Across the country, AFS Volunteers like you are getting the word out about the opportunity to host an exchange student this fall. We’re launching an interactive campaign today to help spark a greater local interest in hosting. Each day, we’ll share a resource or idea designed to assist your Area Team’s host family recruitment effort, […]
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In response to feedback from volunteers, we are excited to announce a new text messaging feature for monthly contact reminders!
Student audio introductions are a great way for potential host families to get to know students coming this fall. These introductions can now be found on a student’s “Get to Know” in Global Link, and are also available on the Meet the Students page.
AFS Student Writes Letter to Host Mother An AFS Student hosted in Washington published a letter expressing his gratitude to his Host Mom on Mother’s Day. Read his letter at HeraldNet. AFS Host Family and Exchange Students Reminisce about the Past Several Months For the Penvoses, hosting exchange students allowed them to learn about diverse […]
Cast your vote for Reel Life to help choose which family will get to make new memories with their exchange student!
Monday, May 7 is the last day for current and former AFS Host Families to enter Reel Life for a chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to Orlando, FL with their hosted student! Share this blog post with host families you know to help them craft their winning entry: Share Blog
AFS Students Talk About Life in Minnesota Four AFS Students, who spent eight months studying abroad in Marshall, Minnesota, shared their experience with residents at a community center last week. Read about each of the students’ experiences at Marshall Independent. Local Cleveland High School Celebrates AFS Just in time for AFS-USA’s National Volunteer Assembly […]
Back by popular demand for its 4th year, the AFS Reel Life contest invites all current and former AFS-USA Host Families and their exchange students to compete for a chance to receive a family reunion…in Orlando, FL! Contestants are asked to submit a video or photo (and caption) that captures their AFS hosting experience. In […]
In the event of moves, you can now easily access a list of fully screened families in your Team who are not currently hosting.
We’ve made improvements to MyAFS to make it easier for you to view the hosted students arriving during the 2018-2019 school year!