 Youth
Programs
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| Rotary Youth Exchange |
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Rotary Youth Exchange students may spend up to a year living with host families and attending school in a different country. |
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| Rotaract |
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Men and women ages 18 to 30 can help in their community through Rotaract, a Rotary-sponsored service club. |
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| Interact |
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Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people ages 14 to 18. |
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| Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) |
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RYLA emphasizes leadership, citizenship, and personal growth. |
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Rotary Short Term Youth Exchange Program - FAQ
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Will our family be compensated monetarily by Rotary for hosting a student?
Rotary is not able to provide any monetary compensation for families that choose to host students. The reason why the Rotary Youth Exchange program does not provide compensation for host families is that it helps keep overall program costs low. Rotary Youth Exchange is the most affordable program of its kind, and is run entirely by dedicated volunteers. As such, students are not required to pay any kind of placement fee to participate in the program. This enables financially disadvantaged students and students from developing countries to share in the exchange experience.
In the United States, families who host students may be eligible for a tax deduction. For more information, consult your tax attorney. |
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How are the exchange students selected?
It is standard practice for local Rotary districts and clubs to screen young people interested in Youth Exchange using detailed applications and interviews. This process helps to ensure that only highly responsible and mature students are sent on an exchange. Program administrators in the student's home country generally assess an applicant's scholastic record, linguistic ability, and general adaptability, among other qualities. |
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Does an exchange student need to have his/her own bedroom?
It is not required that you provide the student with a private bedroom in your home; however, a single bed is essential. |
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Can the student go on vacation with our family?
Most Rotary clubs and districts have strict rules about where and when a student may travel. Students are not necessarily prohibited from accompanying your family on vacation, but usually require written permission from their natural parents and the hosting Rotary club and district.
In addition, if you are planning to leave the country on your vacation, it is advisable that you check the status of your student's visa. Some students are permitted entry into only one country entry during their stay. |
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Didn't find the answer to your question?
Please contact:
The Rotary Club of Waterbury
P.O. Box 9081
Waterbury, CT 06724 |
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