THE FIVE AVENUES OF SERVICE

The term “Five Avenues of Service” is frequently
used in Rotary literature and information. The “Avenues” refer to the
five elements of the Object of Rotary: Club Service, Vocational Service,
Community Service and International Service.
Although the Avenues of Service are not found in any formal
part of the constitutional documents of Rotary, the concept has been accepted
as a means to describe the primary areas of Rotary activity.
“Club Service“involves all of the activities
necessary for Rotarians to perform to make their club function successfully.
This includes the Secretariat, Treasurer, Sergeant, Membership Development,
Club Bulletin, Public Relations.

“Vocational Service” is a description of the
opportunity each Rotarian has to represent the dignity and utility of one’s
vocation to the other members of the club. It also includes programs such as
Pride of Workmanship, Shine On Awards, Vocational Talks, Vocational visits to
work places, Peer Support Program, Awards Nights.

“Community Service” pertains to those activities
which Rotarians undertake to improve the quality of life in their community. It
frequently involves assistance to youth, the aged, handicapped and others who
look to Rotary as a source of hope for a better life. Programs include;
liaising with other community groups, Australian Rotary Health, Bowelscan,
Drought Relief and Bushfire Recovery, Environmental Water Management, Road
Trauma campaign, Walking Tall.

“International Service“, describes the many programs and
activities which Rotarians undertake to advance international understanding,
goodwill and peace. International Service projects are designed to meet
humanitarian needs of people in many lands. Programs include Rotary Foundation,
Ambassadorial Scholars Scholarships, Group Study Exchange, Student Exchange,
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition, Royce Abbey Awards, World Peace Scholarships,
Shelterboxes, Aquaboxes, Rotary Project Volunteers, Safe Water-Save Lives,
Rotarians Against Malaria, Interplast, Donations in Kind.
When a Rotarian understands and travels down the
“Five Avenues of Service”, the Object of Rotary takes on even greater
meaning.

“New Generations“.
The Avenue of “New Generations”
recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults involved
in leadership development activities, community and international service
projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural
understanding. Programs include Debating Competition, Rotaract, Rotary Youth
Leadership Awards, Summer Science Schools, Youth Exchange, Rotary Youth Program
of Enrichment, Model United Nations Assembly.