As a follow on from our recent Club sponsorship of an Outbound Student (Abby O'Brien, now in Italy), we have been asked to consider sponsorship of a reciprocal Inbound Youth Exchange Student.
There is an indication that an Inbound Student could be arriving in Late August 2024.
Given that this can be considered a significant Club Project, our Youth Director Robin will be speaking to this Potential Sponsorship.
Sponsoring an Inbound Student comes with responsibilities and a total club commitment.
Should our club commit to moving forward on the proposal the following are some key points to consider:
- Two club positions required: Youth Exchange Officer & Club Counsellor
- Club Responsibilities: Arrange (3 or 4) Host Families, (not necessarily Rotarians).
- Arrange a variety of administrative schooling requirements.
- Costs: Hosting a Rotary Youth Exchange student is considered a Club project and therefore all costs to the Club are project costs.
- Costs ~$3,000 to cover: Allowance (minimum of $150/mth), Dinner Fees, Training Weekends, School Fees, Uniforms etc.
- Adherence with Rotary RYE “rules”.
From our decision to host until the student completes their exchange with our Club there may be a period of 15 or more months.
The exchange commitment covers more than one Rotary year.
If you need any more information, please speak to:
- Robin, Youth Director
- Ros, past Exchange Student, Republic of South Africa, 1979
- Alison, past Exchange Student, Utah USA, 1980
- Peter, past District Chair of Youth Exchange
Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace, one young person at a time.
Rotary Youth Exchange inspires young leaders to serve as catalysts for peace and social justice in their local communities and throughout the world, long after their exchanges end.
This program is possible because of the dedication, leadership, and passion of the tens of thousands of volunteers — Rotary members and nonmembers alike — who make this unique program so successful.
Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.
What are the benefits?
Exchange students unlock their true potential to:
- Develop lifelong leadership skills
- Learn a new language and culture
- Build lasting friendships with young people from around the world
- Become a global citizen