Within Rotary we have clubs which cater for a range of age
groups beginning with RotaKids for 7-12-year olds, Interact for 12-18-year olds
and Rotaract for 18-30-year olds. These clubs, together with our programmes for
young people, make up our Rotary Family.
RotaKids
RotaKids is an exciting way for those 12 and under to lead and
engage in important, lively activities that will make a positive difference in
their school, in their local community and globally. At the same time RotaKids
develop the ability and confidence to take up their place in society as
responsible, successful, effective citizens both now and in the future. It
is sponsored by a local Rotary Club in or near the town in which the school or
group is located. It is chartered through Rotary GB&I.As citizenship is
part of the school curriculum this is an opportunity for Rotary to support and
expand the work already happening in school. The decisions made always
involve the RotaKids. Jobs for fundraising or service projects can be
divided up between the class in lesson times
Interact Take action, build international understanding, and make new
friends around the world.
Interact clubs bring together young people ages 11-18 to develop
leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self.
What are the benefits?
Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:
·Take
action to make a difference in your school and community
·Discover
new cultures and promote international understanding
·Become
a leader in your school and community
·Have
fun and make new friends from around the world
RR Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
This is a leadership
development program which focuses on secondary school students, university
students, or young professionals. RYLA events in Southern Wales run from Sunday
afternoon until Friday evenings during the Summer Holidays, if you are interested
then make contact with us for more information.
RYLA covers:
• Leadership
fundamentals and ethics• Communication skills• Problem solving and conflict management
Community and global citizenship
NeNew Generations Service Exchange
New Generations Service Exchange is a volunteering programme which
provides opportunities for young people between 18 and 30 to undertake
placements across the world or in their home country lasting anything from
three weeks to six months. Placements may give vocational experience or
humanitarian service. This is the ideal programme for young people wanting
to do something worthwhile for others and beneficial for their own careers
before or during their studies or into their professional lives, while
developing their personal skills and increasing their understanding of the
world.
Rotary Youth Exchange
One of the best youth exchange programmes in the world where
participants can broaden their minds and their horizons with or without
vocational experience or academic study. Exchanges can vary from a two week
camp or tour, to a short term home stay, to a full year living and studying in
another country.