Each year, AFS exchanges close to 13,000 students, young adults and teachers from around the world who want to experience what it's like to live and study in another country. In the U.S. we host more than 2,500 international high school students! We are supported by approximately 5,000 AFS volunteers in the U.S. and 36,000 volunteers around the world.

Why Host an AFS Exchange Participant? -Enrich your family's life by sharing it with a young person from another culture and country. -Bring your family closer together. -Introduce new cultures and customs to your children. -Get more involved in your community by participating in AFS activities. -See the U.S. and our culture through new eyes. -Develop a lifelong connection with your hosted student. -Help a young person grow into a more confident and knowledgeable adult. -Join thousands who believe in the AFS Mission of building a more just and peaceful world.

AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership.