Youth Exchange

Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.

The program lasts one full academic year, and it includes FREE tuition, room and board, and a monthly stipend. The student’s family is responsible for airfare, medical insurance, personal and optional expenses.

Helpful Youth Exchange links:

What are the benefits?

What our committee does: 

Our committee manages inbound and outbound students of the program. We interface with Rotary District 5170 and Rotary International to draw upon their combined resources that make this unique program possible. Our committee also manages the vetting process of hosting families to ensure students are matched with a family and environment that supports the needs of the student’s learning objectives.

Contact:

Please reach out to us with your questions about the Youth Exchange program, we’re here to help!

David Cowan, Co-Chair       david.cowan@sandler.com

Carl Salas, Co-Chair            carl.salas@salasobrien.com

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The Rotary Club of San Jose

Administrative Office
Gordon House
1690 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112

Contact us

Office: 408-297-6100
Office Hours
M-TH: 7:30 - 4:30
Friday: 7 - 1

Weekly meeting address

Rotary Summit Center
88 S. 4th St.
7th Floor
San Jose, CA
Lunch $30 (order lunch by Monday at noon)

Social Media links

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