October is Vocational Service Month

The Concept of Vocational Service

The Object of Rotary is a philosophical statement of Rotary’s purpose and the responsibilities of Rotarians. The concept of vocational service is rooted in the Second Object, which calls on Rotarians to “encourage and foster”:

•  High ethical standards in business and professions
• The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations
• The dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society

 Rotarians put these ideals into action every day by::

• Talking about their vocations in their clubs, and take time to learn about fellow members’ Vocations
•  Using professional skills to serve a community.
• Practice their profession with integrity, and inspire others to behave ethically through their words and actions.
•  Helping  young people achieve their career aspirations.
•  Guiding and encouraging others in their professional development.

If you do any of these things, you are performing vocational service. And if vocational service motivates and energizes you, then you’re in the right place, because vocational service is the very essence of Rotary. It is what sets Rotary apart from other service organizations.