Objectives of these visits are the following:
- Exposing young adults to different cultures, lifestyles and history
- Building friendships and close relationships across continents
- Developing confidence, trust and international understanding
Requirements to be a young ambassador:
You must be between 18 and 25 years of age and familiar with the idea of international friendship as promoted by 41 INTERNATIONAL and Old Tablers. You have a good working knowledge of English. You are prepared to travel along wherever required.
Selection The selection of the candidates is based on the following criteria:
The candidate must be 1. aware of the idea of international friendship as promoted by 41 International 2. have good academic record 3. able to pay for the trip to and from the country of visit 4. physically and mentally fit 5. understanding the responsibilities as a representative (ambassador) not only of their club and city but their country as well.
Modus Operandi:
Interested friends may first contact their YAP-Convenor for more detailed information. The convenor’s list of all countries is published on the YAP-Exchange Homepage/website.
As a first step a candidate must open under registration the online Pre-Registration and complete it. This form will automatically be sent to your national YAP convenor.
As soon as a candidate gets approval of the national YAP convenor he/she must include the following in his or her application:
- one digital photograph
- the renunciation form (signed by candidate)
- a copy of their passport
- a short letter in English with some information of interests and hobbies
- a copy of the insurance contract
These documents should be submitted digitally to the respective national YAP Convenor. It is the responsibility of the national Convenor to review the candidate’s application and to send the approved request with all relevant data to the international YAP-Convenor (Chair of the Association) by end of February. Link to National Convenors
The International Convenor (Chair of the Association) will control and then decide which application will be put forward to the final list. He will then notify the national YAP convenor who is in charge of informing the candidates and collecting all the necessary documents.
Hosting:
The Young Ambassadors will be placed in host families of 41 Club members or in an appropriate other hosting facility. It is preferable, but not compulsory that the guests stay with hosts who have young adults in a similar age group. The young adults of 41 Club hosts should be encouraged to spend time with their visitors, to involve them in their day-to-day activities. The participants will travel in groups in their host country. The maximal number of Young Ambassadors will be defined by the host country (the groups vary from 4 – 16). A stay of 3-4 days in each town is considered ideal. All candidates are covered by medical insurance for their stay abroad. On their return the participants are requested to submit a written report with some pictures to the National 41 webmaster, the webmaster of 41 International and send a copy to the International YAP Manager/Chair.
Costs:
The admin fees have to be transferred by European travellers to the account of the registered YAP e.V. – YAP’s from outside of Europe shall pay them in cash in the first hosting country. Each participant has to pay his own flight ticket and a tour fee which will cover the costs of transports in the hosting country. The tour fee is fixed by the YAP association and may differ from tour to tour. The tour fees usually will be collected in cash in the hosting country.
The stay and the activities are free and considered a part of a service rendered by the hosting clubs. Some national associations contribute to the costs of the hosting clubs.
31 January 2025