VOCATIONAL SERVICE

       Vocational Service is one of the basic structural elements in the Rotary organization.  The combination of vocation and the expertise that can be so developed is fundamental to the success of the many numerous programs.

        Paul Harris said,  "of all the hundred and one ways in which men can make themselves useful to society, undoubtedly the most available and often the most effective are within the spheres of their own occupations".

       The role of the Club's Vocational Service Committee is to plan, organise, co-ordinate and oversee the provision of  Vocational programs implemented by the Rotary Club of Lilydale.

        In particular, the Club's Vocational Service Committee is to manage supported by the Club.

        The main Vocational Service activities involve the following :-

•  Industry visits  -  Vocation Awareness

  Organise industry visits to member's workplace or a local business to gain an understanding of that vocation or industry.  The purpose of this program is to promote vocational awareness among Rotarians and help them recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations.  Invite experts to give a presentation on the vocational needs of the community and develop a project in response to those needs.  Possible projects could involve the Shire and local business focusing on developing the area, providing career information to youth, mentoring small businesses, or organizing workshops that provide employees with new skills.

   

•  Classification Survey         --           Vocation classification talks

  Undertake a Classification Survey of Club members, and with the assistance of the Membership Chairperson / Committee, identification membership classifications to be targeted by the Club.  Introduce and schedule a "mini-classifications talk" series in which each member gives a five-minute talk on his or her vocation in Rotary.

   

•  Lilydale Yarra Valley Vocational Award

  Present a vocational award to someone in the community who has exemplified outstanding professional achievement while maintaining very high ethical standards. Promote the presentation within the community, and consider making it an annual event. 

   

•  Operation Livewire

  The Operation Livewire program is sponsored by Shell Australia and has the support of Rotary and State Governments.  The aim is to encourage young Australians aged 18-25 to establish their own business.  Rotarians provide guidance by acting as mentors for each entrant as they develop a business plan.  Cash prizes to the value $12,000 are awarded by Shell to the finalists in each State.  Mentors and Candidates will be sought  for the Operation Livewire program.

   

• Shine On Awards Awards

  Shine-On-Awards recognise the outstanding service to the community of persons with disabilities.  District 9810 is a part of a multidistrict activity (Districts 9780, 9790, 9800, 9810 and 9820) coordinated by the Rotary Southern Districts Committee. 

•  Promotion of  'The 4-Way Test'  and the   'Declaration for Rotarians in Business and Professions'

  Promotion of the values expressed in The 4-Way Test and the Declaration for Rotarians in Business and Professions, which promote high ethical standards in the workplace, a central theme of Rotary throughout its history.  Distribution both items.

 

• Rotary Volunteers

  Volunteers registered with this program can learn of local and international service opportunities.  The Rotary Volunteers program seeks to promote international understanding and peace through three goals:

  •  Increasing awareness among Rotarians and non-Rotarians of volunteer opportunities in their own and other communities;

  •   Assisting clubs and districts in developing community service projects that address the critical needs of their communities; and

  •   Fostering fellowship and goodwill between Rotarians and their communities initiated through volunteer activities.