International Education Week (IEW) is almost here! As you may know, this is an incredibly important time for the AFS community. We’ve developed the resources you’ll need to promote AFS and intercultural learning this year!
Tag: Volunteer
The Participant Support Department is looking for volunteers for virtual hosted Student Hangouts.
Did you know that Make a Difference Day is this Saturday, October 24? Since the AFS family is already committed to making the world a more just and peaceful place, this is an excellent opportunity to come together for the common purpose of improving the lives of others.
The Training Center will be unavailable Saturday, Oct 24th and Sunday, Oct 25th.
Meet Kathie Hiebert-Dodd, a volunteer with the New Mexico and Beyond Area Team for the past 17 years!
Each month all AFS-USA staff gather for a virtual meeting where we learn of some of our colleagues’ achievements and plans, many of which could not have been accomplished without volunteer collaboration. We’d like to share some of those updates with you!
Consider supporting educators and schools “AFS-style”!
Sandy Jurkowski, an exceptional volunteer for AFS, passed away on August 31st after a valiantly fought long battle with cancer. Her volunteerism with AFS Intercultural Programs spanned almost 40 years.
Meet Jan Perkins, from the Arkansas Area Team. AFS is a family affair in her home. She began hosting in the 1980’s, her daughter studied abroad, and she’s been a volunteer for 25 years!
Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s AFS Summit will be an all virtual event to be held during the weekend of November 13th. Keep reading for more info!