If accepted to participate in the Lions International Youth Camp and Exchange Program, I will abide by its policies and procedures. Any serious violation of the program’s policies and regulations on my part can, at the discretion of the YCE-chairperson, result in the immediate termination of my visit at my expense.” When signing the application, you are agreeing to the following Code of Conduct.
1. I agree to follow all of the laws of Spain, Lions Clubs International
and Lions Multiple District 116 rules, the rules of my host families, and my
community. I agree that by following these rules I have the best possibility of
having a great Exchange experience. I understand that my participation in the
program is not for the purpose of tourism, formal education or employment, and
that I will not be allowed to operate a motor vehicle during my visit in the
host country.
2. I will do my very best to adapt to my host families ways of life. I
understand the purpose of the Lions Youth Camp and Exchange program is to give
me the opportunity to learn about another culture. I realize that the people of
the Spain are free to express themselves, but I will not make any negative or
cruel comments about anyone who is different from me, such as people who have a
different skin color, religion, or national origin. Nor will I disrespect
people who are disabled, or homosexual. I promise not to display sexist
behavior and will always respect all women and mothers.
3. I understand that I must be able to speak Spanish, that I must arrange
travel, lost luggage, medical and hospital insurance, and that I will require a
Spanish visa before departure (depending of my country).
4. I understand that I represent my family, my sponsoring and hosting Lions
Clubs, my community and country while I am living in Multiple District 116 on
my Exchange. I will not intentionally do anything to disgrace any of them or
myself.
5. I will treat the property of my host families, and my community with
respect. I understand that if I damage or lose any property belonging to
someone else that I will have to pay to have it replaced or repaired.
6. I will not expect my host families to be tour guides or to take me on
expensive trips around the country. I agree to accept my host community whether
it is a city, suburb, or rural area. I will make the best of each opportunity
to immerse into the culture of my families and community. I agree to spend the
time with my host families as they request and will abide by their time
schedules and curfews.
7. I understand that smoking is not permitted at the Camp, in any vehicles
of conveyance connected to the Camp, or any enclosed space off Camp.
8. I understand that if I use alcohol or illegal drugs, if I drive a
motorized vehicle, if I steal or shoplift, or if I behave in a sexually
inappropriate way, I may be dismissed from the Lions Program immediately and
sent home at my own expense. I will not receive a probationary period for these
offenses.
9.
I understand that I must contact the
Multiple District Youth Camp and Exchange Chairperson immediately if I feel
there is the possibility that I have been the victim of assault or abuse. My
safety is very important to Lions, and they can only help if they know that I
have a problem. My information will be kept confidential and limited to only
those who need to know. I will not be sent
home for reporting.
10. I fully understand that extended personal travel or leaves during the
program are not permitted, even to visit close friends or relatives, unless
written permission is included with this application.
11. I understand that any serious violation of the program’s policies and
regulations on my part can, at the discretion of the Youth Camp and Exchange
chairperson, result in the immediate termination of my visit at my expense.
12. As a participant selected for an exchange, I agree to abide by these
rules and others imposed on me with due notice during my time as an exchange
student in the host country.
Name and Signature of the Participant ______________________________________
ID Card or Passport Number_______________________________________________
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