When you joined our Rotary club, your potential to make a difference in the world grew exponentially. That’s because you joined a network of over 1.2 million people who take action — volunteers from all over the world who share a goal of improving others’ quality of life. In fact, the top two reasons people join Rotary are to connect with and give back to their communities. These are the same reasons members stay in Rotary year after year. But simply joining isn’t going to change lives or make those connections. That happens when you get involved. You’ll shape your own experience and decide how to get the most out of your membership. This short guide is full of ways you can get involved in Rotary to connect with our club, our community, and the world. Get involved in ways that align with your passions, and you’ll get much more from your experience.
CONNECT WITH OUR CLUB
Membership in a Rotary club offers you opportunities to connect with other professionals who aren’t afraid to lead and are dedicated to making a difference. Spending time with your fellow club members — whether to attend a meeting, plan a project, exchange ideas, or just have fun — can lead to lifelong friendships. When you get involved and make connections, you will inevitably grow as a person and develop new skills. Here are some ways to connect within our club:
- SHARE YOUR IDEAS
- ORGANIZE A CLUB EVENT
- TRY A NEW ROLE
- BECOME A LEADER IN ACTION
CONNECT WITH OUR COMMUNITY
Through our club, you can connect with your community by learning about its needs and working on long-term solutions. When you work with local leaders and beneficiaries, you’ll strengthen both our community and your ties to it. Participating in a project that positively touches someone else’s life can be life-changing for you as well. Here are some of the many ways your membership can help you connect to your community:
- VOLUNTEER TO HELP
- BRIDGE GENERATIONS
- CREATE STRONGER COMMUNITY TIES
- PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING EVENTS
CONNECT WITH THE ROTARY WORLD
Rotarians make a difference on a global scale. Your membership gives you access to a global network of professionals and leaders who share a passion for applying their collective expertise and resources to make a positive change. Here are some ways to connect with the Rotary world:
- MEET OTHER MEMBERS
- PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
- HELP ERADICATE POLIO
- ATTEND ROTARY EVENTS
- SHARE INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY
- SUPPORT ROTARY’S CURRENT WORK
- JOIN ROTARY DISCUSSION GROUPS
- SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE
- ATTEND A PROJECT FAIR
HOW WILL YOU GET INVOLVED?
When you get involved, it’s not just our club and community that benefit. You benefit, too. As an active Rotarian, you’ll make connections and develop skills while Doing Good in the World. You meet community leaders and tackle local and global issues that are important to you and your fellow club members. You’ll feel the shared sense of purpose that comes from working together to better our community. When it comes to being an active Rotarian, the opportunities are endless.
There are countless ways to engage with Rotary and our Rotary club. You choose how — and how much — to get involved.