Are you interested?
Home hosting a Rotary exchange student is an opportunity to be part of this most exciting and rewarding Rotary program. You do not need to be a Rotarian or have a sibling participating in the program to be considered as a suitable host family.
There is no typical family structure required. An acceptable family might have small children, older children or no children living at home. All that is expected is a that a caring and friendly family and home atmosphere is provided.
Exchange students are typically between the ages of 16 years and 17 years and will be attending a secondary school in the area of the host club. Host families voluntarily open their homes to these students for periods of approximately three to four months. This time provides an opportunity for everyone to develop a lifetime of friendships, to learn a different culture and to gain many other rewarding experiences.
Why Rotary?
Rotary has a well-earned reputation and is recognized second to none as an excellent student exchange program. Because of its structure Rotary provides a well-managed infrastructure which supports the student, the host family and everyone else involved in the exchange.
The shorter hosting period gives more opportunities to share the experience. With the support of a counselor appointed by the local Rotary club everyone is involved in this.
To register your family’s interest, complete the ‘Host Family Application found in the forms and downloads section of this website and submit it to the nearest Rotary Club in your community. They will then contact you for further discussion.
ALL host families and participants in the program are interviewed first and are then subject to the relevant state or provincial legislative requirements for persons working or volunteering with children.
