The AFS-USA Hosting Academy is now available for all AFS-USA Volunteers!
Tag: Hosting
Liaison Assignment Coordinators and other interested volunteers are invited to join an upcoming webinar to learn how to best use the Liaison Assignment Widget in MyAFS.
AFS-USA has updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sections on Help & Learning with the latest available information regarding the 2021-22 program year.
If you are using Sponsored Programs funds to promote hosting in your community, please use this form to report your promotions and request additional marketing support if needed.
In our newest blog, the Zabka Family and Seney Family describe their experiences hosting with AFS-USA during COVID-19, and how the year has been both unexpected and rewarding. Please read and share this blog with potential host families in your area!
AFS-USA has updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sections on Help & Learning with the latest available information regarding the 2021-22 program year.
Volunteers may conduct a host family interview virtually if needed. A follow-up visit in the home must be conducted prior to the student’s departure.
The Liaison Assignment Widget in MyAFS will now allow for a Support Coordinator to be linked to a Student and Host Family.
Given the realities of the 20-21 cycle, we recommend that volunteers use the 20-21 Virtual Mid-Stay Orientation presentation this cycle.
We are changing the minimum age for host family background checks from 18 years old to 17 years old in all states except California.