Avenues of Service

The "Avenues of Service" refers to the core areas where Rotarians focus their efforts to fulfill Rotary's mission of "Service Above Self."

For More Information and/or to Volunteer for a committee go to the bottom of this page and click the link to email the appropriate Team Member or Visit the Corresponding Tab under “Service & Support Opportunities.” Additionally, various opportunities will be shared at meetings, via club emails, & bulletins as well. Many volunteer opportunities may be suitable for children and/or spouses, coworkers, etc.

Rotary Committee	Description	Time Required	One person?
Public Image	This Avenue of Service focuses on creating and sharing information about the Rotary Club of the Woodlands. Click Here to Volunteer For Public Image Committee:
Bulletin	Send Thursday Meeting Reminders	1X/Week	Yes
Photographer & Technical Support	Help Set Up Thursday Meetings Technical & Share Photos	1X/Week	Yes
Program Speaker	Schedule & Prepare Speakers for Thursday Meetings	1X/Week	Yes
Public Relations Support	Helps Share Club's Message & Service Projects In The Community. Also Photographs Activities & Events for Social Platforms Such As FaceBook, Instagram, YouTube & LinkedIn.	3X/Week	No
Speaker's Bureau	Members Of The Rotary Club of The Woodlands Are Available For Speaking Events In Local Area	1X/Month	Yes
Website	Update Website With Photos, Events, Service Project Volunteer Opportunities, Etc.	1X/Week	Yes
Service Projects	This Avenue of Service involves Rotarians improving the quality of life in their local communities through various projects and initiatives. Click Here to Volunteer For Service Projects Committee:
Blood Drive	Quarterly Blood Drive	4X/Year	Yes
Marathon Cheer Station	Man Cheer Station With Club Members & Interact Students	1X/Year	Yes
Meals On Wheels	Coordinates Schedule For Rotarians To Deliver Weekly Meals To Local Seniors Click Here to Volunteer For Meals on Wheels:	1X/Month	Yes
Serving Our Seniors	Coordination Of Rotarians & Interact Students With Interfaith Of The Woodlands For Minor Home/Yard Projects for Local Seniors Sign Ups Available for Serving Our Seniors Fall, 2025:	2X/Year	Yes
Dragon Boat Races	YMCA-Field a Rotary Team To Compete In Races	1X/Year	No
Literacy - Book Donations	Pick Up Books For Meeting Speakers To Sign & Then Donates Books to Local School Library	2X/Year	Yes
Senior Holiday Party	Collaboration With Interfaith Of The Woodlands	1X/Year	No
Veteran's Day Luncheon	Coordinate Annual Veteran's Day Lunch Celebration Click Here to Volunteer for Veteran's Day Luncheon	1X/Year	No
International Service	This Avenue of Service focuses on fostering international understanding and promoting peace through projects and activities that connect Rotary clubs globally. Click Here To Volunteer International Service Committee:
Ambassadorial Scholarships	Solicits & Reviews Candidates For This Rotary International Program	1X/Year	No
Global / District Grants	Works With District & Other Texas Rotary Clubs To Process Global and/or District Grants	1X/Year	No
Polio Plus	Plans & Carries Out A One-Day Push To Raise Money & Awareness For Polio Eradication (Typically In May/June Each Year)	2X/Year	No
Rise Against Hunger	All-Interact Event Collaboration With Rotary Club Members	1X/Year	Yes
Rotary International Foundation chair	Promotes Rotary Foundation Awareness & Coordinates, The Awarding Of The Club's Paul Harris Fellowships	4X/Year	Yes
World Community Service	Helps Locate & Select Appropriate World Service Activities For Our Rotary Club To Participate With Annually	1-4X/Year	No
World Service Project/Trip - Guatemala	Organize A Service Project/Trip to Guatemala	1X/Year	No
Youth Exchange	Coordinates All Activities Related To Rotary Youth Exchange Student	1X/Year	No
Rotary After Hours	This Area of Service allows Rotarians who are unable to attend & volunteer with the traditional Thursday meetings to meet twice per month and volunteer together on designated projects.
RAH - Outreach	Coordinates Community Outreach Service Project, Such As Yes To Youth, Angel Reach, etc.	6X/Year	No
RAH - Membership	Helps VP of Membership Coordinate Prospective Members	1x/Month	Yes
RAH - Show Host	Runs RAH Bi-Monthly Meeting (One Social/One Speaker)	2X/Month	No
RAH - Speaker	Secures A Program Speaker Monthly	1X/Month	Yes
The Rotary House of The Woodlands	The Rotary House of the Woodlands provides a “home away from home” for out-of-town patients & families receiving extended medical treatment in The Woodlands area hospitals.
Rotary House Liason to the Board	Updates The Board of Directors On Events & Information Regarding The Rotary House Of The Woodlands	1x/Month	Yes
Rotary House Hospitality Volunteers	Meets Families Upon Arrival & Shares Available Resources Click Here to Volunteer For Hospitality Team:	Varies	No
Vocational Service	This encourages Rotarians to use their professions to serve society, promoting ethical business practices and recognizing the value of all vocations. Click Here to Volunteer For Vocational Service Committee:
CISD Mentoring	Assisting At Risk Students At Hailey Elementary School	1X/Week	No
Lone Star College Scholarships	Scholarship Coordinator, Fall Rising HS Seniors, Spring Open to all Students	2X/Year	No
Rotaract	Community Rotaract Club	2X/month	Yes
Student of The Year and Senior Scholarship	Select Outstanding Students From Each Class At Each Area High School; Seniors Receive Award & Scholarship Funds	1X/Year	No
Teacher Of The Year	Teacher From Each Area High School Recognized	1X/Year	Yes
Vocational Service Award	Non-Rotarian Community Leader Recognition	1X/Year	No
Youth Programs	This recognizes the important contributions of youth and young adults to Rotary through programs like Rotaract and Interact, and empowers them to make a difference. Click Here to Volunteer for Youth Programs Committee:
District Interact Leadership Training	Coordinates With District For Setup, Volunteers, & Food For All District Interact Students Who Attend District Training At Lone Star College Campus	1X/Year	Yes
Dragon Boat - Interact	Provides Food For Interact Clubs At Dragon Boat & Volunteers Are Needed To Participate In The Races	1X/Year	No
Interact - The Woodlands College Park High School	Coordinates Our Work With The Interact Club	1X/Week	Yes
Interact - Grand Oaks High School	Coordinates Our Work With The Interact Club	1X/Week	No
Interact - iSchool High - The Woodlands	Coordinates Our Work With The Interact Club	1X/Week	Yes
Interact - The John Cooper School	Coordinates Our Work With The Interact Club	1X/Week	No
Interact - Oak Ridge High School	Coordinates Our Work With The Interact Club	1X/Week	No
Interact - The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA)	Coordinates Our Work With The Interact Club	1X/Week	No
Interact - The Woodlands High School (TWHS)	Coordinates Our Work With The Interact Club	1X/Week	No
Interact - Fusion Academy	Coordinates Our Work With The Interact Club	1X/Week	No
RYLA/Camp Enterprise	Helps Select High School Student To Attend Annual Events & Coordinate Their Attendance	1X/Year	No
Fundraising	Facilitate All Necessary Functions To Successfully Host The Rotary Club Of The Woodlands' Annual Gala. The Gala Helps Fund Scholarships, The Rotary House Of The Woodlands, & Other Club Projects Click Here To Volunteer For Fundraising/Gala Committee:
Annual Gala	Facilitate All Necessary Functions To Successfully Host The Rotary Club Of The Woodlands' Annual Gala. The Gala Helps Fund Scholarships, The Rotary House Of The Woodlands, & Other Club Projects	1X/year	No
Rotary Foundation	Members of this committee ensure the funds raised are distributed as per our charter.
	Review Rotary Foundation Giving	1X/Month	No
Club Service & Social Activities	This important Area of Service focuses on making the Rotary Club strong & effective through activities like membership growth, fellowship, and club administration. Social activities allow members time to spend getting to know fellow members beyond the limited hour-long regular meetings. Click Here to Volunteer for Club Service & Social Activities Committee:
Family Of Rotary	Alerts The Club To Life Events Experienced By Our Club Members Through Announcements, Cards, and Other Support	1x/Month	Yes
Hospitality: Greeter, Invocation, Pledge	Maintain Weekly Schedule for Weekly Meetings	1X/Week	Yes
Social	Organize Club Social Events & The Annual Holiday Party	6X/Year	No
Women of Distinction	Organize For Female Rotarian To Be Honored	1X/Year	Yes
Club Membership	Facilitate Tasks Necessary To Attract New Members & Retain Current Members; Both Vital For The Future of The Club.
New Members & Retention	Share The Information About The Benefits of Membership In The Rotary & The Rotary Club Of The Woodlands
Rotary Merchandise Display	Display Rotary Merchandise With QR Codes At Meetings	Weekly - Before/After Meetings	Yes