Youth Programs
Rotary is Calling the Next Generation of Change Makers!
Participants in the Missouri Multidistrict RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Academy in July 2022.
Are you ready to make a difference in your community—and beyond?
Rotary believes in the power of young people to create positive change. Through our youth programs, you’ll find ways to get involved, meet others who care, and see how small actions can lead to big impact.
You’ll join a global family where “Service Above Self” is more than a motto—it’s how we live. We take action. We work together. We make good things happen—and have fun doing it.
Whether you’re lending a hand, sharing your ideas, bringing your unique skills, or just showing up—you can make an impact.
Join us—and let’s get started.
What is RYLA?
In this video, Rotary members in Northern California held a week-long camp to help young people in their community develop leadership skills.
I cannot thank Rotary enough. RYLA was quite an eye opening and fulfilling experience that I really enjoyed and I’m gonna look for opportunities to do something like that again. It was really fantastic. No words could ever describe how great it was. Not just my experience, but how it was put together, how it was run – down to the food and community.
I made so many friends and hopefully some long lasting ones, including connections with some of the people that came on the last day. I even got some of their numbers and hopefully I can learn and grow more from. Really again thank you so much.”
A note from the Rotary Club of Erin 2025 RYLA Candidate
Community Youth Volunteer Opportunities
4-H Ontario
Volunteers mentor young people to build their skills, knowledge and confidence. Being a 4-H volunteer provides the opportunity to help build your community, develop youth leaders and enhance your own skills as a volunteer.
The minimum age for a 4-H volunteer in Ontario is 18 years old. If you are not old enough yet, ask about the other ways you can get involved!
4-hontario.ca/volunteers/become-a-volunteer/
Erin Agricultural Society
Volunteer at the Erin Fall Fair on Thanksgiving Weekend
Volunteer before, during, and after The Fair. Volunteer a minimum of 4 hours and spend the rest of the day at The Fair for free! We sign off hours for high school students too!
Erin District High School
For more information on Community Service Hours with a list of eligible activities, please visit this web page.
ugdsb.ca/o/edhs/page/community-involvement-forms-information
Erin Farmers’ Market
Earn your Community Service hours with us this summer! You can choose the dates and times that work for you. We also offer free booth space for young entrepreneurs!
East Wellington Community Services
If you’re seeking a Co-Op Student Placements, you can indicate your program area of interest e.g. Youth Programs, Adult Day Program, Outreach Services etc.
Streams Community Hub
Looking for a fun and creative way to earn your 40 community service hours? Streams Community Hub is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help with our youth arts programs and events.
No experience needed-just a passion for the arts and a willingness to help!
Upper Credit Humane Society
As a volunteer with the UCHS, you are helping to provide the extra love and support our animals need to prepare for their forever homes. At the end of the day, you’ll know that your time had an impact on the animals, and we’re sure they’ll have an impact on you, too. If you are ready to put up your hand to help, we’ve got the volunteer options to suit you.