Do you enjoy doing local AFS promotion in your area? Are you the go-to for your area team’s social media needs (or would you like to be)? Consider signing up to be your area team’s Volunteer Marketing Coordinator/Outreach Leader! We are looking for volunteers interested in leveling up their local marketing/outreach skills. Those who express interest will be part of a nationwide group of volunteers dedicated to furthering marketing and outreach efforts at the local level. You could showcase and develop your promotional skills, network with other volunteers and community members, coordinate or participate in fun activities to spread the word about AFS, and more! If interested, please email marketing@afsusa.org with your name and area team.
Please also consider joining our Social Media and Marketing Workplace Group! This is a great group to share ideas, best practices, and connect with AFS-USA staff and other volunteers.
Even if you are not interested in being your team's outreach leader, you can still be a Marketing Champion! We will continue to update this article with small actions you can take that will make a big difference:
1. Share graphics on your personal or team's Social Media and/or in relevant Facebook groups - we will continue to add to this folder as new graphics are created. Share a personal AFS story when sharing, or simply use this text:
"AFS-USA is always looking for host families to welcome students arriving from over 80 countries each year! Families of all types are invited to host one or more of our students from 12 weeks to a full academic year. Find out more at afsusa.org/host or contact me at _______!"
2. Order free marketing print materials, like bookmarks, to distribute on AFS Days - AFS Days are April 5 and 6 and we're encouraging everyone in the AFS community to distribute AFS materials, host events, and promote AFS opportunities, like hosting a student, however they can! Please tag us (@afs_usa, @AFSUSA) or send us photos at marketing@afsusa.org!
3. Order Seeds for Peace packets in time for Earth day! - Earth Day is April 22nd and what better way to plant a seed for peace than with a wildflower seed packet with AFS-USA information included? Get your orders in by April 15th to ensure you have seed packets on hand for your Earth Day events and promotions!
4. Register for this weekend's Virtual Town Hall - The call will feature roundtable conversations which will provide an opportunity to share and learn best practices for a successful host family interest and placement campaign. Please consider attending and sharing the event with others in your area team. Thank you!
5. Share this Teacher Appreciation Week Social Media Post! Include the link to this blog to share what some of our hosted students had to say about the incredible impact their teacher(s) have had on their exchange experience.
6. Review and utilize the new AFS-USA Tabling Toolkit - Learn how to create AFS visibility in your community with this new toolkit! From scheduling the event to prepping your table, the toolkit has everything you need to get started.
7. Register for an intercultural culinary experience with AFS Italy! - Join AFS-USA and AFS Italy for an intercultural culinary experience on Saturday, June 1st at 1 pm Eastern. Please share this one-of-a-kind event with your networks!
8. Register for an intercultural culinary experience with AFS Germany! - Join AFS-USA and AFS Germany for an intercultural culinary experience on Saturday, June 15th at 12 pm Eastern. Please join us and share!
9. Register for an intercultural culinary experience with AFS Thailand! - Join AFS-USA and AFS Thailand for an intercultural culinary experience on Saturday, June 29th at 11:30 am Eastern. Please join us and share!