and share their lives with an exchange student!
Have you read the story of Courtney Turcer, joined by her six AFS host siblings from around the world on her wedding day? It perfectly illustrates the unbreakable bonds formed by cultural exchange. Share this article and see a great example of the AFS effect in action!
This was the last week of Champions Month, but it doesn’t mean that we’re going to stop championing our students. Download these email templates to help find host families for semester students arriving this fall!