Make a Difference, Without Becoming a Rotary Member
Friends of Rotary gives you a flexible way to volunteer with the Rowville-Lysterfield community, support local projects and meet new people, without the commitment of full Rotary membership. Help when you can, choose the activities that interest you, and make a difference in your local community.
Help when you can. No regular meetings. Choose what works for you.
Get Involved in the Things That Matter to You
Being a Friend of Rotary is about getting involved when you can and where your interests lie. You might lend a hand at a community event, help with a fundraising project, support one of our local initiatives or simply give us an extra pair of hands when they're needed. There's no expectation that you'll do everything.
Choose the opportunities that interest you and work for your lifestyle.
Help at Community Events
From community activities to special events, there are plenty of opportunities to lend a hand alongside Rotary members and other volunteers.
Support Local Projects
Get involved with projects that support people and community organisations across Rowville, Lysterfield and surrounding areas.
Help Us Raise Funds
Support fundraising activities that turn community generosity into practical outcomes for local causes and community projects.
Share Your Skills
Sometimes the most valuable contribution is what you already know. Share practical skills, professional experience, ideas or simply some extra time when it's needed.
Rotary That Fits Around Your Life
We understand that work, family and other commitments can make regular Rotary membership difficult. Friends of Rotary gives you another way to stay connected with your community and contribute when your time allows. When an opportunity comes up, we'll let you know what's happening. You decide whether it's something you'd like to be part of.
No Regular Meetings
You don't need to attend Rotary's regular club meetings to be a Friend of Rotary.
Choose When You Help
Join the projects, events and activities that suit your interests and availability.
Stay Connected
Hear about upcoming opportunities and choose when you'd like to get involved.
Small Contributions Can Make a Big Difference
You don't need to give up hours every week to make a worthwhile contribution. Sometimes an extra pair of hands, a few hours at an event, a useful skill or simply being willing to help is exactly what's needed. By becoming a Friend of Rotary, you'll have opportunities to support projects and activities that make a practical difference across Rowville, Lysterfield and the wider community.
An Hour Can Help
Sometimes an hour or two and an extra pair of hands is exactly what a community project needs.
Join an Event
Give some time to a fundraiser, community event or one-off activity that interests you.
Get More Involved
Found something you enjoy? Get involved more often, share your skills or contribute your ideas to future projects.
Friends of Rotary Could Be for You
You don't need previous Rotary experience or special skills to become a Friend of Rotary. Whether you're working, retired, raising a family, new to volunteering or simply looking for a way to become more involved in your local community, you're welcome to get involved.
What matters is a willingness to lend a hand when you can.
Interested in Becoming a Friend of Rotary?
If Friends of Rotary sounds like something you'd like to explore, simply let us know you're interested. Complete the short form below and someone from Rowville-Lysterfield Rotary will get in touch, answer your questions and explain how you can take the next step.
There's no obligation. We'll simply get in touch and help you decide whether Friends of Rotary is right for you.
