About Group Study Exchange
The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for business people and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas. In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host families.
For each team member, the Foundation provides the most economical round-trip airline ticket between the home and host countries. Rotarians in the host area provide for meals, lodging, and group travel within their district.
2010 Exchange to D7070 Canada
Applications are now open for a Team Leader and 5 Team members for our exchange to District 7070 Canada in October 2010. This is a themed exchange, with team members coming from the Youth Mental Health area with a focus on depression and suicide*. District 7070 is located around the Great Lakes and the Toronto areas
Team Objective:
1. To encourage Rotary clubs in District 7070 Canada to develop a deeper understanding of issues around the mental health of our young people as well as broader humanitarian and peace orientated service projects and programs.
2. To provide opportunities for young people working in non-profit organisations, Police, education, health services and other services related to youth mental health to expand their horizons and gain international exposure through Rotary’s Group Study Exchange program.
Team member requirements:
1.Between the ages of 25 and 40
2. At least two years work experience in their chosen field in youth mental health
3. Live and/or work in our Rotary district
4. Australian citizen
5.Not immediate relative of a Rotarian
Key dates:
12 April 2010 Team Leader applications close
19 April 2010 Team Member applications close
17 April 2010 Team Leader selection
1 May 2010 Team Member selection
May-Oct 2010 Team planning & orientation activities
16 October 2010 District 7070 GSE Team arrives in Sydney
20 October 2010 District 9750 GSE Team departs Toronto
Useful Web links
Information for prospective Team Members
http://www.rotary.org/en/ServiceAndFellowship/Fellowship/GroupStudyExchange/Pages/ridefault.aspx
Team Leader Application
http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_doc/260en.doc
Team Member Application Form
http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/161en.pdf
Interested candidates should complete the application form and contact Rotarian Peter Ashton 9522 4795 for interview