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Rotary Volunteers

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Rotary Volunteers

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    1. Rotary Volunteers Do you want to volunteer your services in another country?

    2. Rotary Volunteers Do you need international assistance for your Rotary club project?

    3. The Rotary Volunteers Program Informs Rotarians and non-Rotarians of volunteer opportunities in their own and other communities. Assists clubs and districts in developing community service projects that address the critical needs of their communities.

    4. Rotary Volunteers Resources International Volunteer List International Site List Rotary Volunteers Resource List Rotary Volunteers Handbook All available in Download Center – Rotary’s Web site Rotary Volunteers International Volunteer List: The list is comprised of international volunteers available to serve abroad. The list is made up of highly skilled professionals, including teachers, water sanitation experts, engineers and more. Rotary Volunteers International Site List: The list is comprised of community projects, sponsored by Rotary clubs, districts and Rotaract clubs, that are seeking assistance from international volunteers. Rotary Volunteers Resource List: The Resource List contains registered organizations that place, train, and/or fund volunteers. If you know of an organization that should be considered for inclusion, please share their contact information with RI. Rotary Volunteers Handbook: The Handbook is a guide for volunteering in your community or internationally. It includes guidelines for Rotary clubs, district chairpersons, and individual volunteers. All are available in the Download Center on the RI Web site.All available in Download Center – Rotary’s Web site Rotary Volunteers International Volunteer List: The list is comprised of international volunteers available to serve abroad. The list is made up of highly skilled professionals, including teachers, water sanitation experts, engineers and more. Rotary Volunteers International Site List: The list is comprised of community projects, sponsored by Rotary clubs, districts and Rotaract clubs, that are seeking assistance from international volunteers. Rotary Volunteers Resource List: The Resource List contains registered organizations that place, train, and/or fund volunteers. If you know of an organization that should be considered for inclusion, please share their contact information with RI. Rotary Volunteers Handbook: The Handbook is a guide for volunteering in your community or internationally. It includes guidelines for Rotary clubs, district chairpersons, and individual volunteers. All are available in the Download Center on the RI Web site.

    5. Steps for Interested International Volunteers Register as a Rotary Volunteer Be pro-active in locating a project site of interest Search the International Site List Rotary Volunteers Resource List World Wide Web Follow the Program guidelines To register, interested volunteers complete a Rotary Volunteer International Volunteers Registration Form. Volunteers will be included in the Rotary Volunteers International Volunteer List. BE PRO-ACTIVE IN YOUR SEARCH! Volunteers are encouraged to seek out international projects which could benefit from their skills and to review the Rotary Volunteers International Site List. If unable to locate a project, volunteers can search the Rotary Volunteers Resource List, a listing of organizations that place, train and/or fund volunteers. Rotary Volunteers are also encouraged to review the recommended Program guidelines. Rotary Volunteers are expected to maintain positive relations with hosts and demonstrate Rotary’s goodwill and spirit. To register, interested volunteers complete a Rotary Volunteer International Volunteers Registration Form. Volunteers will be included in the Rotary Volunteers International Volunteer List. BE PRO-ACTIVE IN YOUR SEARCH! Volunteers are encouraged to seek out international projects which could benefit from their skills and to review the Rotary Volunteers International Site List. If unable to locate a project, volunteers can search the Rotary Volunteers Resource List, a listing of organizations that place, train and/or fund volunteers. Rotary Volunteers are also encouraged to review the recommended Program guidelines. Rotary Volunteers are expected to maintain positive relations with hosts and demonstrate Rotary’s goodwill and spirit.

    6. Steps for Host Clubs and Districts 1. Identify a need for a Rotary Volunteer Factors to consider in choosing a volunteer: Skills and qualifications Language Duration & time of year Living and travel accommodations

    7. Steps continued 2. List your community project Register the project as a Rotary Volunteer Site Search for an international volunteer on the Rotary Volunteers International Volunteer List Contact volunteer(s) directly. Exchange information about assignments and arrangements Follow the Host Club Guidelines To register a project, Rotary clubs, districts and Rotaract clubs complete a Rotary Volunteers International Site Registration Form. The project will then be included in the Rotary Volunteers International Site List. BE PRO-ACTIVE IN YOUR SEARCH! Project Coordinators are encouraged to seek out international volunteers that have appropriate skills and to review the Rotary Volunteers International Volunteer List, published on RI’s Web site. Project Coordinators are also encouraged to review the Host Club Guidelines. Host Rotary clubs, districts, and Rotaract clubs and Rotary Volunteers are expected to maintain positive relations and demonstrate Rotary’s goodwill and spirit. To register a project, Rotary clubs, districts and Rotaract clubs complete a Rotary Volunteers International Site Registration Form. The project will then be included in the Rotary Volunteers International Site List. BE PRO-ACTIVE IN YOUR SEARCH! Project Coordinators are encouraged to seek out international volunteers that have appropriate skills and to review the Rotary Volunteers International Volunteer List, published on RI’s Web site. Project Coordinators are also encouraged to review the Host Club Guidelines. Host Rotary clubs, districts, and Rotaract clubs and Rotary Volunteers are expected to maintain positive relations and demonstrate Rotary’s goodwill and spirit.

    8. The Rotary Foundation INDIVIDUAL GRANTS Support international travel for planning or implementing service projects Rotarians and their spouses, Rotaractors, and qualifying TRF alumni are eligible to apply Applicants must be registered Rotary Volunteers For more detailed information about The Rotary Foundation Individual Grants, please visit RI’s Web site, www.rotary.org.For more detailed information about The Rotary Foundation Individual Grants, please visit RI’s Web site, www.rotary.org.

    9. WHY PARTICIPATE? For the opportunity to exchange valuable knowledge…

    10. For the chance to touch the lives of others and make a difference…

    11. To spread goodwill and peace and develop lifelong friendships.

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