”From being a childless couple we became proud parents of a Brazilian daughter and a German son. We have learned to be more tolerant and to accept people as they are now, and not as we would like them to be. We have a very special family that extends across continents, but with one thing in common – LOVE”
Step by step - to become a Host Family with AFS South Africa
1. Talk with your family.
2. Start the Hosting Process, by contacting AFS for more information and application papers. (Online Inquiry or Contact Us)
3. Make a decision to host as a family.
4. Complete a Host Family Application.
5. An AFS volunteer or staff member will arrange a personal meeting with you, in order to answer your questions and to get to know your family better.
6. Together with AFS you will choose an exchange student for your family.
7. The AFS National Office and local volunteers will prepare you for the arrival of the exchange student.
8. Your new family member arrives, and the journey of growing and learning together begins!
9. Participate in AFS activities year-round.
10. AFS supportively stands beside you for the whole year. If you have any problems or questions don’t hesitate to contact your local volunteers or the National Office.
11. AFS offers the possibility to you to get involved as a volunteer in the organization. The next exchange students will certainly come – perhaps you will support the next cycle of host families!
”Over the past year Thailand has become a colourful and vibrant place filled with interesting people whose lives are different and exciting. The past year has been a swapping of cultures and ideas. It hasn’t just been a learning experience, but a whole lot of fun for both of us. Over the months we got to know each other and developed a wonderful friendship. To me this year has been an experience that I wouldn’t think twice about repeating.”
