Upon completing the screening process, host families that will host a Sponsored Programs student are asked to complete the Host Family Orientation for Sponsored Programs.
Click the link below to access the new orientation.
Host Family Orientation for Sponsored Programs
*This orientation has been updated as of 7/31/23
This training module introduces host families to the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs program: YES, FLEX, and CBYX programs that AFS administers.
Host Families are encouraged to take the full Host Family Orientation course before completing this module designed specifically for Sponsored Programs host families.
Once completed Global Link will register that the training has been completed, volunteers can review completion records in a host family's service case under the 'Activities' tab.
If a host family is having trouble accessing the training please advise them that it should be completed in one of the following web browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.