Youth and Vocational Service

The Youth and Vocational Committee organises competitions for young people, with prizes awarded at the end of the year. It supports local schools with vocational and enterprise opportunities.

The following competitions are open to young people from 7-17 years old. Entries for Young Writer, Photographer, Filmmaker and Artist are welcome at any time in the year up to the deadline (usually February half term)

1. Youth Speaks 2022-23. This is for secondary school students. It is open to all schools or scout/guide groups in the Dunmow area.

2. Young Writer 2022-23. This competition is open to anyone from 7-17 years old. Theme: Peace.

3. Young Photographer 2022-23. This competition is open to anyone from 7-17 years old. Theme: The Beauty of Architecture.

4. Young Artist 2022-23. This competition is open to anyone from 5-17 years old. Theme: Sunrise and Sunset.

5. Young Environmentalist 2022-23. This competition is open to anyone from 5-17 years old. Theme: Bio-diversity.

6. Young Filmmaker 2022-23. This competition is open to anyone from 5-17 years old. Theme: My Town.

7. Young Musician 2022-23. This competition is open to anyone from 5-17 years old.

All of these competitions offer winning students the opportunity to go forward to the District and National Competitions. (except infant Young Artist which is only a local competition)

Every year we hold an awards evening in May/June to which teachers and families are invited. All participants get a certificate and the winning entries from all schools get prizes. The overall Dunmow winners get a special prize.

Vocational Support is offered to young people via schools or scout/guide groups, such as:

Mock interviews

Feedback on applications for jobs

Support for Young Enterprise Schemes

Sponsorship for Young Leadership course - RYLA

We are also interested in starting up a Rotakids group for younger students.

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Rotary Youth Competitions 2022/23

Rotary Youth Competitions 2022/23 Young: Artist, Environmentalist, Filmmaker, Photographer & Writer. Closing date for entries is - ** Monday 20th February 2023 **

The Rotary Clubs of Dunmow & Takeley wish to say THANK YOU to all the Takeley, Little Canfield, Priors Green & Great Dunmow Grange residents who provided such a wonderful welcome to Santa on his tour of the area over the last week.

Willie Fraser, President (2019/20) of the Rotary Club of Dunmow, presenting a donation of 1,000 face masks to the Redbond Care Home manager Sam Dearlove.

The Community Service Committee is responsible for organising events to give direct service to the community OR to raise funds for community groups and charities. Examples include: Father Christmas collections & Community Concerts.

The Membership Service Committee looks after the welfare of members and recruitment of new members. Committee Chair: Peter Watson.

Class winners from the 2020/21 competitions

The Youth and Vocational Committee organises competitions for young people, with prizes awarded at the end of the year. It supports local schools with vocational and enterprise opportunities.

Kragero & Dunmow Rotary Club members enjoying a meal together on the visit to Kragero, Norway.

The international Service Committee is responsible for our international service, including raising funds for International Charities and Foundation. It organises member's visits and exchange programmes.

Philip Helps & Stan Keller with the Bowls Trophy.

Our club takes part in sporting competitions with other local Rotary clubs. This time featuring the Victorious Dunmow Rotary 2022 Bowls Team.

Youth and Vocational Service

The Youth and Vocational Committee organises competitions for young people, with prizes awarded at the end of the year. It supports local schools with vocational and enterprise opportunities.