AFS is proud to announce the launch of the AFS Volunteer Ambulance Drivers Impact Fund to honor our heroic founders—and ensure that AFS volunteerism remains strong, vibrant, and committed to…
The nature of the volunteer work done by the American Field Service volunteer ambulance corps is well documented in the Archives of the American Field Service and AFS Intercultural Programs. …
AFS Returnee Joan Salajan created this painting for AFS Director General Stephen Galatti for Christmas in 1955. Joan had recently traveled to Greece from the United States as an AFS…
In honor of International Volunteer Day (December 5), we’re sharing the story of a World War II AFS ambulance driver who exemplifies the AFS volunteer spirit. Inspired by his wartime…
This issue of the AFS Janus epitomizes the very name of our publication: Janus, the ancient Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Janus is typically portrayed looking both backward to the…
Since the beginning, AFS has been a risk-taking organization that transcends borders, but did you know AFS has even transcended the boundaries of Earth on more than one occasion? This…
New York and New Yorkers in World War I is a new exhibition at the New York State Capitol that honors men and women from New York who served in World…
Henry E.M. Suckley volunteered for AFS with unit SSU 3 in February 1915, serving alongside future AFS Director General Stephen Galatti and Lost Generation painter Waldo Peirce. Suckley served overseas…
This issue of the AFS Janus introduces a new “AFS in Action” column, which highlights a few of the many exciting evetns and projects from around the AFS Network. We…