We
seek suitably qualified young people to participate in a program which offers
students aged 15 - 18 years, an opportunity to live in another country for up
to 12 months and participate in the family, academic and community life of that
country. The Committee selects and
trains outbound students; organises and counsels inbound students and counsels
rebound students who participate in the program.
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM TIMETABLE ... for outbound students
1. Applications must be lodged in
writing on the "Initial Application Form" with the Rotary Club or Clubs in the town or suburb near where the student resides.
2. Applications should be lodged with
the Rotary Clubs by the end of February, however all interested persons should
liaise with their Rotary Club in this regard as there is some flexibility.
3. Local Rotary Club Committees will
interview students and their parents and will recommend suitable students for
further consideration by the District Selection Committee.
4. Following the Club interview, the recommended
student will be required to complete three copies of the more detailed
"Rotary International Youth Exchange Program - Australia - APPLICATION". This Application
requires school, medical and dental certification and upon completion should be
signed and witnessed by Club Officers who will forward them to the District
Committee. These forms are required
before the District Selection Panel Interviews as they contain important
information for the panel.
5. District application forms should be
lodged with District 9640 YEP Committee early April.
6. The selection of students to be sent
overseas is subject to the District Committee being able to secure host
agreements from Rotary Clubs overseas. As
this is a reciprocal program the sponsoring Club will need help to find four
host families for the student that will come to Australia. No student is to be regarded as a Rotary
Club's Youth Exchange Student until officially accepted as such by a host
Rotary Club in another country. Briefings
for outbound students and parents will be held in JULY and DECEMBER.
7. Students selected by the District Youth Exchange Committee will depart
from Australia in the following January for twelve months.
Youth Director: youth@rotaryeclubnextgen.org
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