Team Overview

Welcome to Your WNY Area Team

AFS has an extensive history in some of our communities and in others, we are newly building an AFS network of families and volunteers. Some of our volunteers have long experience and some are new to global exchange. However, we all share a passion for learning about new cultures, involving families in the unique experience of hosting and supporting students who are interested in becoming AFS Exchange Students.

We invite you to get involved with our Area Team and embrace the diversity and wonder of our world. Through our volunteer work with AFS, we strive to make a difference, one student and family at a time.

AFS Local & National Scholarships

Contact our Area Team

Area Team Chair
Steve Sweet
[email protected]
716-583-0894

Support Coordinators
Ann Sweet
[email protected]
716-908-3019

Taryn Bunn
[email protected]
716-832-9426

Doug Hinckley
[email protected]
716-866-7120

Hosting Coordinators
Carol Collins
[email protected]
716-570-4283

Taryn Bunn
[email protected]
716-832-9426

Sending Coordinator
Adrienne Kinkade
[email protected]
716-983-3848

Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Kathy Krieger-Erbes
[email protected]
716-435-1900

Compliance Coordinator
Kim Jones
[email protected]
716-560-6206

Treasurer
Mimi Petrie
[email protected]
716-861-6414

Regional Field Specialist for Western NY (AFS-USA Staff)
Amanda Vargo
[email protected]
646-381-3334

    AFS-USA Duty Officer(for off-hours Support Emergencies:
800.AFS.INFO (800.237.4636), option 9

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