New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE) is a Rotary International program that allows young adults aged 18-30 to participate in cultural and professional exchanges in groups between districts. NGSE exchanges go beyond traditional youth exchanges by enhancing participants' professional skills and providing foreign cultural experiences. The document provides examples of how to set up partner districts, recruit exchange teams, and coordinate group activities. It outlines eligibility criteria, logistics of agreements and orientations, and sample itineraries for past exchanges between District 1841/1842 in Germany and District 3480 in Taiwan. The scope of NGSE exchanges includes visiting companies, public institutions, experiencing local cultures and history, enjoying scenic destinations, participating in vocational services, and having
4. What’s NGSE
Go beyond Youth Exchange.
Let NGSE enhance young adult’s professional
skill, enrich foreign cultural experiences and more.
Examples how to find partner districts, recruit and
prepare the team, coordinate group activities.
In Oct. 2012, RI Board passed a resolution to create NGSE program, under the Youth Service Committee of each district.
Not required to obtain RI certification like RYE
Each district shall be responsible for raising funds for their program
For students or young professionals from age 18 to 30
Group or individual exchanges
Exchange period typically between 1 to 3 months, likely during winter or summer holidays
Local commute, residence and activities arranged by the host district
Sponsored by the local clubs, NGSE Chair and District Governor
Find cooperation partners
Enter group exchange agreement
Recruit members and leader of the group
Complete application forms
Outbound orientation
Finding host clubs and families for inbound exchanges
Resources
NGSE Website
Sister Clubs
Sister Districts
RYE Partners
International conventions, Institutes and Meetings
Considering the followings on reciprocal basis
Time and Duration of Exchange
Size of Group
Scope of exchange
Hosting Expenses
Resources
Rebound Exchange Students/Rotex members
Rotaractors
Promote in District
Promote in schools and communities
Application forms
Exchange package
Introducing Rules and Regulations
Brief introduction on visiting country
Cultural Ambassador
Finding host clubs and host families, host family orientation
Coordinating travel schedule
Map group activity
Handbook, listing the program itinerary and etc.
Visiting companies, public institution, ministries
Experiencing cultures, historical monuments
Enjoying the sceneries of destination country
Taking part of vocational services
Having strong humanitarian component
And more