Best Practices for Contacting Host Family Leads
Check out this new video tutorial on how to prepare for reaching out to families interested to host an AFSer!
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View the Next Global Chat Video: Thailand!
In this installment of our Global Chat series, AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann is joined by Chirawatana (Chim) Charoonpatarapong, Partner Director for AFS Thailand.
IMPORTANT: School Required and Recommended Immunizations Guidance
We recently updated the COVID FAQ’s to reflect the organization’s approach to routine medical care, specifically with regard to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Join the Orientation Coordinator Webinar on June 7 at 8 PM Eastern
Learn about key changes to orientation content and format for the ’21-’22 cycle and related resources for volunteers.
Updated Host Family Handbook, Addendum, and HFO Materials
The 2021-22 Host Family Handbook, Addendum, and HFO Materials are now available.
A Conversation with AFS Italy Partner Director, Andrea Franzoi
In this installment of our Global Chat series, AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann is joined by Andrea Franzoi, Secretary General/Partner Director for our AFS partner in Italy, Intercultura.
AFS-USA Volunteers Can Now Easily (Optionally) Link the Participant’s Liaison When Entering a Placement Request
To help streamline the liaison linking process, AFS-USA has developed a new optional process for Area Teams.
Introducing: Global Chats, Conversations With Our AFS Partners
We’re excited to introduce a new video series called Global Chats: conversations between AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann and our partners around the world.
Materials & Resources to Promote Hosting!
Host family finding is a year-round effort that takes a mixture of many different approaches to be successful! Here is a compilation of materials and resources you can use to promote hosting in your community.
Hosting Academy Resources: Become a Hosting Hero!
Have you checked out the AFS-USA Hosting Academy videos and resources? Here’s a recap of what the AFS -USA Hosting Academy is all about, links to the training, and a sneak peak at the first video in the series!