Bring Exchange Students to Your Community

Introduce families to the benefits of hosting an exchange student and encourage them to open their doors.

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Overview

Inspire global understanding and connection within your community. In this role, you’ll help make it possible for more than 1,000 international students from 80 countries to come to the U.S. each year and live with local host families. This life-changing experience for both students and families enriches our communities by fostering open dialogue and meaningful relationships.

Our goal is to find warm and welcoming families to host AFS Exchange Students. There is no one-size-fits-all AFS Host Family. With your help, we can encourage families in your area to share their everyday lives with teenagers from all over the world, creating opportunities for learning and personal growth.

By volunteering with AFS, you can help bring the world into your community. Join us as we work to create connections and promote peace through understanding.

What's Involved

  • Represent AFS in your community by speaking at schools and local events
  • Reach out to local families and encourage them to host an exchange student
  • Attend AFS events to meet current volunteers, host families and students
  • Introduce new ideas for outreach and awareness-building
  • Share your hosting experience through webinars and in-person events
  • Share your stories, photos and videos on social media

You’re a good fit if you’re interested in…

  • Networking and meeting new people
  • Learning about different cultures
  • Supporting international education
  • Communications and promotion
  • Creative-thinking and problem-solving

Get in Touch

If you have questions about the opportunities to volunteer, read our Frequently Asked Questions or email us at [email protected]