Become a Member
Rotary is people who want to make things better where they live, and have fun doing it.
Who can join?
Anyone aged 18 or over with a commitment to service is welcome. Rotary in Ireland includes business owners, teachers, engineers, doctors, farmers, retirees, students, civil servants, tradespeople and more. What matters is your willingness to give something back.
How do I become a member?
Tell us a little about yourself with the membership enquiry form and we’ll connect you with a club near where you live or work. A member will get in touch to arrange a visit. Most clubs welcome guests at their regular meetings, and after a few visits the club will invite you to join. Prefer to go straight to a club? Find a club and contact it through its page.
I’m interested
You tell us about yourself with the enquiry form.
We match you with a club
We find a club near where you live or work.
The club contacts you
A member gets in touch to arrange a visit.
You visit as a guest
Meet the members and hear about their projects.
You’re invited to join
After a few visits, the club invites you to join.
Ways to be a member
Club membership
The traditional path into Rotary: attend regular meetings, serve on committees and build lifelong friendships.
Corporate membership
For businesses: one subscription, up to four employees, and an ESG and CSR commitment they can stand behind.
Direct membership
Connect with members online at any time and take part with any local club: a flexible fit for modern lives.
What are the benefits?
Membership connects you with people who share your drive to give back. Through your club you can:
- Make a difference. Practical projects that improve lives, from sorting coats for families in need to funding clean water overseas.
- Build real connections. Genuine friendship with people who share your values.
- Develop yourself. Leadership, public speaking and project management, in a supportive setting.
- Think globally, act locally. Be part of a network of 1.4 million members in more than 200 countries.
What’s expected of me?
As a club member, you’ll be asked to:
- Attend your club’s meetings. Most clubs meet weekly, often over breakfast, lunch or dinner, and some meet online.
- Pay annual club dues, which vary from club to club.
- Give your time and skills to service projects, at whatever level suits your life.
Tell us about yourself
Your enquiry goes to the District 1160 membership team, who will pass it to the club best placed to help. You’ll hear back within 10 working days.
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Membership FAQs
What does Rotary actually do?
Rotary clubs are local service organisations, and every club picks its own service projects. In District 1160 that ranges from food banks and Christmas hampers to international clean-water and education projects, plus the global eradication of polio and the funding of peace fellowships at Rotary Peace Centers worldwide.
How do I join Rotary?
Visit your local club. Most clubs welcome guests at their weekly meetings, and joining is by invitation after a couple of visits. Use the club finder to find your nearest club, or fill in the membership enquiry form and we’ll connect you.
Is there an age requirement?
There’s no upper age limit. Members range from their twenties to their nineties. For 18 to 30 year olds, Rotaract offers a parallel programme with the same service ethos and a slightly different format.
What does membership cost?
Annual dues vary by club but typically run €150 to €300 a year, plus a meal cost if your club meets over breakfast or lunch. The dues fund both club activities and Rotary’s work worldwide. Your local club can give you exact figures.
Do I need to know other members to join?
No. Many people join after attending a meeting as a guest. Members come from every profession and walk of life, and clubs actively look for fresh perspectives.
How much time does Rotary take?
It’s flexible. Clubs typically meet weekly, often over a meal. Beyond that, members get involved in service projects at whatever level suits their life. Some lead major international projects; others support local initiatives when they can.