- As a host family, you agree to host an exchange student from one of the over 20 countries we exchange with for a period of 3-4 months.
- Families usually host from August to November, December to March, or April to July.
- Each year, your local Rotary club is assigned one or more students on a random basis.
- Accept the exchange student as a new member of your family. The student will be governed not only by the rules of the program but by the rules of your household.
- You are responsible for the safety of the exchange student the same as for your own children.
- Provide a private bedroom (or a bedroom with no more than one of your own children of the same gender)
- Treat your exchange student like one of your own children (for example, arranging transportation to school activities, including students in your own family meals, helping students with homework, and making sure they are a part of all family activities)
- Help your student learn English and about American culture (Rotary clubs have scheduled activities for the students)
- Although you might become a bit more of the soccer mom or dad for normal everyday activities, it is not your responsibility to act as a taxi service or a tour guide. Rotarians for the hosting club will be helping in these areas.
RYE: Changing the world, one friendship at a time
More than 8,000 young people each year have experiences like these through Rotary Youth Exchange.