Reminder: Submit your interest form for the 2024 AFS 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.
Tag: National Council
Highlights from the First Volunteer Town Hall of 2024!
AFS-USA has launched a new way for volunteers to learn and share best practices: the Volunteer Town Hall. This hour-long Zoom will
NOW OPEN: 2024 Flight Chaperone and Program Leader Application
Want to be a chaperone for an international student flight or a program leader for a summer program?
Support & Learning Advisory Group Part II
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.
Deadline extended for Volunteer and Team Awards
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!
Introducing the Volunteer Recognition Committee
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.
Introducing the Volunteer Engagement Advisory Group
The Volunteer Engagement Advisory Group works to support our teams and chapters in creating positive and meaningful experiences for all volunteers in AFS-USA.
New Feature! Voice of the Chair: National Council
Each issue of “My AFS News” will include this column, “The Voice of the Chair.” This feature is an opportunity for Jim Walker, Chair of the National Council (NC) and NC Vice Chair Ann Sweet, to help AFS volunteers understand more about the NC and its crucial role in the organization.
Introducing…The Travel Advisory Group!
The Travel Advisory Group (TAG) of the National Council seeks to provide a seamless and integrated arrival and departure experience for our hosted students, volunteers, and staff.
The National Council: Getting the Word Out
The AFS National Council (NC) is made up of committees and Advisory Groups (AGs) who take on questions regarding how AFS can operate more efficiently and effectively for participants, host families and volunteers.