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Rotary International, in line with its objective to provide the best student exchange programme is developing a worlwide Certification process for all particpating clubs and the neccessary infrastructure of the programme. As part of its working with youth policy, the Board of Rotary International has made the following statement as a Code of Conduct
Statement of Conduct for Working with Youth:
Rotary International strives to create and maintain a safe environment for all youth who participate in Rotary activities. Rotarians, Rotarian's spouses, and partners, and other volunteers must safeguard the children and young people they come into contact with and protect them from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse'.
Each year Rotary Youth Exchange provides thousands of young people worldwide with an opportunity to experience the cultures and accomplishments of people in other countries.
The ambassadorial nature of the exchange promotes world understanding and peace.
Youth Exchange is an official program of Rotary International and allows around 8000 students to exchange annually to around 60 different countries.
A year of study overseas as a Rotary Youth Exchange student gives you -
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an opportunity to develop your personal self confidence and maturity |
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an opportunity to develop a lifetime of international friendships |
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an opportunity to develop a real understanding of many different cultures |
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an opportunity to develop new language skills |
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an opportunity to develop a base for future education and career goals |
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an opportunity to develop in many ways |
Rotary Youth Exchange - an opportunity of a lifetime
Follow the menu above to see if you qualify and to find out more about the application process
You are encouraged to make further inquiries at any time of the year
The closing date of applications for Youth Exchange is during March of the year prior to departure
How our Exchange works
As a Rotary Exchange student, you will spend one year living in another country, usually with three or four host families. You will become part of those families and their community. These Rotary accredited families are volunteers who will welcome and care for you, supervise your year and introduce you to their culture and lifestyle.
In your host country you may learn another language, experience different foods, study different subjects, enjoy a new culture and enjoy a new way of living. In addition you will learn a great deal about yourself and gain confidence and self sufficiency.
You will attend school in your local community, as well as participating in Rotary activities and civic functions. At the same time you will make new friends, see exciting places and experience adventures that will take a lifetime to recount.