How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for the Long-Term or Short-Term
Exchange Program, you can start by downloading the application for
each from this website. Just select which program you’re interested
in and click on the respective link to get on how to apply and to
access the application form.
Contact ESSEX before You
Begin the Process
Call 1-888-ROTARY-X and leave your address, phone
number and, if applicable, fax number to get the appropriate address
of where to send your application since this varies, depending on
where you live. Remember, this website is only for Rotary International
districts located within ESSEX (east coast of USA, Bermuda and eastern
Canada). If you are not calling from the ESSEX area, this toll free
phone call will not work. See the ESSEX
area map to see if you live in the ESSEX area.
You may also email us your name, address, telephone
number and a brief message. We cannot respond to information requests
or other inquiries for areas outside of the ESSEX region. Alternatively,
fill in the form below. Note: Fields marked with an asterisk (*)
are required.
Establish Contact with
Your Rotary District & Local Club
The Rotary Youth Exchange District Chair in your Rotary District
will contact you and provide you with details, an application and
answer questions you might have. You may also be contacted by a
Rotarian in your home area who will interview you and your family.
You will then be interviewed by the Rotary District Committee. If
you are accepted, they will coordinate your application with one
of the countries where you are interested in doing your exchange.
Make Travel Arrangements
A Rotary travel representative will also contact you and will make
arrangements for travel, visas and other things you must do.
Get Ready
Your local Rotary district will arrange for orientation sessions
for you and your family. Further information regarding rules and
conditions of the exchange, travel arrangements, medical insurance,
orientation, etc. is available under each program section.
> Long-Term
Exchange Application
> Short-Term
Exchange Application
> ESSEX Area Map
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