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Need inspiration for low‑commitment, high‑impact volunteer opportunities? Join us to learn how to design simple onramps that turn curiosity into participation!
The AFS Orientations Advisory Group (OAG), led by Martha Friend of the Intercultural Learning (ICL) Department and volunteer and new co-chair Kathy Kreiger from the Western NY Area Team, plays a crucial role in ensuring every exchange student and host family receives the guidance, preparation, and encouragement they need.
All volunteers involved in orientations are invited to join the Orientation Volunteer National Call where we will discuss End of Stay Orientation and best practices.
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All volunteers are invited to the next School Outreach meeting on Monday, March 9th to learn the ins and outs of School Outreach, share ideas, ask questions, and hear about current, timely offers for schools. Register here!
Effective immediately, AFS students may travel with their host families to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These destinations will now be treated as domestic travel under our program guidelines.
New volunteers and anyone looking to learn more about the MyAFS Volunteer Portal are invited attend this short webinar. A great chance to meet new volunteers and staff!
View the February Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families!
Hello from the Volunteer Engagement Desk, March and April give us a powerful opportunity to pause, reflect, and show genuine appreciation to the people who make AFS possible—our host families and volunteers. Join us for this skill builder focused on turning appreciation into meaningful engagement. Together, we’ll explore simple, authentic ways to recognize and celebrate […]
The Volunteer Engagement Advisory Group (VEAG) is vital to the AFS-USA community, dedicated to supporting our national network of volunteers. Led by Patty Gentry, Director of Volunteer Engagement, and volunteer leader Kerry Gonzalez, this group serves as a strategic bridge between local efforts and national resources.