Why You Should Join Rotaract

If you’re here, I’m guessing you’ve heard a thing or two about the Rotaract club and are weighing whether it is the best decision for you. Well, today we are going to look at a couple of reasons to further stamp your conviction. But first, if you are having questions about what Rotaract is and where we have come from then this previous article can help you gain an understanding of who we are and what our beginnings were like. Now that we are on the same page, let’s dive right into why your next stop should be a Rotaract registration desk.

1. Development of leadership skills.

Part of the work done in Rotaract club includes a lot of organizational programs for activities to be carried out by the club. these activities will nurture leadership qualities like good planning and team work, communication, fundraising, public speaking and resource work to rally people towards a course. In the process, the members are primed to take on leadership roles in their personal, career or social enterprises or ventures. The club leadership also get opportunities to be mentored for their roles in the Rotary Leadership Institute.

2. Global citizenship

Owing to the fact that there are Rotaract clubs all across the globe, wearing the Rotaract badge or identifying as a Rotarian gives you access to identify to all of this world wide clubs. Through the youth exchange, educational exchange and scholarship programs that happen through Rotaract it is also possible to travel and see the rest of the world. Members also get to have a bearing of global issues and how to participate in combating them through international service projects.

3. Friendship and networking opportunities.

Through the many fun activities that Rotaract offers, there is a chance to forge new lifelong friendships through team work. These opportunities can also be great for connecting with people from different careers and professions. Here is the connection you had been looking for, the tall relative to help you progress by tgiving an opportunity or advice in your related field.

4. Opportunities of service.

Rotaract is a club that is centered on service for the community. The clubs motto is service above self and there are a lot of benefits in serving others. It gives one a sense of fulfillment as they are making positive contributions towards the society. Service to others is truly the greatest joy as there is joy in association and in giving.

5. Ethical living.

Rotarians have a four step test that helps in discerning the truth and necessity of our words and actions;

• Is it the truth?,

• Is it fair to all concerned?

• Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

• Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Following these four steps in other sectors of life is destined to breed a high moral compass and degree of ethics. Our professional life also benefits greatly as we conduct our business in a highly altruistic manner. And such a habit is bound to garner us even more opportunities.

There are many benefits that come with being a member of Rotaract. Are you interested in joining us? Then find us on our social media at @racmmu and I can’t wait to see you be a part of our next big thing.