Learn how everyone involved in the exchange works together to ensure a safe and rewarding experience for both exchange students
At Organise Your Exchange we believe that most people in most places are kind and well-intentioned. This is probably doubly true for those who invest their time and energy into organising a cultural exchange for their child and an exchange buddy.
That being said, for any exchange situation involving underage students the safety of the exchange student is going to be the number one priority.
As Organise Your Exchange is a web platform for creating connections and supporting families in organising their own exchanges, rather than a large agency or school, we cannot take over the same responsibilities as those organisations.
This means that, as a parent, you and the exchange family will share responsibility for the safety and well-being of both exchange students at all times. A key part of organising your exchange will be thinking this through and making clear agreements between the families to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Before any profile is accepted and considered for matching on Organise Your Exchange, it will be carefully reviewed.
Every family joining the Early Access phase will have a video call to talk about their expectations and those of Organise Your Exchange.
Our materials include guidelines and practical tips for effective communication across cultures and language barriers, helping to build trust between families.
The materials provided include detailed guidelines on how to plan, communicate, and establish trust to organise the exchange. Using these tools, each pair of matched families can find their own way to do things. Here are 5 elements to consider:
When you are matched through Organise Your Exchange, the expectation is that both families will work together to plan and complete the exchange. However, there may be valid reasons for wanting to end the process with your matched family. Above all, the safety and well-being of both exchange students should come first.
Valid reasons for stopping the planning process include:
If you decide to stop the planning process for any reason, please contact Organise Your Exchange to explain the situation. We will do our best to understand both perspectives and, where appropriate, provide you with a new match. If you would like to learn more about what happens when the planning process ends, you can read the article in the FAQ under Service.
If you have any questions about the safety aspects of an exchange, please reach out
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