1. Vocational Service EXIT

2. Vocational Service Vocational Service is one of the Four Avenues of Service that allows Rotarians to share their skills and expertise as business leaders. Vocational service efforts play a vital role in improving the quality of life for hardworking members of the community who need direction and expertise. EXIT

3. What is Vocational Service? Vocational Service is Mentoring Career days Vocational awards Business assistance Rotary club presentations EXIT

4. About Vocational Service When professionals join a Rotary club, they do so as a representative of their particular business or profession. Rotarians have the dual responsibility of representing their vocation within the club and exemplifying the ideals of Rotary within the workplace. EXIT

5. Vocational Service Focus Promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations Recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations The contribution of your vocational talents to address the problems and needs of society Values expressed in the Four-Way Test and the Declaration for Rotarians in Business and Professions EXIT

6. Vocational Service Project Areas A vocational service project may focus on Vocational awareness Vocational awards Career development Vocation at work EXIT

7. District Structure The district Vocational Service chair coordinates and promotes club vocational service projects within the district. The chairdistrict Vocational Service chair Works with clubs Encourages district-wide participation Supports Rotary Volunteers and Rotary Fellowships Shares project information and ideas with Rotarians worldwide EXIT

8. Vocational Service Month Every October, Rotarians are encouraged to focus their attention on Vocational Service. Clubs celebrate with a variety of activities ranging from Rotary discussions to awards to community projects. It is an opportunity to begin year-long vocational service activities.Vocational Serviceactivities EXIT

9. Participate Participating in RI and Foundation programs can enhance a Rotary club’s vocational service efforts. Consider the following: Rotary Volunteers Group Study Exchange Humanitarian Programs Rotary Fellowships Open World EXIT

10. Resources EXIT The following resources are available on the RI Web site: Vocational Service section Vocational Service publications Vocational Service staff Rotary E-Learning Center