Criminal Background Checks Minimum Age Changes to 17
We are changing the minimum age for host family background checks from 18 years old to 17 years old in all states except California.
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2021 Volunteer Bio Writer Training: Register Today!
Do you enjoy writing? Would you like to see which students are arriving in Fall 2021? We are looking for AFS-USA volunteers interested in writing bios for our incoming students!
MyAFS Help & Learning Sending and Hosting FAQs Updated
The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on Help & Learning has been updated and an update on the SH21 study abroad and hosting programs is provided.
Drumbeat: Share this Video Created by AFS-USA Exchange Students
AFS-USA Exchange Students Maria from Portugal and Emma from Denmark, hosted in the Southern New England Area Team, are two global citizens creating a more just and peaceful world in their host communities. Hear how they are recognizing Human Rights Day in a video they created for a special event hosted by the West Hartford Human Rights Commission!
FLEX & YES Spring 2021 Virtual Program: Call for Engagement
Participate in the FLEX & YES Spring 2021 Virtual Program as a virtual host family, U.S. peer, or enhancement activity facilitator!
NH21 Distribution and Placement Start/End Dates
As we look ahead toward NH21, many of you will have noted that the first NH21 participants have already been distributed, which is exciting! Distribution of NH21 participants will…
2021-2022 Hosted Participant Applications Now Available
2021-2022 Hosted Participants Now Available to Place in Your Region.
AFS Learning Journey 2.0 – Call for Facilitators
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of AFS Participants? Do you want to help AFS Participants become Active Global Citizens? This is your opportunity!
Update from Sept 16 Hosting Volunteer Town Hall
On Wednesday evening, September 16, an AFS Hosting Volunteer Town Hall took place via Zoom. The recording is now available.
Update to Host Family Interview Process
Host family applications will no longer be accepted with a virtual home interview.