New HFO Launched in the AFS-USA Training Center
AFS Volunteers are encouraged to check out the new Online Host Family Orientation.
Tag: Hosting
You’re Invited: AFS-USA 2022 National Hosting Kick-Off
The Hosting Advisory Group and Field Staff are pleased to invite you to join us and volunteers from across the country for the National Hosting Kick-Off on January 19, 2022
AFS-USA and Arizona Area Team Students Wish You a Happy Holiday Season!
Watch and share this video of hosted students getting into the holiday spirit!
Reminders RE: NH21/SH22 Travel and Visits
AFS-USA would like to share a friendly reminder about policies surrounding Independent Travel, Sending Parent/Guardian Visits, International Travel and Belo Tours.
Department of State Questionnaire – Week of October 25th
The Department of State has notified AFS and all other J-1 Secondary School Sponsors, that they will be reaching out to students through an online questionnaire.
Reminders RE: NH21 Travel and Visits
Are you uncertain about what travel is/is not currently allowed for hosted students and/or whether visits from their family or friends back home are permitted? If so, read on!
No Belo Tours Will Be Offered for the 2021-22 School Year
Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, AFS-USA will not offer Belo Tours for the 2021-22 school year.
Updated Post-Arrival Orientation Materials are in MyAFS
In-Person and Virtual Presentations are available for your Post -Arrival Orientations.
NH21 National Virtual Arrival Orientations Being Offered
NH21 Hosted Students arriving September 9th or later unable to attend a local Arrival orientation event will be able to attend a National Virtual Orientation this year.
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!