It’s time to apply to be a 2025 Travel Chaperone or Summer Program Leader!
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The 2024 Volunteer Recognition Awards were presented during the AFS-USA Volunteer Summit on November 1. These awards celebrate the contributions that volunteers make to AFS-USA.
Applications for 2025 Flight/Belo Chaperone and Program Leader Positions open on…
July 8 is the deadline to submit the 2024 AFS-USA Summit Interest Form in order to be considered for an invitation to the AFS-USA Summit
All current AFS-USA volunteers who are 21 and over are eligible to submit an interest form by July 8 to be considered for an invitation to this year’s AFS-USA Summit.
AFS-USA has launched a new way for volunteers to learn and share best practices: the Volunteer Town Hall. This hour-long Zoom will be held every four-to-six weeks and will feature volunteers from Area Teams with tips and tricks to increase volunteer engagement, identify volunteers for Area Team roles, and support volunteers as they make their […]
Want to be a chaperone for an international student flight or a program leader for a summer program?
In the first article on the Support & Learning Advisory Group, we focused on their role, support tools, and training. This article will first address mental health, how to determine when a participant needs help, and secondly, our own self-care.
Has the looming deadline for nominating a volunteer or team for one of our national or international awards been on your mind? Have no fear!
The National Council created the Volunteer Recognition Committee to ensure a group of dedicated volunteers and staff work toward recognition and appreciation consistently throughout the years.