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
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 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.
Check out the first episode of Season 6 of The AFS Exchange!
Shape the Future of AFS: Join the Orientation Advisory Group to make your voice heard in shaping student and host family orientations.