Volunteers should consult the COVID-19: FAQs and Resources section for the most up-to-date information regarding Hosting and Sending programs in the 20-21 and 21-22 cycles.
The interviewer is often the first contact an applicant has with AFS. In this role you have the opportunity to ensure that the applicant is informed and knowledgeable of AFS and its programs. In addition you have the responsibility for assessing the viability of the applicant and determine that they meet the criteria required by the AFS program to which they are applying.
Tasks
- Contact and set up the applicant's interview
- During the interview, ensure that the applicant is informed and understands the requirements and expectations of the AFS program to which they are applying
- Be available to answer questions and provide applicants with the information and resources they needs to support their AFS experience
- Complete the required interview form/s and ensure timely submission of interview to AFS-USA
Information You Need to Know
Here are the links to the categories and sections in Help & Learning that you need to be familiar with as an Interviewer
- Interview Applicants
This section includes the articles and information you need to support interviewing our students, host families and/or volunteers - Hosting Overview
This article provides an overview of our AFS hosting programs - Sending Overview
This article provides an overview of our AFS sending programs - Volunteering Overview
This article provides an overview of volunteering at AFS-USA
Required Training
Host Family Interviews
Sending Interviews
Volunteer Interviews