Vocational Service EXIT Vocational Service is one of

Vocational Service EXIT

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. EXIT

What is Vocational Service? Vocational Service is • Mentoring • Career days • Vocational awards • Business assistance • Rotary club presentations EXIT

About Vocational Service 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. EXIT

Vocational Service Focus • Promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations • Recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations • The contribution of your vocational talents to address the problems and needs of society • Values expressed in the Four-Way Test and the Declaration for Rotarians in Business and Professions EXIT

Vocational Service Project Areas A vocational service project may focus on • Vocational awareness • Vocational awards • Career development • Vocation at work EXIT

District Structure The district Vocational Service chair coordinates and promotes club vocational service projects within the district. The chair • Works with clubs • Encourages district-wide participation • Supports Rotary Volunteers and Rotary Fellowships • Shares project information and ideas with Rotarians worldwide EXIT

Vocational Service Month 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. EXIT

Participate Participating in RI and Foundation programs can enhance a Rotary club’s vocational service efforts. Consider the following: • Rotary Volunteers • Group Study Exchange • Humanitarian Programs • Rotary Fellowships • Open World EXIT

Resources The following resources are available on the RI Web site: • Vocational Service section • Vocational Service publications • Vocational Service staff • Rotary E-Learning Center EXIT