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
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Strike Gold with Our St. Patty’s Day POGO Promo!
Can you be a lucky charm for our Rollover students? Strike gold with our St. Paddy’s Day POGO (Place One, Get One) Promo!
Journey to Indonesia – March Country Spotlight
Join us on Thursday, March 16th for the Country Spotlight Hosting Series as we Journey to Indonesia to share information about the YES Program and our Indonesian students!
New Tools When Working with Schools who Host
Best practices and flyers for schools along with how-tos and best practices for volunteers!
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!
School Outreach is for Everyone!
Did you miss the captivating webinar about how school outreach efforts mesh with a variety of volunteer roles?
Improvements to Host Family Application Go Live on 2/21/23
To continually improve the user experience for our host family applicants, each year AFS-USA integrates feedback from staff and volunteers to identify improvements.
Updated AFS Medical Pamphlet
The AFS Medical Pamphlet has been updated for 2023 to reflect a change in insurer. While the insurer has changed, the coverage for 2023 remains the same as in 2022.
Changes to AFS-USA’s Processes Related to CORE/CBYX Hosted Participants
AFS-USA has adjusted processes related to requests for Same Sex Parent placements
Introducing the AFS-USA Country Spotlight Hosting Series
We are excited to bring together volunteers, families, educators, and anyone interested in hosting to learn about different cultures through our Country Spotlight Hosting Series.