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

11/13/16 ! www.facebook.com/RYEGBandI 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) youthexchange.org.uk www.youthexchange.org.uk STEP - Short Term Exchange Programme LTEP - Long Term Exchange Programme Students, typically aged 15 – 18, are paired An academic year of study in high school in another country Exchange: ‘Our’ Student and the ‘pair’ spend up to 3* weeks together in each Students need a good reference from school other’s home ( up to 6* weeks altogether) during the summer holidays. They will live with three or more host families Where: Normally countries across the Northern Hemisphere The Outbound finds host families for the Inbound Exchange Recent destinations from GB & Ireland include : Finland, S Korea, Taiwan, 15 to 18½ years at outset – usually after Year 11 Turkey, Germany, Italy, USA, Spain, Japan, Czech Republic, Romania. Exchanges with all other (twenty nine) European countries youthexchange.org.uk youthexchange.org.uk 1

11/13/16 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 What our Students have said! The Aims of the Programme I found that I am able to make friends from all over the world. To promote peace and understanding among the young people of 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. Character development Independence Tolerance of other cultures I never thought that I would hear myself speaking German in a moment of panic . Leadership Self awareness Self Reliance Extend personal boundaries I now know much more about other countries and their differences from UK. Making international friendships Improving or encouraging language skills I discovered that I was able to handle a difficult situation without help from my parents. youthexchange.org.uk youthexchange.org.uk What does it Cost the Student? What does it Cost the Club? For STEP/Camps: On all Programmes students pay: Return travel Club Hospitality before and after the Exchange for Outbound Insurance student and parents. Visa (if needed) Club banners to exchange with partner club Inoculations (if needed) ANYTHING MORE IS UP TO THE CLUB! Plus a small administration charge to the DYEA (currently £25) Additionally: For LTEP: For STEP: cost of one extra youngster living in their home, visits, meals out etc. Same as above for Outbound Student Many Camps charge a fee – see invitations for details. Up to + approx £2000 for Inbound Student youthexchange.org.uk youthexchange.org.uk 2

11/13/16 What is the Benefit to Rotary? Rotary’s Protection Policy Statement That depends on the Club’s resourcefulness ‘Rotary International is committed to creating and maintaining Membership Potential of adults connected with the the safest possible environment for all participants in Rotary student - and ultimately the student. activities. It is the duty of all Rotarians, Rotarians’ spouses, ..and of course this includes the children of Rotarians too! partners, and other volunteers to safeguard to the best of their ability the welfare of, and to prevent the physical, sexual, or A livelier and more vibrant club atmosphere. emotional abuse of, children and young people with whom they Enthusiastic young contacts and helpers with projects. come into contact.’ youthexchange.org.uk Time Scales How does it work? Students - register at the Youth Exchange website September to December Registration/Interview/Selection & - are Interviewed and accepted by Clubs Application process January to March/April Placements Central Administration and Placement by DYEA (Districts Youth Exchange Association) March to June Preparation for Exchange Support material and training provided for Districts & Clubs by DYEA June/July/ August Short Term Exchanges/ Camps Youth Exchange Manual – on RIBI website under ‘Club & District Support’ July August Long Term Exchanges begin youthexchange.org.uk youthexchange.org.uk Timing is important! Contact Us! Find and our Facebook page www.facebook.com/RYEGBandI 8000 young people worldwide do Rotary Youth Exchanges every Search on for Rotary Youth Exchange year. (Recommended: ‘The Best Thing Ever – Rotary Youth Exchange’) If our students are not ready to join in the rest will exchange with each other and leave us out. Our website has a lot of information www.youthexchange.org.uk Any questions? Do not delay in giving our good students the chance of a lifetime! My contact details are: (Name, title & email address) youthexchange.org.uk 3