VOCATIONAL SERVICE

Purpose and Scope of Vocational Service

Vocational Service is an obligation that derives from having a classification in Rotary. This Third Avenue of Service was actually one of the founding principles of Paul Harris in 1905 when he met with his fellow business and professional friends. 

The opportunity for the development of Vocational Service has no limits. Perhaps the most widely used approach is having each club member give a 5 minute talk on his/her profession or business about a month after induction. Employer-Employee day is held annually by many clubs - a great way to share Rotary and also foster a potential Additional Active member into the club.

Basic to Vocational Service is "The Four Way Test" as originated by RI President Herbert J. Taylor. This 24 word test of the things we think, say and do is a convenient and effective instrument of Vocational Service and is more fully described on a later page. Our district sponsors an essay contest in the schools each year on "The Four Way Test".

Members are expected to adhere to the "Declaration of Rotarians in Business and Professions" which Rotary has officially adopted to foster high business standards and ethical practices.

We practice Vocational Service in our daily working schedule, but are we not selfish if we don't try to share the Rotary philosophy of fairness and truth with our friends and particularly with the youth of our community?

Mission Viejo Rotary Vocational Service Projects (History)

    Interact Club
    Teacher of the Year Awards
    Annual High School Scholarships
    Speech and Singing Contests
    Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
    Four Way Test