Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE)

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The most powerful force in the promotion of international understanding and peace is exposure to different cultures. The world becomes a smaller, friendlier place when we learn that all people — regardless of nationality — desire the same basic things: a safe, comfortable environment that allows for a rich and satisfying life for our children and ourselves. Youth Exchange provides thousands of young people with the opportunity to meet people from other lands and to experience their cultures. This plants the seeds for a lifetime of international understanding.

Each school year the Rotary Club of Truckee and the Sunrise Rotary participate in hosting an exchange student (typically age 15-19) from another country.  This task involves setting up host homes for the student to live during the year, as well as coordinating activities for the student outside the school.  Each Rotarian is asked to consider hosting a student for 3 months in their home, and sharing our customs and community with the student.  This is considered one of the most satisfying roles a Rotarian can undertake, and can result in friendships that last a lifetime.

For more information about the RYE Program contact Jason Hansford at (530) 582-9199 or Email Jason Hansoford  or Email Greg McDougall