Rotary Youth Exchange Three Programmes for High School Students : - - PDF document

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Rotary Youth Exchange

Three Programmes for High School Students : LTEP - Long Term Exchange STEP - Short Term Exchange Camps & Tours and also NGSE – New Generations Service Exchange ( for 18 - 30)

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LTEP - Long Term Exchange Programme

An academic year of study in high school in another country Students need a good reference from school They will live with three or more host families The Outbound finds host families for the Inbound Exchange 15 to 18½ years at outset – usually after Year 11 Exchanges with all other (twenty nine) European countries

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STEP -Short Term Exchange Programme

Students, typically aged 15 – 18, are paired Exchange: ‘Our’ Student and the ‘pair’ spend up to 3* weeks together in each

• ther’s home ( up to 6* weeks altogether) during the summer holidays.

Where: Normally countries across the Northern Hemisphere Recent destinations from GB & Ireland include : Finland, S Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, Germany, Italy, USA, Spain, Japan, Czech Republic, Romania. youthexchange.org.uk

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Camps & Tours

Age range 15 – 25 years Usually 10-21 days away in the Easter or Summer holidays International Groups – 1 or sometimes 2 from each country Focused on an interest, a hobby or a skill - eg. music, photography, sailing, mountaineering, tennis, history, etc……….. Some Clubs an District organise their own Inbound Camp Check out the website for details of previous invitations: youthexchange.org.uk www.youthexchange.org.uk

The Aims of the Programme

To promote peace and understanding among the young people of the world Character development Independence Tolerance of other cultures Leadership Self awareness Self Reliance Extend personal boundaries Making international friendships Improving or encouraging language skills

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What our Students have said!

I found that I am able to make friends from all over the world. I can fly across the world by myself without getting lost. I am very adaptable to new situations and I can trust my ability. I never thought that I would hear myself speaking German in a moment of panic. I now know much more about other countries and their differences from UK. I discovered that I was able to handle a difficult situation without help from my parents. youthexchange.org.uk

What does it Cost the Student?

On all Programmes students pay: Return travel Insurance Visa (if needed) Inoculations (if needed) Plus a small administration charge to the DYEA (currently £25) Additionally: For STEP: cost of one extra youngster living in their home, visits, meals out etc. Many Camps charge a fee – see invitations for details. youthexchange.org.uk

What does it Cost the Club?

For STEP/Camps:

Club Hospitality before and after the Exchange for Outbound student and parents. Club banners to exchange with partner club

ANYTHING MORE IS UP TO THE CLUB! For LTEP:

Same as above for Outbound Student Up to + approx £2000 for Inbound Student youthexchange.org.uk

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What is the Benefit to Rotary?

That depends on the Club’s resourcefulness

Membership Potential of adults connected with the student - and ultimately the student. ..and of course this includes the children of Rotarians too! A livelier and more vibrant club atmosphere. Enthusiastic young contacts and helpers with projects.

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Rotary’s Protection Policy Statement

‘Rotary International is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all participants in Rotary

• activities. It is the duty of all Rotarians, Rotarians’ spouses,

partners, and other volunteers to safeguard to the best of their ability the welfare of, and to prevent the physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of, children and young people with whom they come into contact.’

Students - register at the Youth Exchange website

• are Interviewed and accepted by Clubs

Central Administration and Placement by DYEA (Districts Youth Exchange Association) Support material and training provided for Districts & Clubs by DYEA

Youth Exchange Manual – on RIBI website under ‘Club & District Support’ youthexchange.org.uk

How does it work? Time Scales

September to December Registration/Interview/Selection & Application process January to March/April Placements March to June Preparation for Exchange June/July/ August Short Term Exchanges/ Camps July August Long Term Exchanges begin

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Timing is important!

8000 young people worldwide do Rotary Youth Exchanges every year. If our students are not ready to join in the rest will exchange with each other and leave us out. Do not delay in giving our good students the chance of a lifetime!

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Contact Us!

Find and our Facebook page www.facebook.com/RYEGBandI Search on for Rotary Youth Exchange (Recommended: ‘The Best Thing Ever – Rotary Youth Exchange’) Our website has a lot of information www.youthexchange.org.uk Any questions? My contact details are: (Name, title & email address)