Opportunities for Young People

Rotary can offer young people the chance to develop personal skills and a better awareness of the problems facing the world today. It is an opportunity to meet, work and have a great time with like-minded people, guided and supported by......

RotaKids is an exciting way for those of 12 and under to lead and engage in important, lively activities that will make a positive difference in their school, in their local community and globally. At the same time RotaKids develop the ability and confidence to take up their place in society as responsible, successful, effective citizens both now and in the future.

Interact is Rotary International's service club for young people ages 12 to 18. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and self-supporting. Club membership varies greatly. Clubs can be single gender or mixed, large or small.

Rotaract is a unique international service organisation for people aged 18-30, offering a wide range of activities which enable young adults to try something new, whilst having a great time and meeting others. Rotaract is an opportunity for young men and women to enhance their personal development, address the physical and social needs of their communities and promote better relations between people worldwide through friendship and service.

Each year, Rotary Youth Exchange provides thousands of young people with the opportunity to see the world, not just as tourists, but by meeting and living with people from other countries and cultures. Students experience a different way of life, discover their real self, make international friends and, in some cases, learn another language.