WHAT IS ROTARACT?
Discover how you can help and make an impact
Turning compassion into action.
Rotaract is a global community of young leaders, changemakers, and doers who are passionate about making a difference. Supported by Rotary International, Rotaract clubs bring people together to exchange ideas, take action, and create lasting impact in their local communities and around the world.
Day one of the Subnational Immunization Days in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, a weeklong campaign to vaccinate children against polio. Rotarians, Rotaractors, health workers, and other volunteers set up and operate more than 1,500 immunization booths in the area.
A Global Movement
With over 200,000 members in more than 180 countries, Rotaract is part of a worldwide network of 1.4 million Rotarians and Rotaractors. That means when you join, you’re not just part of a local club — you’re connected to a global family of people of action.
Members of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, and other volunteers plant prairie grasses along the Milwaukee River. The club spearheaded an initiative to transform industrial land along the river into an arboretum. Members of the club have been active in habitat restoration efforts since the park opened in 2013.
What We Do
Rotaract clubs run service projects, fundraising initiatives, and community events that tackle real issues. From supporting local families and volunteering with charities, to contributing to international efforts like ending polio, Rotaract is about turning passion into action.
Jose Lucas Rodriguez Fontanez (right), of the Rotary Club of Yauco, Puerto Rico, and Water Is Life founder Ken Surritte install a new water filtration system in the mountain community of Rubias, Puerto Rico. The Rotary Club of Yauco funded the installation. The system runs on solar and wind energy, providing a free source of clean drinking water that's independent of the power grid. Community leaders are trained to maintain the system by the project partner organization, Water Is Life.
Why Join?
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Make an Impact – Be part of projects that directly improve lives in Chelmsford and beyond.
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Build Connections – Meet like-minded people, grow your network, and make lasting friendships.
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Develop Skills – Gain leadership, teamwork, and project management experience.
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Think Global – Access opportunities to collaborate internationally, attend international conferences, and apply for grants that multiply your impact.
A sewing collective at the Nakivale settlement in Uganda. Bahati Byamana (not pictured), of the Rotaract Club of Nakivale, Uganda, and other residents of the settlement formed a sewing collective that operates a shop where women teach other women to sew and sell their items. A portion of the proceeds from sales are donated to support other club projects.
Rotaract in Chelmsford
Our club is about more than just volunteering — it’s about creating a space where creative, passionate people can come together to bring positivity to our city. Whether you’re interested in community projects, global causes, or just want to meet inspiring new people, Rotaract is for you.