New Generations Service Exchange programs are a great way for young adults to experience vocational and humanitarian service abroad and learn the importance of cultural competency. Discover more about these programs, understand the organizational structure, and recognize the lasting connections that exchanges can create between young people and the Rotary family.

1. New Generations Service Exchange
Introductional Workshop - 3 June 2019
Friedrich Neddermeier, D1850
Hannah Weigel, Participant
Raphael Wong, Participant

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The 5th Avenue of Service
Youth Service
NGSE
Youth
Exchange
LTEP
STEP
Rotaract/
Interact
RYLA
Group
Individual

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Development of the New Generations Service Program / NGSE
NGSE started in 2013 and builds
on earlier programs.
It ranks equally with Youth
Exchange , RYLA and Rotaract/
Interact.
This program does not need to
fulfil the RI Youth Exchange
Certification Requirements and
opens new and more possibilities
for Districts.
The NGSE Program focuses on young adults (18-30 years) and
combines professional training objectives with a humanitarian
project.

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Education and Vocational Training Abroad
Many countries have a tradition in vocational training
abroad since many centuries.
• Young journeymen hiked through Europe
to learn about their craft at different places
before they finally settled.
• Merchants sent their heirs to partner
companies in other countries for training.
• Students interrupted their university
studies to learn abroad.

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Why Rotary??
Why Rotary?
• Rotary supports young people in
their development.
• Rotary supports education.
• Rotary opens borders to foster
peace and understanding.
• Rotary helps the youth to find their
place in the community.
• Rotary encourages youngsters to follow
the idea of service.
• Rotary has a worldwide network of
business and community leaders.
• Rotary helps.
Let us plant the tree!

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Features of the Program
Age of participants:
• Full legal Age in the host country, but not less than 18 years
• Maximum Age 30 years
Participants:
• Former exchange students, RYLA participants
• (former) Rotaractors, Interactors
• Young adults associated with Rotary goals
Application:
• Through the local Rotary Club
• Use of Databases, where applicable
Cooperation:
• The Youth Exchange Network may and shall be used.

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NGSE – 1 : Group Exchange
Duration: 3 – 6 weeks
Participants: 6 – 10 Participants, different
professions are possible
Accommod: Families or Youth Hostels,
different locations are possible
Content: To gain practical experience in their field or another
profession or their study curriculum; learn about the
host country and its people; should have strong
humanitarian or vocational component
Expenses:  Part.: Travel, Insurance, Pocket Money, Outfit,
Registration Fee
 Hosting District/Club: Room and Board,
Program

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The Group: 6 Participancts (18 – 23 years) plus 1 Rotarian
A German NGSE Group visited District 4630, Paraná
• First week program:
• Coffee roasting Plant
• Tour the Tropical
Forest
• Manioc Factory
• Waste Recycling
• Kindergarten
• Electrical Power Plant
• Sugarcane Factory
• Ethanol Plant
• Newspaper Interview.
Front Page next Day
• „Side“ experience:
• Cathedral of Maringá
• Taste Sugar Cane Juice
• Churrasco and Samba
dance lesson
• Interact/Rotaract meet
• Waterfalls of Iguaçu
• Visit of an Orchid Farm
• Cachaça, Beer, Guarana
• Boat Trip on Rio Paraná
• Lunch at the German
Colony Graciosa

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NGSE – 2 : Individual Exchange, Internship or Academic Internship
Duration: 1 to 3 months, (Consider Visa-, CountryRequirements)
Participants: Highschool Graduate, University Student, Trainee
Visa Requirem.: Proof of Matriculation, Employment Contract
Accommod: Preferable in Families; Dormitory
Content: Internship/ Study; Integration in the
local Rotary life; social engagement
Expenses:  Part.: Travel, Insurance, Pocket
Money, Outfit, Registration Fee
 District/Club: Room and Board
when Reciprocity

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Requirements
Responsibilities
• The Districts bear the primary responsibility for the implementation,
in particular with regard to the selection of candidates; a personal
interview of the candidate is a prerequisite. The Clubs bear the
second responsibility in the implementation.
• An agreement should be negotiated in detail between the two
Districts.
• All NGSE-Participants shall carry a Health-, Liability-, Accident-
Insurance. For internships local work safety insurance has to be
considered.
Labor Law
• Many internships require an
employment contract.
• The relevant laws have to be taken into
account, such as provisions for
minimum wage.

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Results / Impact
Immersion in another country’s cultural, educational and working
environment enhances young adult’s academic, vocational and personal
growth. Host clubs and families and the entire community are enriched
by extended, friendly contact with someone from a different culture.
Exposure to different cultures ranks as one of the most powerful ways to
promote international understanding and peace.

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Visit our Website: www.youngadultexchanges.org

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