Pacific Cascades Area
AFS Intercultural Programs
AFS is the leading high school foreign exchange program, with opportunities to live and study in over 50 countries worldwide.
VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST FOR MOVING A STUDENT
When a student is moved, it is important to be sure communications are completed.
Chapter Responsibilities (Could be Liaison. Support person, President)
_________Notify staff Support Coordinator of name and address of new family.
_________Notify Area Team Chair, Support Coordinator of the move.
_________Notify High School about the family change.
_________Collect Host family handbook, student application from former host family
for the new host family.
_________Complete Host family application process for temporary or permanent family.• Host Family Orientation_________Check on bank account and assist student with a change if necessary.
• List of AFS students and families for chapter
• Give new family name and address of previous family
• Give new family 3 Ring binder handbook
_________Place new family on the mailing list.
Student Responsibilities
_________Give new address and phone number to his or her natural family.
_________Change of address with the Post Office.
_________Write a letter thanking the previous host family.
Area Council Responsibilities
_________Send a letter thanking the family for hosting.
_________Notify appropriate people of the move and new address.
Last revision October 22, 2006