New Podcast Episode: Exchange Through the Eyes of Host Siblings
Visit www.afsusa.org/podcast to listen to this new episode! Description: In this episode, we hear from Erika from Norway and her host sister Jessica. Erika
Tag: Host Family Recruitment
March is Host Family Appreciation Month!
AFS-USA will be sending all current host families a package this month with items they can use to promote their hosting experience. We’ve also created templates they can use to share their stories and encourage people they know to host!
New Hosting Promotional Language for Potential Host Families and Schools
Our Promote Hosting article on Help & Learning has a wide variety of resources to help volunteers and staff have a successful hosting recruitment season!
Hear from Fellow Volunteers in the Latest Town Hall!
The AFS-USA Volunteer Town Hall recording is now available! View the recording and check out the host family recruitment ideas and resources shared by volunteers across the US!
Welcome Family Promotional Resources
AFS-USA is seeking welcome families to host students for 12 weeks! Welcome families will ensure students can arrive for the start of their academic year and a permanent family can be found within their host community.
Sample Social Media Posts: #KLYES Program
Here are some great sample social media posts to use when recruiting host families for YES Pogram Students!
Champions Week: Thank You For Participating!
Thank you for promoting AFS hosting opportunities this Champions Week!
Say Yes to YES! New Materials to Promote YES Program Students
Throughout the month of July, we’ll be sharing social media posts, resources, and ideas that you can use to promote the YES Scholarship Program students coming to your community this fall!
Champion’s Week Kicks Off Today!
Today marks the start of Champion’s Week, a nationwide initiative to assist in host family recruitment for select groups of AFS students arriving this August!
Become an AFS Champion Next Week!
Join fellow volunteers across the country next week to champion the AFSers arriving this fall!