Volunteers should consult the COVID-19: FAQs and Resources section for the most up-to-date information regarding Hosting and Sending programs in the 2021-22 cycle.
The Welcome to the USA handbook and Safety Tips for the USA are provided to all AFS hosted students prior to their arrival into the U.S. You can download a copy of these handbooks as a reference. It is also good to check to make sure that the hosted students in your community have a copy of each. It is not uncommon for students to lose or forget to bring a copy of the handbook when they travel to the U.S.