What is Friendship Exchange?
On a Rotary Friendship Exchange, you’re never just a tourist. You get to genuinely experience another culture, guided by friends in Rotary. Exchange participants take turns hosting one another in their homes and clubs, forging friendships that last a lifetime.
Participants may travel as individuals, couples, families, or groups, and may be Rotary members or not. All exchanges are funded by the participants and hosts are not expected to assume a significant financial burden. Visitors are rewarded with warm hospitality and an international travel experience unlike any other.
D7570 team visiting D9250 in Australia (2018)
Benefits of Friendship Exchange
- Broaden international understanding
- Build enduring friendships
- Gain opportunities for active project involvement and support
- Learn about a region’s people, food, languages, customs, and history
- Find partners for grants
- Establish a foundation for peace and service
- Explore a profession or job in a different context
Click the link to the RFE General Background tab for specific information about how Friendship Exchange operates for District 7570 outbound participants.
Why should other Rotary districts partner with District 7570 on a Friendship Exchange?
On an exchange with District 7570, you will enjoy the warmth, generosity and hospitality of your fellow Rotarians and experience the magnificent mountains, valleys and cultural attractions here in western Virginia and northeastern Tennessee.
To learn more, follow these links to a detailed D7570 Information Sheet and D7570 Photo Gallery describing the people and places that your inbound team will encounter on an exchange with our district.
Interested in learning more?
For District 7570 members interested in learning more or international partners interested in pursuing a potential exchange with District 7570, contact Friendship Exchange Chair Burt Duren at [email protected].