In the Season 5 finale of The AFS Exchange podcast, we tackle the reality of exchange head-on: the moments of challenge that define true growth. Hear firsthand stories from former AFS students who successfully navigated difficult situations in the U.S. and abroad, including communication barriers, integrating into school life, and coping with loss. Amanda and John from AFS-USA’s […]
Tag: Participant Support
Fall Forward: The Ideal Season for Learning and Leveling Up
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.
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.