Interact
Interact — Youth Changing the World
Interact is for 12–18 year olds who want more than just watching. Real projects, friends worldwide, skills that last forever.
Story
"I Just Wanted to Help"
Interact clubs bring together young people aged 12 to 18 to develop leadership skills and discover the power of service above self. A Rotary club sponsors mentorship and guidance as members carry out projects and build leadership skills.
"We collected toys for children in the hospital. It was not hard — but when I saw their faces, I understood: this is what it's all for."
Principles
How Interact Works
Each year Interact clubs complete at least two community service projects
At School
Club is created at a school under a local Rotary club that provides mentorship and guidance.
2 Projects a Year
One project helping the school or community. The second promotes international understanding.
International Connections
Exchanges, correspondence with clubs in other countries, international youth camps.
Self-Governance
Clubs are self-governing and self-funded. Members make their own decisions.
Your Path
Path Through Rotary
From school to professional career — Rotary is with you at every stage
Mozart composed at 8. Zuckerberg was coding at 12. Time to start something of your own.
First passport. First exchange trip. First international project across 190 countries.
When your business actually runs. Networking with leaders from 200 countries.
Rotary since 1905. Survived two world wars, social media, and TikTok. Will outlast anything.
Already 18?
After 18, move on to Rotaract — the next step in leadership development and international projects.
Learn About RotaractTwo Paths — One Goal
No matter your age — there is a place for everyone in Rotary
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