Join Rotary

There are a number of membership options to becoming a Rotarian, we are sure there will be one which suits your passions, lifestyle and committments

Your Options for Membership

Rotary is more flexible than ever before and now accepts members18 years and upwards. However if you are in the 18-30 age group then we offer a specific membership opportunity in Rotaract (click here for details). Rotary also has membership opportunities for younger people - Interact for 12-18 year olds and Rotakids for those 7-11 years old. So whether you are studying at Primary School or just retired, Rotary has a variety of ways to get involved and there is bound to be an opportunity to suit you, your lifestyle and your commitments.

Join an existing club

This is the most common method of joining Rotary. We have over 50 clubs in our District (click here for a list) and most are flexible in their meeting times and locations, giving you options to suit you and your commitments.

As well as face-to-face meetings, a number of clubs operate online or hybrid meetings, giving greater flexibility for those who are frequently on the go, or those who lead a particularly busy lifestyle, but still want to get involved and give back to their community.

While clubs meet at different times, in different places and in different ways, the thing they all have in common is the fact they come together for hands on projects, volunteering and community activities to improve the lives of others.

Form your own club

If there is no Rotary in the town or area where you live or you have a particular cause or passion which is not catered for by your local Rotary Club you can build a club from the ground up. So if you’ve got family, friends, colleagues or acquaintances to join you, why not start your own Rotary group? You can lead the way by facilitating new and vibrant ways of volunteering in your area and hopefully in a short time your Rotary Group can evolve into a fully fledged Rotary Club. Rotary has a dedicated team to help you every step of the way and build the perfect Rotary experience for you.

Become a Direct Member

If you have heavy work or family commitments and do not have the time to commit to regular face to face meetings or their is no Rotary where you live then direct membership may be the option for you.

You join Rotary directly rather than through a club and as it is set in an online environment, you always have access to seminars, workshops and events while still being able to work on projects with your local clubs and those across the country.

Find out more about direct membership here.

Corporate Membership

Do you run or own an S.M.E.?, then Corporate Membership is perfect for you especially if you want to get your organisation working more closely with your local Community.

Corporate Membership can help drive your organisation to reach its Corporate Social Responsibility (C.S.E.) goals and is perfect for your Environmental Social Responsibility (E.S.G.) as it meets the 5th major principle of E.S.G. - How an organisation links with its community.

Enterprise Membership

If you are the CEO or MD of a large company or organisation usually with 500+ employees then we now offer you the opportunity of Enterprise Membership directly into Rotary. Increasingly large companies and organisations are looking to Rotary as the vehicle for their employees to get involved in their communities and give something back. If you want to find out more please ring Rotary Great Britain & Ireland Headquarters on 01789 765411 to speak to one of our specialists.

What Next?

Which ever option suits you best there will always be questions so please contact us via this website. We will ask you a few questions and start a conversation to understand what you’re looking for before connecting you with members in your area.

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Award of Paul Harris Fellowship to President Alan Jasper

The Club presented its President, Alan Jasper, with a Paul Harris Fellowship for his work for the Club at their ZOOM Meeting on 24th September 2020.

Rotarian Phil Godfrey from Solihull RC gave an enlightening talk on APS

Dr Viquar Qurashi was presented with his Paul Harris Fellowship at our Meeting on 18th August at Wombourne CTB Club.

Laying our Wreath in Wombourne

Robyn Davies spoke ay our Club Meeting

Vice President Harry Kerridge presented a set of Dyslexia Pens to SEND Co-ordinator Carly Flavell at Ellowes Hall Sports College.

DG Visit August 2023

DG Dr Mukunda visited our Club early in August 2023

During this difficult time we have provided a local Women's Refuge with food hampers for each of their eight rooms together with a fruit basket for the children currently housed there.

Inaugural Zoom Meeting

Due to the Covid-19 Outbreak we held our first Virtual Meeting using Zoom

Guest Speakers from West Mercia Search & Rescue

James and Andy from West Mercia Search and Rescue came to a Club Meeting also attended by District Governor Elect Brian Reilly, Members of Inner Wheel, and Friends of The Club. They gave a riveting talk on the invaluable voluntary service they provide.

Guest Speaker John Butterworth told us about Life in Albania

Cultivating Crocuses by Alder Coppice pupils for End Polio

We arranged a holiday for three local Senior Citizens to Merton House in Ross on Wye. All 3 thoroughly enjoyed the holiday and went on a number of trips organised by the hotel. The hotel is specially adapted to deal with the elderly and disabled.

Club President Alan Jasper presented Paul Harris Fellowships, in recognition of their service to Rotary and Our Club to Rotarian Ken Thomas and Rotarian Harry Kerridge.

50th Anniversary Celebrations at Linden House on 29th March 2019

Guest Speaker Gamekeeper Brian Hayes talked about the role of conservation

Jazz Evening at Ounsdale School with The Eagles Jazz Band

Holly, our Young Musician candidate, gave a wonderful violin recital and told the club about her plans to visit Dominica.

George Hook spoke to members, family and friends about his life in the Mother of Pearl industry.

Rotarian Graham Rowley inducted 3 new members on the occasion of his induction as Club President.

Kids Day Out from Woodsetton Special School at Drayton Manor Park

Club President Graham Rowley and Assistant Secretary Tony Brown accompanied students from Woodsetton School

Assistant Secretary Tony Brown was invited to attend as Woodsetton School received their new minibus

Rotary Club had a Bottle Tombola Stall at Wombourne Carnival 2019

March 2020

Ladies Night 2020 was held at Linden House on 28th February with 76 attendees who enjoyed a superb 4-course meal and were royally entertained by renowned Rat Pack Singer Mickey Fordino.

Club Secretary George Blakey presents a cheque towards the Australian Bushfire Appeal from our Club during his holiday Down Under

The Club sponsored a team from Ellowes Hall Sports College at the Youth Speaks District Senior Final 2020 held at Roman Way Hotel, Hatherton.

Thirteen teams from local Scouts and Guides competed in the Annual Rotary Quiz in January 2020 at Sedgley Community Centre.

Santa was on the Rotary Sleigh for the Wombourne Lights Switch-on on 29th November 2019.

Vice President Alan Jasper and Secretary George Blakey attended this year’s District Conference in Bath.

Past President and retired Primary Teacher, Ken Thomas, has presented 14 local Primary Schools with a Young Citizens Trophy.

Alison gave the Club a very entertaining and informative talk on being a Beekeeper in the 21st century

District Governor Brian Reilly visited the Club and is pictured with Club President Graham Rowley.

Cheque Presentation to Ellowes Hall Sports College - Club President Alan Jasper presents a £250 cheque to Deputy Headteacher Mr John Bailey to go to the Performing Arts Department as part of late Past President Graham Hoppington's bequest to The Club.

We sponsored Ellowes Hall Sports College's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Artrix Theatre in Bromsgrove.

Our Annual Jazz Evening was held at Wombourne High School on 8th February 2020.

Last Night of the Proms Concert with Jackfield Brass Band at Ounsdale School

Club President Alan Jasper attended The Rotary Club of Newport’s 60th Charter Celebrations

Late Rotarian Graham Hoppington’s daughter Jane presenting a donation cheque to the Club in her father’s memory.

New Associate Jo Kerridge being presented with her certificate of membership by Club President Alan Jasper

Inner Wheel 48th Birthday Celebrations

President Alan Jasper laid a wreath, together with a member of Inner Wheel, at the War Memorial in Wombourne.

District Governor Ashley Gray's visit to our Club

Club President at Liverpool 2018

Ashlea (with her parents) receiving the 2018 Young Citizen of the Year Award.

Kyreece came to talk to the club about his RYLA experiences last summer.

New Associate Allan Webster Inducted into the Club

38 members, together with friends and family, visited the National Memorial Arboretum for the day

Barbara and Brian Hatton from Greenfields Africa

Joe Baldwin following his Induction into the Club as an Associate with his Sponsor Rtn John Pike and President Elect Rtn Alan Jasper.

Induction of President 2018/19

Induction of Alan Jasper as Club President 2018/19

Induction of new Member Joe Baldwin

Guest speaker Amanda Slater spoke to Members about her children who are shooting stars of the future!

Meeting at High Flyers when they demonstrated the us of the “My Choice I Pad” and how it is actually is enabling both the Special Needs groups and their helpers with their communications. We helped fund these with a Foundation Grant.

Club President Elect Rtn Alan Jasper with Aynsley Galway who the Club sponsored to teach in a village school in the developing world.

Youth Speaks Winners 2017

Winners of the 2017 Scout and Guide Quiz

Young Citizen of the Year Winners 2017