Community Service Intro:
COMMUNITY Service and Projects
Since Rotary’s founding in 1905, Rotarians have worked tirelessly to help improve their communities and the
world. Today, more than 1.2 million Rotarians live and work in over 200 countries and geographic regions
around the world. This diverse community is united through a common commitment to the advancement
of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through service.
As active members of their communities, Rotarians are often aware of local needs, priorities, culture, and
resources that contribute to effective service projects. Effective service projects, however, require more than
just an understanding of the community. They also depend on the club’s ability to effectively evaluate the
community’s needs, plan relevant projects, and manage a project’s resources
world. Today, more than 1.2 million Rotarians live and work in over 200 countries and geographic regions
around the world. This diverse community is united through a common commitment to the advancement
of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through service.
As active members of their communities, Rotarians are often aware of local needs, priorities, culture, and
resources that contribute to effective service projects. Effective service projects, however, require more than
just an understanding of the community. They also depend on the club’s ability to effectively evaluate the
community’s needs, plan relevant projects, and manage a project’s resources