Cultural & Vocational

The Rotary Foundation's Group Study Exchange (GSE) programme is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for business people and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The programme provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours,and three to four hours per day of free time with host families. For each team member, the Foundation provides the most economical round-trip airline ticket.

The Rotary Volunteers programme fosters and facilitates active volunteer involvement in community and international service projects. Rotarians and other skilled professionals further Rotary's Avenue of Vocational Service by using their professional skills and experience wherever help is needed.

The Rotary Volunteers programme aims to increase awareness of volunteer opportunities, help clubs realise the benefits of inviting volunteers to help on their service projects, and assist in identifying volunteers whilst also cultivating international understanding and goodwill through humanitarian service.

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