View the March 2025 Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families HERE!
Tag: Hosting
We’re excited to share a new monthly resources calendar designed to support volunteers in host family recruitment efforts! You can now stay up-to-date with the tools and materials available each month.
If you are interested in learning about AFS students arriving in the fall and enjoy writing or have marketing experience, we’d love your help writing short bios for incoming students.
If you are interested in learning about AFS students arriving in the fall and enjoy writing or have marketing experience, we’d love your help writing short bios for incoming students!
Check out the YES & FLEX February Newsletter!
Checkout new and improved interview resources & learn more about conducting interviews for study abroad, host family and volunteer applicants.
Volunteers and Staff took a bus trip through AFS history, stopping at “Bus Stops” to learn what to look forward to in 2025 on the National Hosting Call.
What are Sponsored Programs Host Family Recruitment Funds? What can these funds be used for? What are the restrictions on the use of these funds? Are there any design requirements? Does my Area Team need approval to use these funds? Can I use my Area Team’s credit card to purchase items? How will I seek reimbursement? Is it possible […]
For our exchange students and their host families, food has likely become a big part of connecting with one another. We encouraged our students to add a tasty new layer to their exchange experience by participating in the AFS International Recipe Contest. We wanted to thank everyone who participated in our International Recipe Contest! See our […]
We’d like to remind you of this exciting new partnership with DHL Express that benefits AFS students! Hosted students in the US can now ship documents or packages home with a 50% discount from DHL using the promo code AFSDHL50 (online) or DHLAFS50 (in-store). This opportunity will be beneficial for hosted students who wish to ship items to their […]