The New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE)
Short-term program for University students and Professionals up to age 30
Contact with different cultures is one of the most powerful ways to promote international understanding and the New Generation Service Exchange is the most recent of Rotary’s pro
grams. It is intended for young people aged 19-30 and aimed at supporting them in their educational development. NGSE offers university students, young professionals and young graduates the opportunity to live an experience that will allow them to acquire and increase their cultural and vocational skills and to cultivate their humanitarian interests, getting in touch with social organizations, the job’s world or the university environment.
The NGSE program in our district lasts from 30 to a maximum of 90 days, depending on the availability of the host club and the Tourism visa.
The experience has no employment or profit-making purposes (therefore without any form of remuneration) but pure learning and offers the possibility to enter, as a “visitor”, into significant business and professional local Italian realities. The activity is part of the modern concept of “Job shadowing”, that’s to say observing the life of an organization – both work and non-working – without being an integral part of it. To be volunteering in a local social project and to explore typical culture will be part of the program, as to attend nearest Rotaract club.
Rotary District 2120 offers the organization of this customizable experience, trying to meet the expectations and the attitudes of each applicant. Visits to companies, courses of university training and social volunteering are suggested based on the candidate’s training. Experiences depend on the availability of a suitable placement and the curriculum of the candidate.
Participants are hosted board and lodging by Rotary and placed in selected local Italian families that will share their lives with exchange participants, involving them in family, community and cultural activities. University students in Training Internships enjoy Rotary hospitality only in special cases, otherwise board and lodging are at their expense.
What is needed to participate
– You do not need to be a Rotary member but in order to register you must be sponsored by a Rotary club located in the area of your residence.
– Good knowledge of English or Italian.
– Good university or professional curriculum written on the EU standard form https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/it/cv/compose.
– Valid personal identity documents.
– Both a cover letter and a motivational letter, in English or Italian, describing your reasons for experiences abroad.
– Provide yourself with the mandatory personal insurance policy offered by District 2120, see below.
– Fill in all the necessary documents.
– University students wishing to stay in district 2120 must be provided with the Training Internship agreement between their own university and the local
University partner.
How much does it cost to participate
The following expenses are the responsibility of the participant:
– District 2120 NGSE program registration fee € 300,00=.
– Round trip travel costs.
– Italian Tourism Visa.
– Compulsory insurance “Medical, Accidents, Risk and Civil Liability” provided by District 2120 during enrolment. Cost depending on time of stay.
– Mandatory fully comprehensive auto insurance (in case you decide to use a car).
– Rental and fuel costs for the car.
– Pocket money for personal expenses, transport costs, weekends, meals taken outside the host family’s home and everything not included in the
Official 2120 NGSE Experience Program.
2120 Available NSGE Experiences
Download here 2120 District Experiences > Download here
2120 NGSE Informations and forms
Where to find a Rotary Club – press the link.
Download the registration forms – NGSE application (pdf).
Download the european Curruculum Vitae form – https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/it/cv/compose
2120 NGSE Commission – Information and Contact
Contact the NGSE Commission of District 2120 – Write here.
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