Follow Up Email After Hosting Lead Call

From AFSWiki

Below are snippets of information you can send to a host family lead after a phone conversation to recapture any pertinent information from the call. Only use a few of the links and be sure to personalize the message based on the call.

Subject: AFS Hosting Information

Hi {first_name},

This is {YOUR NAME} from AFS-USA. We chatted on the phone recently about hosting a high school exchange student with AFS. I am really excited that you are considering the prospect of opening your home to an outstanding teenager! I just want to make sure you have all the information you need.

Specific Student Host Country Information

Based on our discussions, you had expressed an interest in hosting a student from {COUNTRY}. Great! Here’s some general information on {COUNTRY}, as well as a list of 90 other countries where AFS students come from to live and study in the U.S.: http://www.afsusa.org/host-family/countries/

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are fairly new to the idea of hosting an AFS Exchange Student, the best place to learn about this opportunity is to review our Frequently Asked Questions. It’s likely that most of your questions can be answered here: http://www.afsusa.org/host-family/faqs/

Join Us on Facebook

Our Hosting with AFS-USA page on Facebook is an active community of other host families. Here you will find stories, support and AFS updates. “Like us” and learn more about the AFS hosting experience from actual host families: http://www.facebook.com/HostingwithAFSUSA

Support, Safety and Experience

With over 60 years of intercultural education experience, AFS provides a high level of local volunteer and staff support to all host families and students throughout the entire process. Learn more about how you will be supported as a host family: http://www.afsusa.org/host-family/support/

Real Families, Real Connections

Learn more about the real AFS experience hosting an international student through inspirational host family stories, photos and videos: http://www.afsusa.org/host-family/stories/

Hosting and High School: Common Questions

Attending high school is a major part of an AFS Exchange Student’s experience. Review these frequently asked questions about how AFS works with your local high school: http://www.afsusa.org/schools/in-your-school/hosting-afs-students/faq/

Application Tips

Take some time to read these helpful tips on how to complete the full application process: http://www.afsusa.org/host-family/application-tips/

AFS and Public Diplomacy Initiatives

Working alongside the U.S. Department of State, AFS provides amazing scholarship opportunities for students from select regions of the world to study in the U.S. each year. Learn more about hosting a Sponsored Programs student: http://www.afsusa.org/host-family/scholarship-students/

AFS Family Awards

If you have hosted in the past or have children who have participated in an AFS program, you are eligible for the AFS Family Award, applicable towards any future AFS study abroad program. Learn more: http://www.afsusa.org/study-abroad/scholarships/afs-family/

Thanks again for your interest in hosting with AFS, and please feel free to respond with any other questions you may have.

Best,

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