WHY SHOULD YOU AND YOUR CLUB BE INVOLVED IN YOUTH EXCHANGE?
Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth through leadership development programs.
Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time. Living in a foreign country is a powerful way to gain global understanding and promote peace. Students learn a new language, discover another culture and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-18 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.
The objectives of the Rotary Youth Exchange program include:
- Instilling international understanding and goodwill in students
- Creating positive change by empowering youth through a cultural exchange
- Making lasting connections for host clubs, host families, communities and the students involved
Being involved in Youth Exchange is also a great way to increase the visibility of your club in your community and to energize members.
If you are ready to commit to host an Inbound student for 2026-27, please complete the attached Hosting Commitment form and return to me at ryekevinwermer@gmail.com
If you have questions or would like to learn more about Youth Exchange, please contact:
District 6630 RYE:
- General/Inbound Chair: Kevin Wermer - ryekevinwermer@gmail.com 330-592-1622
- Outbound Chair: Patrick Kelley - ryepatrickkelley@gmail.com 330-233-7200
Thanks for giving your full consideration to this wonderful opportunity!
DOWNLOAD the 2026-2027 Club Contract Commitment to Host
Cordially,
Kevin
Kevin L. Wermer, District Youth Exchange Chair
Medina Sunrise Rotary, Past President