ROTARY’S MAY FOCUS

ROTARY’S MAY FOCUS ON YOUTH

Rotary offers a variety of programs - Interact Clubs, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), Rotary Youth Exchange, and New Generations Service Exchange. Continue reading for more information.

INTERACT CLUBS (Ages 12 to 18)

Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world.

Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.

What are the benefits?

Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:

• Take action to make a difference in your school and community • Discover new cultures and promote international understanding • Become a leader in your school and community • Have fun and make new friends from around the world

Check with your school or contact a local Rotary club to find out if there’s an Interact club in your area. Contact the Interact club to find out how you can join its next meeting, service project, or community event.

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ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS (RYLA)

RYLA is a leadership development program for young people who want to learn new skills, build their confidence, and have fun. Events range from one-day seminars to weeklong camps.

Do you have what it takes to become a dynamic leader and change yourself and the world?

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.

What are the benefits?

Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:

• Build communication and problem-solving skills • Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in your school or community • Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors • Unlock your potential to turn motivation into action • Have fun and form lasting friendships

RYLA participants are nominated by local Rotary clubs. Contact your local Rotary club to find out more about RYLA events in your area, how to apply, and any costs of getting involved.

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ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE

Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time.

Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.

What are the benefits?

Exchange students unlock their true potential to:

• Develop lifelong leadership skills • Learn a new language and culture

• Build lasting friendships with young people from around the world • Become a global citizen

Candidates are ages 15-19 and are leaders in their schools and communities. Contact your local Rotary club to see what exchange opportunities are available and what the application process involves.

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NEW GENERATIONS SERVICE EXCHANGE

New Generations Service Exchange is a short-term, customizable program for university students and professionals up to age 30. Participants can design exchanges that combine their professional goals with a humanitarian project.

What are the benefits?

• Make connections with service-minded community leaders in another country • Learn another language • Build your professional skills and gain international experience • Travel and explore a new culture while giving back through service

How do I apply?

University students and professionals up to age 30 — including current and former Rotaractors and former Interactors, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards participants, and Youth Exchange students — are encouraged to apply. You don’t have to be a member of Rotary to participate in an exchange.

Although each Rotary club determines its own eligibility criteria, all participants should demonstrate a strong commitment to service and the ideals of Rotary. Contact your local Rotary club to see what exchange opportunities are available and what the application process involves.

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