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| Name |
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| Besana,
Barbara |
Chair
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| Young,
Alan |
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| Simons,
Wendy |
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Vocational
Service focuses on:
- Adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in
all occupations, including fair treatment of employers, employees,
associates, competitors, and the public.
- The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, not
just those that are pursued by Rotarians.
- The contribution of your vocational talents to solving the
problems of society and meeting the needs of the community.
Be sure to check out the sample Vocational Services projects
listed at the bottom of this web page.
New Vocational Service publication now available
An Introduction to Vocational Service is a new publication
that provides information on vocational service, focusing on the
importance of classification and ethics. It includes recommended
project ideas and resources to help Rotarians promote vocational
service in their club or district. Download it
here, or purchase
hard copies at shop.rotary.org.
October is Rotary Vocational Service Month
During October, Rotarians are encouraged to focus on this important
avenue of Rotary service. Discussions on vocational service can lead
to projects that not only develop the ethical consciousness and
vocational skills of Rotarians but also the talents within their
communities. Vocational Service Month is an opportunity to begin
year-long vocational service activities, ranging from Rotary
discussions to awards to community projects. Here are some ideas how
your club can promote Vocational Services not only in October, but
throughout the year:
- Devote the first meeting in October to examining the second
Avenue of Service, including The Four-Way Test and The
Declaration of Rotarians in Business and Professions. After
expanding members' awareness, solicit their input in planning
projects for the remainder of the year.
- Introduce a "mini-classifications talk" series in which
each member gives a five-minute talk on his or her vocation.
Schedule one speaker for the beginning of each meeting until
everyone has made a presentation. The purpose of these talks is to
promote vocational awareness among Rotarians and help them recognize
the worthiness of all useful occupations.
- Present a vocational award to someone in the community who has
exemplified outstanding professional achievement while maintaining
very high ethical standards. Promote the presentation within the
community, and consider making it an annual October event.
- Invite experts to give a presentation on the vocational needs of
the community and develop a project in response to those needs.
Possible projects could focus on developing character, providing
career information to youth, mentoring small businesses, or
organizing workshops that provide employees with new skills.
- Encourage club members to put their vocational skills to work as
a Rotary Volunteer. Volunteer opportunities are available
on ProjectLINK, a valuable resource that lists many
vocational projects that clubs and districts can also choose to
support financially or with donated goods. ProjectLINK
also includes examples of successful vocational service projects
that Rotary clubs can model as they plan their own activities (www.rotary.org/projectlink
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Goodwill Industries International® and Rotary International
are working together to help people find and keep good jobs
Rotary clubs across North America have already partnered with
Goodwill® organizations to support job training and placement
programs for people with disabilities and those having a difficult
time finding employment. Leveraging the vocational skills and
abilities of Rotarians, these programs have opened job opportunities
for thousands of people. You can help support these efforts by
sharing the attached
fact sheet with Rotary clubs in your district and encouraging
them to work with Goodwill organizations in their communities.
We appreciate your assistance and support for efforts to eliminate
challenges to employment worldwide. For more information, visit
www.rotary.org
or contact RI staff at vocationalservice@rotary.org.
This Vocational
Service Tool Kit, created by District 5230, is designed to
assist you in the important task of guiding Rotarians to appreciate
the link between the ideals of Rotay and their professions or
trades.
District 5190 Vocational Services Projects
Vocational
Service Projects are a vehicle in which Rotarians can demonstrate
service to others through their professions and put into practice
promoting high ethical standards. Rotarians, as business and
community leaders, share their time, skills and expertise through
their vocations and inspire others in the process. Below is a list
of vocational service projects in District 5190 that highlight our
Rotarians in motion promoting Vocational Services in their
communities. NOTE: If you wish to submit a project for publication
here, see the last item in the list below.
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4-Way
Test Program: Facilitate ethical dilemma scenarios with
Rotary Club using the 4-way test.
PDF |
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Career
Coaching Program: Helps young people explore future career
opportunities, and to motivate/inspire them with potential role
models. PDF |
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Apple
Dumpling 4-way test & Literacy Program: Using the
adventures of Andy and Elmer promotes the 4-way test and
literacy to 2nd and 3rd graders by children's book- program
developed by Fairborn Rotary Club
PDF |
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Business
Person of the Year: Many Rotary Clubs honor business and
professional men and women. This program is unique in its
partnership with the Chamber of Commerce.
PDF |
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Rotary
Business Academy Program: The Rotary Business Academy is a
business simulation open to all high school students.
PDF |
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Choices
Program: Sparks Centennial Rotary Club works with CHOICES
Education Group to provide this program to students. CHOICES is
an interactive decision-making workshop that empowers teens to
achieve academic success in pursuit of their career and life
aspirations. PDF |
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Dictionary
Project Program: Visit local elementary schools to
distribute a new Dictionary to over 5,000 third grade students.
Four Way Test inside. PDF |
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Most
Improved Student Program: Unique in its recognition of
students who have overcome obstacles to position themselves for
college or education in various professional trades.
PDF |
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Calculators
for Kids: To provide a simple six function hand held
calculator to every fourth grade student in the city of Sparks,
NV that will augment math learning skills for 4th grade
students. PDF |
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Career
Speakers Bureau for at-risk students: Build a team of
Rotarian's to present career talks to at risk students at Local
High Schools. This will ultimately lead to Rotarian's mentoring
students and possible follow-up job shadow opportunities.
PDF |
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Do
you have a project to submit for publication here?
You may have a project you'd like to share with other clubs. If
so, please complete the information below and submit to Barbara
Besana, District Vocational Services Chair via the email address
listed above.
Program Name:
Rotary Club and contact information
Program Summary: (an overview of the program)
Program Focus: (What kind of purpose does the program serve and
what are the impacts?)
Program Implementation (What considerations must be part of the
implementation process)
Program Results: (Provide an indication of the number of people
involved (club) and how the results are being quantified (number
of people impacted or recipient of the program benefits)
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