There are approximately 300 students who still need a host family for this fall, which is the smallest number of students we have ever had left to place in mid-July. If, together, we can find families for these students by the 1st Arrivals Placement deadline on July 27th, they will all be able to arrive in time for the start of school and we will have achieved our goal!
Tag: Marketing
Have you checked out the AFS Giveaways available for free to AFS-USA Volunteers? If not, head on over to afsusa.org/marketing-materials to place your order today (remember to use the password afsvolunteer to enter the site)!
Do you enjoy taking photos and videos? Do you have photos of AFS events/participants/families that you have permission to share? We’d love to see the moments you’ve captured and use them to promote AFS-USA hosting, study abroad, and volunteer opportunities!
School relationships are a critical element of our AFS work. No matter what your role is as an AFS volunteer, we want you to know about some great resources to help you build bridges with local schools. We are inviting all AFS volunteers to use this information and contribute to our vital hosting goal for the upcoming academic year.
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.
Word of mouth is one of the strongest hosting recruitment strategies, and the “My AFS Buddy” project is an easy way to spread the word about AFS! Watch a 2-minute video to find out what it is all about and how you can help share your love of AFS in just five easy steps.
Have you heard about the “My AFS Buddy” project? Find out what it’s all about and how you can help share your love of AFS in just five easy steps!
Share this “I’m an AFS-USA Volunteer” graphic on LinkedIn to show your support for AFS!
If you are using Sponsored Programs funds to promote hosting in your community, please use this form to report your promotions and request additional marketing support if needed.
In our newest blog, AFS Volunteer Tori Anaya shares her experience being a host sister, exchange student, and volunteer. Share the blog on social media to promote AFS hosting, study abroad, and volunteer opportunities!