Rotary believes in developing the next generation of leaders. Our programs help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education and learn the value of service.
The youth focus of Irvine families, businesses, and institutions is a driving force in our community.
Programs of the Rotary Club of Irvine build young leaders, expand access to arts and science education, and provide educational supplies to underserved students.
The Rotary Club of Irvine is proud to support our local high school seniors by offering the Service Above Self Scholarship Award.
We are business and professional leaders, who volunteer our time and talent to serve the community and the world. We live our lives with the principle of “Service Above Self” and “The Four Way Test” and want to give youth in our community the opportunity to learn these standards in a way that helps finance collegiate ambitions.
Service Leadership Programs
Explore these programs for yourself or for the the high school student in your household.
Service Above Self Projects
Irvine Rotary sponosors an annual essay contest for IUSD high school students. Essays propose a service project in the Irvine community. We participate with volunteer support and financial resources to make the winning projects happen.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
RYLA is a leadership development program for young people who want to learn new skills, build their confidence, and have fun. We send 8-10 IUSD high school juniors to a weekend-long youth leadership camp every Spring.
Interact Clubs at Local High Schools
Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills and learn about the world through service projects and activities. The Interact Club at Irvine High School, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Irvine, is open to all students.
Doing Good in the World
Do you want to do good in the world? Rotary opens the doors for you to make a difference. Whether it’s in Irvine, Orange County or internationally, Rotary provides both the means and the resources to help.
With more than 35,000 clubs in over 180 countries around the world, Rotary is the premier service organization devoted to helping others.
“Service Above Self” is the motto that links all Rotarians.