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DISTRICT YOUTH SERVICE COMMITTEE

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE TYPES OF INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGES:
OBJECTIVE: To promote world understanding and peace through a •Long Term Exchanges (15 – 19 years).
cultural, educational and social exchange of students of the two •10 months – 1 year.
participating districts or clubs. •3 - 4 host families.
•Must attend school.
BENEFITS: •Short Term Exchanges (15-19 years).
•Learn about the Culture in other countries •Few weeks to 3 months.
•Mature as individuals and come to a deeper understanding of •No school.
themselves. •Homestays, Tours, Camps.
•Youth assume leadership roles. •New Generation Exchanges (18 - 25 years).
•Host Rotary Club & host families enjoy extended “family” status in •Singly or in groups for 3-6 weeks.
a different country. •Club to club or District to District.

CERTIFICATION OF YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM (YEP): ROLE OF DISTRICT INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE COMMITTEE:
•Incorporation: •Seek sponsoring and host clubs.
Rotary International District 3300 (Malaysia) Berhad in 2009. •Correspond with other District Chairs.
•Provision of General Liability Insurance: Amount depends on local •Ensure that other District is Certified by RI for YEP & that D3300 maintains its
conditions. D3300 = RM 1 million. Certification.
•Adopt and Incorporate RI policies on Abuse and Harassment •Ensure Compliance of Rules and Guidelines of Youth Exchange by
Prevention among Youth. Participating Rotary Clubs and Exchange Students.
•Provide all Orientations.
6. Determine the monthly allowance of Inbound exchange students.

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