Rotary International is an association of Rotary clubs worldwide. It’s made up of more than 32,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. The members of these autonomous clubs are called Rotarians, and they form a global network of 1.2 million business and professional leaders, all volunteering their time and talents to serve their communities and the world. Individual Rotary clubs, in turn, belong to the global association called Rotary International. Find out more about Rotary’s history and structure.

If you’re interested in joining a local Rotary club, submit a Prospective Member form, though individuals must be sponsored or proposed for membership into a club. Rotary International staff will process your information and forward it to local Rotary club leaders. You can also contact a local Rotary club directly.

 

Prospective members must

Hold (or be retired from) a professional, proprietary, executive, managerial, or community position

Have demonstrated a commitment to service through personal involvement

Be able to meet the club's weekly attendance or community project participation requirements

Live or work within the vicinity of the club or surrounding area

Members are expected to attend weekly club meetings. They must pay annual dues to their clubs, their Rotary district, and Rotary International, and they’re expected to participate in local or international Rotary club activities or projects. Clubs encourage members to aspire to club leadership or committee roles.

An attendance record of 50 percent is required to remain an active Rotarian. To accommodate busy schedules, there are various opportunities to make up missed meetings.

 

Dues to Rotary International are currently £50 per half year.

Although we don’t collect information on individual club fees, it’s entirely appropriate to ask about the cost of membership. If you’re interested in joining a particular club, attend a weekly meeting and ask this question

There is no minimum age to join Rotary. You may be invited to join Rotary at any age after you become established in a career and have the time and financial resources to meet all Rotary club membership requirements. If you’re interested in joining a Rotary club, ask club members about the time and financial commitments necessary for fulfilling membership requirements, and consider whether you can make those commitments.

Yes. Uundergraduate and graduate students, as well as young adults, may become members of Rotaract clubs.

Is there a way for school students to get involved?

Yes. Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 14 to 18. Interact clubs give young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends.