What is Rotary?
Rotary is an organization of 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary Clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
There are 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. As signified by the motto Service Above Self, Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.
For more information please contact us or visit Rotary’s website www.rotary.org.
Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are either community or university based, and they’re sponsored by a local Rotary club. This makes them true “partners in service” and key members of the family of Rotary.
As one of Rotary’s most significant and fastest-growing service programs, with more than 7,000 clubs in about 163 countries and geographical areas, Rotaract has become a worldwide phenomenon.
How does it work?
All Rotaract efforts begin at the local, grassroots level, with members addressing their communities’ physical and social needs while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service.
What are some other opportunities available to Rotaractors?
Rotaractors may also
- Assist in organizing Interact clubs or mentor Interactors
- Participate in Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
- Become Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars or Group Study Exchange team members
- Seek membership in their local Rotary club
Rotaractors are encouraged to keep their contact information current.
How can I learn more?
For more information about Rotaract in your area, contact your local Rotary club, or e-mail RI staff. Visit the Rotaract Discussion Forum to view or participate in conversations about club projects and activities with Rotaractors from around the world.
- Download the Rotaract Handbook (PDF) and the Rotaract Brochure (PDF).
- Read more about Rotaract events.
- Download e-club information (PDF) and the form for participating in the pilot project (PDF).
- Read about Rotaract twin clubs.
- Read about outstanding Rotaract projects.
Other resources
Rotaract Constitution and Bylaws (PDF)
Rotaract Presidential Citation Form (PDF)
