Sleeping Accommodations When Traveling with Participants
Please take a moment to review this important information for volunteers (and host families) when traveling with participants.
Tag: Participant Support
Register for Foundations of Intercultural Learning
The registration deadline is approaching, sign up now!
AFS Info Session: Illuminating Ramadan
Join the Sponsored Program’s team in an exciting panel discussion to help support current and future participants during the month of Ramadan.
Protecting Teens Online: A Guide to Combatting Sextortion
Information and Resources for Host Families and AFS Students about online safety and sextortion.
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.
Teaching Exchange Students the Art of Gratitude
Free Webinar Opportunity for AFS Volunteers
Making Liaison Assignments for 2023-2024 Cycle
As we dive into another Hosting season, it is time to start identifying your Support volunteers for the 2023-2024 cycle
Updated Online Liaison Training
We are excited to share the release of an updated version of the Online Liaison Training!
Updated AFS Medical Pamphlet
The AFS Medical Pamphlet has been updated for 2023 to reflect a change in insurer. While the insurer has changed, the coverage for 2023 remains the same as in 2022.
Check Out These Hosting Academy Support-Related Resources!
Resources are now available on MyAFS Help and Learning from the third in a series of three National Hosting Academy Sessions, co-led by the Hosting and Support Advisory Groups.