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Rotary works with a number of organisations involved with the younger generation.

A lot of Rotary Clubs work alongside teachers in schools taking the lead with environmental projects, mentoring and providing valuable equipment such as books, PE equipment, computers etc.

D1270 encourages schools and young people to take part in District competitions, from which the winners take part in the regional competition to find those who will go on to the national competition

For more ideas on cross-promoting New Generations programs,

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An Introduction to Youth Service.

A new adventure for the Youngest members of the Family of Rotary.

Why? To enable 9 to 12 year olds to learn the importance and enjoyment of working in a team and to make a difference to their school, their community and their world.

How does it work? It is a relatively new and exciting concept. A great opportunity for your Rotary Club and the local primary school to work together.
  • Ideas for projects are discussed in class with the class teacher
  • Rotarians make regular visits to support the projects that are chosen
  • E mail communications can be used to update Rotarians about progress
  • Discussions about running projects always involve the Rotakids. Eg they may be divided into teams and have responsibilities allocated to each team.

What are the benefits?

  • Young people begin to learn project, team and leadership skills in an ethical setting
  • It gives a stronger, more meaningful purpose to work that is already being done in the school (citizenship projects, environmental projects, etc)
  • Self esteem and confidence grow at crucial time of recognised psychological development
  • Knowledge of the impact of completed projects is more widely recognised in the community
  • parents and school staff learn about Rotary

The Rotakids pledge: "As a Rotakid, I endeavour to be fair to all, to serve my community and to show respect to others".


Useful information and leaflets

The Starter Plan is key to what is involved in getting Rotakids started. The others documents give further information and support material. Most documents can be downloaded below.

A starter plan for RotaKids

Index for RotaKids Starter Pack

RotaKids District 1270 leaflet

Power point presentation on RotaKids

RotaKids Poster

Rotary Change Maker Award: A Million Smiles

Summary of projects undertaken by existing RotaKids

Pledge cards side 1: to be printed and laminated by sponsoring Rotary Club

Pledge cards side 2:

Commitment to RotaKids certificate: to be printed and laminated by sponsoring Rotary Club


 

 

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