CC – OB Counselor Main Roles

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Purpose:

To provide a designated person who will maintain contact between the Rotary Club and the outbound student from the time they are selected, during the time they are on exchange; and to facilitate the student’s integration upon their return.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Be the contact for the student when they have questions. If you do not have the answer, ask the Club Youth Exchange Officer or the District Youth Exchange Committee
    • Assist your student with putting together a slide presentation or video before they leave. This is a presentation they will give to their Host Club usually on arrival or within the first few months.
    • Assist your student with issues that may arise during the orientation process.
    • Assist your student with gift ideas before they leave.
    • See your student off at the airport.
    • Promote club correspondence with the outbound student while they are on exchange.
    • Meet your student at the airport when they return.
    • Bring the rebound students to Rotary meetings and encourage them to share stories of their experiences.
    • Assist your rebound student with their club presentation to help make it more relaxing, informative, and enjoyable for everyone. They should provide the club with an overview of their year.
    • Follow up on rebounds for potential problems – communicate any to the District Youth Exchange Committee or their District Country Officer.
    • Monitor for Reverse Culture Shock when they return home from exchange.