Where can I go?

Rotary Areas certified by Rotary International include:

Argentina, Austria**, Azerbaijan, Belgium**, Bolivia, Bosnia, Brazil, British Isles**, Canada (French)**, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia**, Czech Republic**, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland**, France**, Germany**, Ghana, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy**, Japan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Moldova, Nepal, Netherlands**, Norway**, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Rep. of Moldova, Rep. of Georgia, Rep. of Kazakhstan, Romania, Russia, Singapore, S. Africa**, S. Korea, Slovakia**, Spain**, Switzerland**, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States**, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique

**Countries have additional requirements regarding insurance, language skills, and age.

Why Youth Exchange?

For over 75 years, students and host families have broadened their horizons through Rotary Youth Exchange. More than 80 countries and over 8,000 students each year participate in the program, which is administered at the regional level by Rotary districts and at the local level by Rotary clubs.

It’s the opportunity of a lifetime. Are you ready for it? There are two basic types of exchanges:

● Short-term exchange

□ Ages 15-19
□ Several days to several weeks long
□ Don’t involve attending high school, but students can tailor their experience to match their interests
□ Can include home-stays, tours, and international youth camps

● Long-term exchange

□ Ages 15-19
□ One year
□ Involves living with a few host families and attending a local school

What are my responsibilities?

As a Youth Exchange student, you agree to:

● Act as an ambassador for your home country
● Abide by all program rules of your host Rotary club and district
● Accept the supervision of the host family, club, and district
● Ask questions of your host family and local Rotarians
● Be an active participant in your exchange

How do I qualify?

● Above-average student with demonstrated leadership in the community
● Open to new experiences and cultural differences
● Sponsored by a local Rotary club
● Completed written application and in-person interview

How to Apply

Your local Rotary Club will assist you in preparing for your exchange! The cost and dates to meet the deadlines for participation are the responsibilities of the student and family. This is NOT a travel or sports program and athletic or other extra curricular activities are not guaranteed and are only allowed if authorized by state associations.

1) Check your age for for the expected arrival date of your exchange (June - August)

□ Age Calculator - Applicant is typically between 15 – 18-1/2 years old at time of arriving in the foreign country

2) Complete the preliminary application District 5930 Forms for Youth Exchange Program