Impact starts with our members — people like you who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
At club meetings in communities across the globe, our people of action come together to strengthen their connections to friends and neighbors and their commitment to improving lives.
Who can join?
We’re looking for people who want to give back to their communities.
Rotary clubs also welcome Rotaractors, Rotary Peace Fellows, and other members of the family of Rotary who qualify for membership.
How can I become a member?
Clubs accept new members by invitation. To help us find the right club for you, we’ll ask you a few questions about yourself and your interests. Then we’ll share your answers with Rotary leaders in your community who will match you with a club.
What are the benefits?
Becoming a Rotary member connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back. Through regular meetings and events, you’ll:
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Discuss your community’s needs and develop creative ways to meet them
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Connect with other leaders who are changing the world
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Expand your leadership and professional skills
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Catch up with good friends and meet new ones
Other benefits of membership include:
The Rotary International Convention is our biggest event of the year. Rotary members from more than 130 countries meet at the convention each year to celebrate our successes and make plans for the future.
Rotary Fellowships give members the chance to join a group of people who share similar interests, hobbies, or vocations. Some groups use their fellowship to make a positive difference.
Rotarian Action Groups unite Rotary members, family members, program participants and alumni who share their expertise in particular fields by collaborating with clubs and districts on projects.
What’s expected of me?
As a club member, you will be asked to:
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Pay club dues
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Attend meetings and events
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Use your professional skills and talents to make a difference
Rotaract and Interact Clubs
If you’re between the ages of 12 and 18, you may be interested in joining an Interact club, a service club for youth. If you’re a young professional, at least 18 years old, you may be interested in joining a Rotaract club. Like Rotary clubs, Rotaract and Interact clubs give their members the chance to make friends, develop leadership skills, and create positive change. Learn more about Rotaract and Interact clubs.
Satellite/Companion Clubs
- Name
- Address
- Phone
- Business
- Existing sponsor Rotarians' network
- Chamber of Commerce directory
- Business association directory
- Choose a local venue and publicize the event.
- Have 4-5 representatives from the host club or district present.
- Collect expressions of interest.
- Take a group photo.
- Determine initial membership dues.
- Educate interested individuals about Rotary.
- Distribute membership applications.
- Assign mentors from the host club.
- Elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary.
- Establish a regular meeting location.
- Host an experienced Rotarian to share their Rotary journey.
- Plan initial club activities.
- Follow Rotary meeting traditions (pledge, 4-way test, happy/sad dollars).
- Invite a guest speaker.
- Identify potential service projects.
- Execute the first service activity.
- Take photos and update contacts on the club's progress.
- Identify additional organizations to support.
- Plan fundraising activities.
- Organize informational mixers to attract new members.
- Develop a club budget to determine membership dues.
- Work with the district to complete the RI application.
- Collect necessary member data forms.
- Register members in ClubRunner.
Satellite/Companion Club FAQ's
Corporate Memberships
corporate memberships might be an option for your club.
A corporate membership allows Rotary clubs to involve a corporation — or any business, nonprofit, or government entity — in Rotary by offering an alternative membership package to some of its employees. Having corporate members increases the club’s membership while expanding its network and visibility in the community. Members gain access to the fellowship and service opportunities of Rotary with the possibility of a much smaller time commitment.
Offering this membership type may provide advantages for both clubs and the local corporations or businesses involved. Here are some benefits of corporate membership:
- Attracts new members who might otherwise be unable or reluctant to join
- Boosts your club's profile by attracting new corporate leaders
- Diversifies you club's skills and expertise, expanding its potential for doing good, and brings in new ideas to keep current members engaged
- Creates new partnerships in the community that can be used to address big challenges
- Increases the resources and capacity for service, which raises awareness in the community
- Reduces the time commitment of any one member by allowing employees to attend meetings or events on each other's behalf
- Elevates the corporation's image in the community as a partner in service and a business committed to corporate social responsibility
- Offers workers the chance to develop and apply leadership and professional skills such as project management, training, and public speaking
- Gives corporate members access to Rotary's global network of 1.2 million volunteers and the opportunity to network while traveling
- Emphasizes a commitment to serving others as part of the corporate culture, something workers will appreciate
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