Vocational Service is one of the Four Avenues of Service that allows Rotarians to share their skills and expertise as business leaders. Vocational service efforts play a vital role in improving the quality of life for hardworking members of the community who need direction and expertise.
Vocational Service is
- Mentoring
- Career days
- Vocational awards
- Business assistance
- Rotary club presentations
When professionals join a Rotary club, they do so as a representative of their particular business or profession. Rotarians have the dual responsibility of representing their vocation within the club and exemplifying the ideals of Rotary within the workplace.
By undertaking vocational service projects, Rotarians facilitate the:
- Promote of the highest ethical standards in all occupations
- Recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations
- Contribution vocational talents to address the problems and needs of society
- Promote values expressed in the Four-Way Test and the Declaration for Rotarians in Business and Professions
A vocational service project may focus on
- Vocational awareness
- Vocational awards
- Career development
- Vocation at work
Every October, Rotarians are encouraged to focus their attention on Vocational Service. Clubs celebrate with a variety of activities ranging from Rotary discussions to awards to community projects. It is an opportunity to begin year-long vocational service activities.
Participating in RI and Foundation programs can enhance a Rotary club’s vocational service efforts. Consider the following:
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