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In this video, AFS-USA host parent and volunteer Kristin Bock shares her personal experience hosting an international exchange student and how it transformed her family in unexpected and meaningful ways.
The following message was sent to all current host families for Host Family Appreciation Month.
Join us in celebrating our wonderful host families!
Take a listen!
View the February Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families!
Check out the first episode of Season 6 of The AFS Exchange!
View the new January 2026 Orientation Volunteer Newsletter for important Mid-Year Orientation tips and training opportunities.
On Thursday, January 15, Volunteers and Staff came together to start piecing together the 2026 AFS Hosting Puzzle and unveil this year’s theme: Together, We Make Exchange Possible!
Sharing a discussion guide for volunteers to help with difficult conversations around recent law enforcement activity in communities across the country.
A recorded guide on Writing Student Bios is now available for volunteers who want to learn more about this important part of welcoming AFS students.