2026 ECA Programs Workshop Application Form

2026 ECA Workshop Application Form

The Sponsored Programs team organizes an annual Workshop for AFS volunteers, YES alumni, international and domestic partners, and new AFS staff focused on U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs' programs: YES, YES-Abroad, FLEX, and CBYX. We invite you to submit this interest form to apply for the 2026 ECA Programs Workshop. If your availability to attend changes, notify AFS staff via email promptly.
March 13 - 16: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City

300 Army Navy Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
Name (as you want it on your name tag)*

First NameLast Name
Name (as seen in Global Link/legal name)*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
In which Area Team do you live? *
Note: If you are an AFS-USA staff member, please choose "Staff" at the bottom of the list.
What is your PRIMARY role with AFS? *
What is your current volunteer affiliation(s) within the Area Team? (e.g. Cluster Coordinator, Hosting Coordinator, Liaison, Area Team Chair, etc.)*
Have you participated in the ECA Workshop over the last three years (2023, 2024, 2025)?*

YesNo
Did you participate a Volunteer Community Summit this year?*

YesNo
If Yes, which one?
What involvement do you have with Sponsored Programs? *
What do you expect to gain from the ECA Workshop? *
Would you be able/available to participate in the Capitol Hill visit portion of the workshop on Monday, March 16 (scheduled from 12-3pm)?*

YesNo

2026 ECA Workshop Application Form

March 13 - 16: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City