Rotaract, from the ground up

What the course covers

Six chapters, read in order. At the end of each one there is a situation to work through, and the course finishes with a short assessment and a one-page proposal you write yourself.

1. 01Discover Rotaract

   A global movement with room for your ideas.

   • The story of Rotary and RotaractFrom the first clubs to Rotaract’s place in Rotary today.
   • The Rotary familyRotary, Rotaract, Interact, RYLA and other ways to serve.

2. 02Inside your club

   People, meetings and what membership asks of you.

   • How the club is runOfficers, committees, districts and member responsibilities.
   • Membership in your clubEligibility, visits, dues, orientation and induction.
   • Fellowship and meeting practiceArriving, contributing, recording decisions and following up.

3. 03Serve with integrity

   Make good decisions and help people feel they belong.

   • Service, ethics and belongingThe Four-Way Test, inclusion and everyday judgement.

4. 04Make service happen

   Listen first. Plan carefully. Follow through.

   • Five avenues, seven causesHow we serve and what a project addresses.
   • Listen, assess and planCommunity needs, objectives, budgets and useful measures.
   • Deliver service with careRoles, risk, safeguarding and a responsible project day.
   • Money and accountabilityFundraising, records, partners and Rotary Foundation grants.

5. 05Grow as a leader

   Work with people and tell the story responsibly.

   • Lead a team and grow your skillsDelegation, mentoring, conflict and professional development.
   • Tell the story responsiblyBranding, consent, evidence and respectful communication.
   • Beyond your own clubYour district, collaborations and international understanding.

6. 06Your first contribution

   Turn what you have learned into a practical proposal.

   • Your first service planBring the lessons together and prepare a practical next step.