Last updated: 1 March 2024

The Specialist Network will consist of people with expertise and skills in key areas that are important to Rotary and Rotaract clubs. Clubs and members will be able to connect directly with Rotary Specialists for advice, guidance, support and specialist knowledge. 

Rotary Specialists are expected to primarily be Rotarians or Rotaractors who have demonstrated knowledge and expertise. If a non-Rotarian takes on the role of a Rotary Specialist, they will need to be under agreement of confidentiality to protect Rotary interests. During the pilot, all members of participating districts will be able to access the Network through a secure searchable database.

These roles will commence in July 2024 and expressions of interest are always open.

If you have the required skills and knowledge to provide expert advice to clubs in your area of expertise, you can be a Rotary Specialist! You may be:

• Someone who has been in Rotary anywhere from a few months to a few decades

• Someone who has held multiple leadership positions in Rotary, or none at all

• Someone who has relevant formal qualifications such as a diploma or university degree, or has simply gained expertise through practical experience – either within or outside Rotary

If you’re an expert in a field relevant to clubs, great with people and passionate about Rotary, you should consider applying.

If you have any questions about these roles or the application process, email RotaryRegionalPilot@gmail.com.

Many Rotary members (members of Rotary and Rotaract clubs) offer their talents and time to their clubs, their districts and the global Rotary community, whether in formal committees or positions, on projects or at events. 

The Rotary Specialist network is a way for you to offer your skills to others across Zone 8 as a volunteer consultant, directing clubs and members to online resources and other specialists, giving guidance and generally supporting them in their projects and events, and in running their clubs. It is not an operational role and your involvement will not prevent you from becoming involved in other positions involved with the Regionalisation pilot.