Frequently Asked Questions
from Facilitators
- Q: What is a Facilitator?
- A: A facilitator is a Junior or Senior in high school who attended the RYLA program their Sophomore year: we call these students Group Facilitators (GFs) and Program Facilitators (PFs) respectively.
Each group of 6-7 students will be placed with a Group Facilitator. These GFs will support and guide the students throughout the RYLA weekend.
We recruit between 3 and 6 Program Facilitators each year. PFs are in charge of running RYLA. They were GFs last year and know the ropes, and we entrust them with the “behind the scenes” work. - Q: Who pays for Facilitators to attend RYLA?
- A: The cost of Facilitator tuition is shared by all participating clubs. A small portion of each club’s Reservation check is allocated to cover the costs of the Facilitators.
- Q: Do Facilitators have a Sponsor Club?
- A: Technically no, however they were sponsored by a club their sophomore year, so this is the Rotary club that can (and should!) invite them to a meeting.
- Q: How does someone apply to be a Group Facilitator?
- A: In December, the District RYLA Committee sends out an email to all RYLA participants from the previous June. If a student would like to become a Group Facilitator, they must email a letter answering the questions and send all of the requirements.
Group Facilitator (GF) applications are due January 1.
The committee will then hold a “call-back” session to interview the students and select next year’s Group Facilitators. - Q: How does someone apply to be a Program Facilitator?
- A: In November, the District RYLA Committee sends out an email to all Group Facilitators from the previous June. If a previous GF would like to become a PF, they must email a letter answering all the questions and send all of the requirements.
Program Facilitator (PF) applications are due December 1.
PF selections are made mid-December. - Q: How do Facilitators register for RYLA?
- A: Facilitators will register for RYLA much the same way that students register. We will give you directions on how to do so when you are chosen.
