Community Service
Service is the very core of Rotary's character. It promotes Rotary's appeal and visibility in the community, and why Rotary continues to thrive. Rotarians recognize the importance of giving back to the community. As Rotarians we have the reasonability to find ways to improve the quality of life for those within our communities and to serve the public interest. When we are effective we not only contribute to the greater good, but also promote Rotary's positive image.
Community service responds to the needs of a local community by encouraging and fostering the idea of service to the personal, business and community life of every Rotarian.
Rotary clubs should determine top priorities for service projects by first learning about a community's needs and assets, and then developing a response that addresses them.
What makes a community service effort effective? Relevance.
A
community service project must address a real, current community
concern or issue. Rotary clubs should start by surveying
their communities to find out where help is needed. Once
a club has listened to its community, it can begin to envision
effective responses to problems.
An effective service project:
- Responds to a real issue, not an imagined one.
- Improves the lives of community members.
- Incorporates the abilities of those who are served.
- Recognizes all participants' contributions as important and necessary.
- Comes from a realistic assessment of resources available.
- Aims for specific goals and objectives with measurable results.
- Builds a working network
Club Service
Community Service
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