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Community and Vocational Projects
Rotarians have put Service Above Self for more than a century. Through the Avenue of Community Service, Rotarians give back to the places they live in. The projects are as varied as the Rotary clubs that carry them out, but all address the needs of a particular group.

Community Service


When clubs complete effective service projects, they improve the community, bring people together, and reflect well on Rotary. When Rotary is viewed as a positive force in the community, its membership strengthens and grows, adding to the organization’s ability to serve worldwide.

Local or regional Rotary Volunteers


Through the Rotary Volunteers program, Rotarians and other service-minded people put their vocational skills to use by participating in hands-on projects. Chances are, your community has boundless opportunities for volunteer service. Consider mentoring children at a local school, participating in a neighborhood cleanup day, or helping establish a microcredit project. Rotary Volunteers are also involved internationally .

Vocational Service


Vocational Service, one of Rotary’s Avenues of Service, encourages Rotarians to serve others through their professions and to practice high ethical standards. Rotarians, as business leaders, share skills and expertise through their vocations and inspire others in the process. Observed each October, Vocational Service Month spotlights Rotary club projects related to this avenue, offering an opportunity for clubs and districts to use their professional skills in service projects.

Rotarian Action Groups


Rotarian Action Groups are groups of Rotarians dedicated to common causes who conduct international service projects that further the Object of Rotary. If you’re interested in supporting a particular type of service activity, there may be a Rotarian Action Group for you.


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