Leadership

Experience

Opportunity

Objective

To provide the youth of the world with an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national and international community.

Leos develop skills as organizers, time managers and motivators of their peers.

Leos learn the importance of cooperation through community service.

Membership provides young people with a chance to excel, to develop positive character traits, and to receive recognition for their contributions to the community.

Seeking Host Families

WV Lions Youth Exchange Committee is seeking families to host a foreign exchange student. The exchange students' stay will be from late June to the beginning of August.

West Virgina Youth Going Abroad

Exchanges last for approximately five weeks, usually during the summer months, and can be arranged to various countries throughout the world. The purpose of these exchanges is to provide our youth a chance to visit a foreign country and experience a different culture.

Any youth between the ages of 16 and 21 is eligible to apply, with the approval of a local Lions club to become involved with the exchange program. Cost involved in the program includes the cost of travel, plus desired spending money. The host family provides room and board.

Grants of up to $500 are available and will be awarded on an individual basis.

To become involved in the exchange program please contact one of the committee members.

How WV Host Families are Involved

Host families are expected to provide comfortable room and full board for their exchange son or daughter. It is expected that the youth will be treated as a member of the family and not as a tourist or special guest. It is hoped that they will be shown local attractions and be included in family and special outings, especially those organized by host Lions, Lioness or LEO Clubs.