The session is focused on mental health first aid – how do we approach a mental health situation and how do we categorize low level through high level.
Tag: Participant Support
Missed the 7/31 Hosting Call? Catch up now—moving stories, key insights, and tools to help you place students in these final weeks before the 9/4 deadline.
The AFS-USA Support and Learning Department will be holding two nationwide zoom trainings for Liaisons, Support Coordinators, and Associate Support Coordinators in August.
We would like to inform all AFS-USA volunteers that, in January, the claims and reimbursement process of the AFS participant medical plan will be changing. We wanted to give you a heads-up in case you get any questions from students or host families. Most importantly, the hosted students’ current coverage and benefits will remain the […]
Important reminders and resources for linking students to liaisons for the coming cycle!
Please take a moment to review this important information for volunteers (and host families) when traveling with participants.
The registration deadline is approaching, sign up now!
Join the Sponsored Program’s team in an exciting panel discussion to help support current and future participants during the month of Ramadan.
Information and Resources for Host Families and AFS Students about online safety and sextortion.
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.