Rotary Fellowship for Home Exchange

We've partnered with People Like Us, the world's most trusted home exchange community. To join our Fellowship and get exchanging, become a member of "PLU". If you wish you can filter to exchange with Rotarians only however you may find the entire PLU community just as welcoming and friendly as Rotarians. Much like Rotary, Home Exchange has been a life enhancing journey for Jan and I so we're excited to share with others. While PLU offers a wealth of resources, I invite you to drop us an email via the link below. You will have a response within 8 hours from me or a Fellowship committee member.

See below for a list of Rotary-related FAQs, but do not hesitate to email, you will hear back from fellow Rotarians. Kevin D. Hilgers Chair - Rotary Fellowship for Home Exchange. PDG R.I. District 5370 Member of Rotary Club of Victoria-Harbourside, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

(This Fellowship is not an agency of, or controlled by, Rotary International)

Mission Statement

The Rotary Fellowship for Home Exchange is an international group dedicated to home exchanges between Rotarians. We believe home exchanges enhance the Rotary experience by opening the doors to new friendships and broadening international understanding.

The Rotary Fellowship for Home Exchange is provided exclusively for Rotary International members.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are four types of exchanges: Simultaneous: you and another member exchange your homes at the same time. Non-simultaneous: you exchange with another member but you travel at different times. If you don't know when you'll travel for the second leg, you can leave the dates blank and bank a future exchange. Non-reciprocal: in this type of exchange, you stay in another member's home but they do not come to yours. In a non-reciprocal exchange, you have full use of the home. In People Like Us, you can host a non-reciprocal exchange just to make you feel good, or you can do it for a Globe, PLU's token system. When you earn a Globe, you can use it to travel to someone else's home. Hospitality: also a non-reciprocal exchange in that only you travel to the other member's home and they don't come to yours, but in a hospitality stay, you only have partial use of the home and the other member will also be there. You can also use a Globe for a hospitality stay.

Home exchange is a vacation accommodation solution where people swap their homes with other travellers without money changing hands. It allows families to stay in their exchange partner's home while the other party stays in theirs. Home exchange can be reciprocal (simultaneous or non-simultaneous) or non-reciprocal.

Home exchange involves a free swap of homes between two parties, whereas renting a vacation home involves paying a rental fee. Home exchange offers a cost-effective and immersive way to experience different destinations.

The exchange itself is free, but to access all the benefits of home exchange, a yearly membership fee applies when joining People Like Us. https://peoplelikeus.world/premium

Yes, home exchange can involve various accommodations like houses, apartments, villas, and houseboats. Exchanges often involve different types of homes depending on location and preferences. People Like Us offers a plethora of accommodations to explore and enjoy.

Open communication and clear expectations are vital for a memorable and enjoyable exchange. Discuss any questions or concerns with your partner beforehand. Here are a few tips to prepare your home for a successful home exchange: > Clean thoroughly: Create a welcoming space for your guests. > Clear out space: Ensure enough closet and storage room for them. > Provide clear instructions: Detailed info on amenities helps them feel at ease. > Arrange key exchange: Coordinate with your partner for a smooth arrival. > Prepare for arrival: Add a personal touch with a warm welcome gesture.

Home exchange at People Like Us is based on trust and reciprocity. Secure messaging, Identity, and phone verification, as well as open communication and clear expectations with potential partners, ensure safe exchanges.

The Rotary Fellowship for Home Exchange was started over 50 years ago. With the emergence of the Internet for arranging home exchanges the Fellowship decided to partner with commercial home exchange agencies that could provide the needed scale and technology. People Like Us Home Exchange has been chosen by the Fellowship because of the quality of its technology, management, and customer base. The management and members of People Like Us share Rotary International's commitment to international friendship and integrity.

Yes. Rotary International members can click on My Communities on the main menu, then on the house icon to find other Rotarians. There's also a special Rotary International badge on Rotary listings, visible only to Rotary members.

Rotary International members are just like any other PLU members with only one difference. They can identify each other as Rotary members but, for all other purposes, Rotary members are PLU's like any other. Rotary members can exchange with non-Rotary and vice versa. We're all a part of one big happy family.

People Like Us and Rotary International share the same values. Like PLU, Rotary International is an organisation full of trusted, kind, generous, service-oriented people who will make great PLU's. We always want more people and homes on the site so we have more choice, and this is a great way for us to build our membership, and expose People Like Us to large group of people who will integrate into our community well.

Why is People Like Us the most trusted home exchange community?

Trust and Safety First: Your peace of mind is our priority. That's why we place trust and safety at the core of every exchange.

Identity Verification: Strengthen trust with every exchange through our secure identity verification process, ensuring safe and reliable connections.

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IRENE A

Melbourne VIC Australia

"PLU is an amazing home exchange organisation driven by trust, honesty and a deep desire not just travel but to get to know people in other places, especially those who have allowed us into their homes. PLU may be the newest exchange sites but it doesn't lack wisdom. It's founder - one of the nicest Australian humans you could wish to meet - listens to members; is constantly improving the functionality of the website, and loves meeting PLU members. A winning combination! I would highly recommend PLU. It doesn't matter if your home is a small flat, a smart apartment, a country mansion or a cottage by a lake. If you can make people feel welcome, new friends will come. Give it a try."

Sandra

Alstonville NSW Australia

"PLU is as much a global family as it is a home exchange site. Other members feel like friends, especially the ones we have exchanged with. Members care about each other's welfare and we even have a Secret Santa at Christmas!"

EDWARD ELLIOTT

Hermosa Beach CA United States

"The website is constantly upgraded with added features and functionality to make it more user-friendly. The site seems to be a labor of love for the management."

Karin and Peter

Norrbottens län Sweden

"The most friendliest home exchange comunity there is!"

ROSEMARY ANN

Edinburgh Scotland United Kingdom

"Great site & network. We were with another home swap site for many years, but we are so impressed by PLU. So friendly, accessible & true to the sustainable ethos of the original home swap organisations"

GERALDINE MARIE

Littleton CO United States

"People Like Us is a Community, with a capital “C” ! The members share their love of exchanging, meeting families from around the world, making new friends and provide support to make your exchange a success!"

JEANINE IRIS

Belfast Northern Ireland United Kingdom

"I thoroughly enjoy the sense of community and the friendly Facebook group and website. Drew has done a great job at creating a friendly place where travel dreams can come true. There's a whole world to discover! I'm delighted to say I'm building my exchange history now and it only makes me hungry for more. I'm so happy I discovered this style of travel."

SUSAN SCOTT

Charleston SC United States

"This platform is the most supportive travel community I have ever experienced. Exchanging your home is a very personal decision but PLU makes it easy, comfortable, and exciting. Home exchanging is a wonderful way to travel and live like locals in any part of the world. The best part is the friends you make while exploring each other’s favorite places."

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