A short term, customizable exchange program for
young professionals ages 18 - 30


Participants are consulted while designing their international exchange that combines their professional/vocational goals with Rotary service projects and cultural exchange exposure.
 
 

The Benefits

  • Make connections with service-minded community leaders in another country
  • Start learning another language or improve your language skills
  • Build your professional/vocational knowledge and skills
  • Gain international experience and contacts
  • Travel and explore a new culture while giving back through service

Exchange Basics 

With your host District NGSE, you’ll plan activities that can include professional development, humanitarian service, cultural exchange, networking, relationship building, and leadership development.
Exchanges are very flexible:
  • Can last from 3 weeks to a maximum of 3 months
  • Can be arranged for individuals or groups
  • Need not be reciprocal
  • Can be completely virtual, in-person, or a combination of both
 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

At Rotary, we understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.
 
We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, color, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.
 
Recognizing that individuals from certain groups have historically experienced barriers to membership, participation, and leadership, we commit to advancing equity in all aspects of Rotary, including in our community partnerships, so that each person has the necessary access to resources, opportunities, networks, and support to thrive.
 
We believe that all people hold visible and invisible qualities that inherently make them unique, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where each person knows they are valued and belong. In line with our value of integrity, we are committed to being honest and transparent about where we are in our DEI journey as an organization, and to continuing to learn and do better.
 

Costs 

Inbound Fee: $350 CAD for the first month and an additional $200 CAD fee to the District 5360 NGSE Program. E-transfer funds and email transfer information to the District Office.

Outbound Fee: $200 CAD. E-transfer funds and email transfer information to the District Office.

In-person costs vary by distance and program. Participants arrange and pay for their airfare, Rotary approved insurance, visa, and provide their own pocket money. Rotary members provide homestay (accommodation and food) to reduce expenses, arrange no-cost, no-remuneration internships or job-shadowing programs, and travel to vocational placement.

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