1. New Generations Service ExchangeNew Generations Service Exchange
Workshop YEO Pre-Convention - 5 June 2015
Friedrich Neddermeier
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The 5th Alley of Service
Youth Service
NGSE
Youth
Exchange
LTEP
STEP
Rotaract/
Interact
RYLA
Group
Individual
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Development of the New Generations Service Programs
According to a RI Board Decision in 2012 NGSE replaced in
2013 the earlier NGE. 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.
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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
•Rotaractors, former Rotaractors / Interactors
•Young adults associated with Rotary goals
Application:
•Through the local Rotary Club
•Use of Databases, where applicable
Cooperation:
•The YEX Network may and shall be used.
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Types of NGSE – 1
Individual Exchange, Internship or Academic Internship
Duration: Minimum 1 month to 6 months, Variations are
possible (Visa-, Country-Requirements must be considered)
Participants: Highschool Graduate, University Student, Trainee,
young employed person
Visa Requirem.: Proof of Matriculation, Employment
Contract
Accommodation: 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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Types of NGSE - 2
Group Exchanges
Duration: 3 – 6 weeks
No. Participants: 6 – 10 Participants, different
professions are possible, elect
a teamleader from the group
Accommodation: Families and/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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A German NGSE Group visited District 4630, Paraná
Vocational visits:
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
The „side“
experience:
The Cathedral of Maringá
Fresh made Sugar Cane
Juice
Churrasco and Samba
dance lesson
Meet Interact / Rotaract
Waterfalls of Iguaçu
Visit of an Orchid Farm
Cachaça, Beer, Guarana
Boat Trip on Rio Paraná
Lunch in the German
Colony Graciosa
The Group: 6 Participants (18 – 23 years) plus 1 Rotarian
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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-Insu-
rance. 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.
The last Council on Legislation decided to implement the new Alley of Service: Youth Service.
The NGSE belongs together with RYLA, ROTARACT/INTERACT and AOUTH EXCHANGE to this 5th Alley: But as other youth programs do, it radiates into other Avenues and Programs.
Adults up to the age of 30 may participate in New Generations Service Exchange for up to six months and may be organized for individuals or groups.
The minimum age of the participants shall be the age of majority in the host country. New Generations Service Exchanges must have a strong humanitarian or vocational service component.
The schedule of activity shall be developed by the host district, primarily comprised of people‐to‐people interactions and service work supporting one or more of The Rotary Foundation’s six areas of focus, vocational service (such as professional development and leadership training), and/or local activities involving New Generations activities. The host district shall arrange for the hosting of participants and provide local transportation.
Youth Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, involvement in community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding.
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.
Adults up to the age of 30
up to three months and may be organized for individuals or groups. The minimum age of the participants shall be the age of majority in the host country, but not be younger than age 18.
must have a strong humanitarian or vocational service component.
The schedule of activity shall be developed by the host district,
supports one or more of the six areas of focus, vocational service (such as professional development and leadership training), and/or local activities involving New Generations activities.
Eligible candidates shall be sponsored by a local Rotary club near their place of residence,. Current Rotaract members and former Interact, Rotaract, RYLA and Youth Exchange students are encouraged to apply.
Participants should demonstrate a strong commitment to service and the ideals of Rotary.
New Generations Service Exchanges need not be reciprocal.
These are normally exchanges for individuals.
The duration of the exchange is regulated by local laws and visa requirements.
The exchange shall not be longer than six months, the limitations of most tourist visas must be considered.
The participants stay in host families who provide the adequate room and board necessities. A workplace has to be arranged before arrival.
There may be some internships which make living in private homes difficult or impossible (e.g. working in an orphanage or hospital). In these cases the hosting Rotary Club will arrange adequate housing.
The assumption of additional costs has to be negotiated between the sponsoring and hosting Rotary Districts and participating Clubs.
Group Exchanges. These exchanges vary from three to six weeks. Groups normally incorporated six to ten participants. These may be from the same trade or education. The participants stay with host families who provide room and board at no cost.During their stay the participants get practical exposure to their educational or vocational field.
