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.
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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?
The theme of this year’s summit was “Volunteer Engagement,” and the event’s panels, presentations and sessions focused on ways for Volunteer Engagement Coordinators and other Area Team leaders to effectively recruit, engage, and retain volunteers.
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!
Learn more about the space where AFS volunteers and staff can work together to address organizational needs and/or challenges from a national perspective!