New Podcast Episode: What is an AFS Host Parent?
Spend some time this weekend listening to three host parents describe their AFS hosting experiences!
Tag: Host Family Recruitment
Marketing Tips & Tricks with Volunteer Jamie Cohen
See how one area team is using storytelling as a marketing strategy to promote hosting.
Thank You For Sharing #WhyHostingMatters!
Thank you to all who participated in the Five Ways to Share #WhyHostingMatters Campaign last week!
It’s Day 1 of the #WhyHostingMatters Campaign!
AFS-USA is kicking off the Five Ways to Share #WhyHostingMatters Campaign this week! Our goal? Find host families for the AFSers arriving this fall and promote international student exchange.
Sponsored Programs Host Family Recruitment Funds
Host Family Recruitment is now in full swing and we’d like to share details around Sponsored Programs Host Family Recruitment Funds.
New Blog Post: “Why Hosting is a Rewarding Experience”
This blog features interviews from the Judy family and two students hosted by Dar Fredrickson in Pennsylvania. Both interviews were first published in “Building Bridges”, the Western Pennsylvania Area Team’s volunteer-created newsletter. Check it out and share today!
2022 Volunteer Bio Writer Training: Register Today!
Do you enjoy writing? Would you like to see which students are arriving in Fall 2022? We are looking for AFS-USA volunteers interested in writing bios for our incoming students! If you’re already writing student bios, this will be a great refresher.
Learn More About Hosting A Student From Thailand!
Hosting a student from Thailand is an incredible cultural experience. Check out this video created by a former AFSer from Thailand and please share it with potential host families!
Drumbeat: Share this Video from First Arrivals!
In this video created by AFS Volunteer and Host Father Derek Hayes, students from around the world arrive in the U.S. to meet their host families and start an adventure like no other!
August 17 Hosting Town Hall Recording Now Available
View the recording of the August 17th Hosting Town Hall.