The document discusses how hosting a student through Rotary Youth Exchange can benefit a Rotary club. It addresses common excuses for not hosting, such as it being too much work or difficulty finding host families. Hosting a student provides an opportunity for service and international understanding. The benefits of hosting include attracting new members and host families through positive experiences. Rotary Youth Exchange is a life-changing program that builds leadership skills and lifelong friendships for both the students and host families involved.
7. It’s too much work!
We can’t find host families!
There’s too much paperwork!
There are so many rules!
The student we had 10 years ago wasn’t good!
The Excuses
Have you heard (or used) them?
9. So Why Host?
How about SERVICE?
Our highest-profile Rotary program
Brings Rotary’s internationality to your club
members without them having to leave the
country (or your town)
Provides your members with an opportunity to
mentor and interact with your student
10. So Why Host?
How about SERVICE?
Convince your club to host a student!
Yes, now…
11. A PAGE FOR BIG BOLDBULLET ITEMSAttracting host families
It WILL Payoff
Be creative when looking… church, work,
social circles, futbol/baseball/rugby events
Engage them in your club’s activities,
especially but not only those with your student
Thank them OFTEN and make them feel
special
12. They will tell others about their great
experience!
They will host again!
They will join Rotary!
Benefits of host families
Assuming a POSITIVE EXPERIENCE
14. “The exchange life teaches
you so much about not only
a foreign country and
culture, but also about
yourself and the people you
love. I'm so grateful to share
this experience with
awesome friends!”
15. “This year has been
unbelievable. I have been able
to experience things that most
people won't get to in their
entire lives- I've been to nearly
a dozen countries, learned
another language, made
friends from all over the world,
became familiar with a new
culture, and found a second
home. I'm so, so thankful to be
given such an amazing
experience.”
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