Membership

Come do some good with us

If you want to serve, lead, and meet genuinely good people — you’re exactly who we’re looking for. No Rotary experience needed.

Why join

What you get out of it

Meaningful service

Hands-on projects that make a real difference in Chicago and beyond.

Leadership experience

Lead projects, run events, and build skills that matter in your career.

A real network

Meet service-minded students and young professionals across the city.

Social life included

Monthly socials, mixers, and roundtables — service should be fun.

Global Rotary family

Plug into Rotary International’s worldwide network and opportunities.

Flexible commitment

Come to what you can. A couple of events a month is a great start.

How to join

Three simple steps

Membership really does start with just showing up. Here’s the path from curious to card-carrying member.

Email us to join
01
Come to an eventJoin a social or service event and see if we’re a fit.
02
Reach outEmail info@rotaractchicago.org and introduce yourself.
03
Become a memberWe’ll walk you through membership and get you plugged in.
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Who can join?

Students and young professionals who want to serve, lead, and meet good people. There’s no age limit — everyone is welcome.

Do I need any Rotary experience?

Not at all. Most members start with zero Rotary background — we’ll show you the ropes.

What’s the time commitment?

It’s flexible. Many members come to a couple of events a month. Do more if you love it.

Are there membership dues?

There are modest annual dues that support our service projects. Reach out and we’ll share the current details.

How do I get started?

Come to an event to meet us, or email us to introduce yourself — then we’ll help you join.

Ready when you are

Send us a note and a member will get back to you with the next steps.

Apply to join