Updated Host Family Handbook, Addendum, and HFO Materials
The 2021-22 Host Family Handbook, Addendum, and HFO Materials are now available.
Tag: Volunteer
Intro to MyAFS Webinar: June 9th and 10th
Welcome to the AFS Family! As a new or newly returning volunteer, we would like to offer this information session on how to use MyAFS and other resources available to you.
AFS-USA Volunteers Can Now Easily (Optionally) Link the Participant’s Liaison When Entering a Placement Request
To help streamline the liaison linking process, AFS-USA has developed a new optional process for Area Teams.
Volunteer Spotlight: Leesa Potts
Meet Leesa Potts from the Dallas Area Team! Lisa has been an AFS volunteer for over four years. Learn more about her story!
The Volunteer Welcome Widget in MyAFS is LIVE!
The Volunteer Onboarding Unit is pleased to introduce the Volunteer Welcome Widget in MyAFS!
Hosting Academy Resources: Become a Hosting Hero!
Have you checked out the AFS-USA Hosting Academy videos and resources? Here’s a recap of what the AFS -USA Hosting Academy is all about, links to the training, and a sneak peak at the first video in the series!
Area Team Spotlight: World Class
World Class Area Team has school outreach down to a science! Cultivating relationships with schools, following up on host family leads, and keeping their communities engaged through Zoom meetings have contributed to their success. Hear directly from the team on the importance of communication, what they’re staying focused on, and some words of inspiration!
Area Team Spotlight: Dallas
Dallas Area Team has really stepped up to the plate, calling former host families, sending student bios, distributing Peachjar flyers, and more! Read on to hear directly from the team on their achievements, challenges, and tips for promoting hosting in your communities.
Drumbeat: Thank You AFS-USA Volunteers!
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month in the US, and we’re celebrating the thousands of AFS-USA Volunteers across the nation, and the many more thousands across the globe!
Affiliation End Dates to Auto Inactivate Affiliation
Continuing the efforts to clean-up volunteer affiliations and ensure accurate records, we have made a system change to auto-inactivate affiliations after the affiliation end date.