A District 5330 Youth Service Program
Interact
Young people taking action across District 5330
Service. Leadership. Friendship. Interact is Rotary’s club for middle and high school students who want to change their schools, their communities, and the world.
Young people don’t wait to make a difference.
Interact is Rotary International’s service club for students ages 12–18. Sponsored by local Rotary clubs and supported by schools, Interact clubs give students the chance to take action on the issues they care about — from food insecurity and literacy to mental health, the environment, and international service.
Across District 5330, Interact clubs at middle schools and high schools throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties are doing the work. Real projects. Real leadership. Real impact.
What is Interact?
Interact is one of Rotary’s most active youth programs, with more than 342,953 members in 145 countries. Each Interact club is sponsored by a Rotary club — a partnership that connects students to mentors, project funding, and a global network of young leaders.
Every year, Interact clubs are required to complete at least two service projects: one that helps their school or community, and one that promotes international understanding. The clubs decide what to do, plan it, and carry it out themselves.
“They leave with the conviction that they can make things better.”
Why Interact matters
High school is when students start figuring out who they are and what they care about. Interact gives them a place to channel that into action — to lead a project, organize a team, and see their work change something real.
Interactors gain skills colleges and employers look for: leadership, project management, public speaking, teamwork, and a sense of civic responsibility.
What students do
Interact clubs run themselves. Students elect officers, set the agenda, choose the causes, and lead the work.
Project ideas
A few of the kinds of projects Interact clubs across District 5330 have taken on.
- Food drives and meal-packing events for local shelters
- Mental health awareness campaigns on campus
- Beach, park, and trail clean-ups
- Backpack and school-supply drives
- Holiday gift programs for kids in need
- Hygiene kits for unhoused neighbors
- Tutoring and reading buddies with younger students
- Fundraising for ShelterBox, polio eradication, and other global causes
- Cards and care packages for veterans and seniors
- Environmental and recycling initiatives
- Partnering with EarlyAct clubs at feeder schools
- International pen pal and cultural exchange projects
“Interact is where young people stop waiting for someone else to fix it — and start leading the change themselves.”
64 Interact clubs across District 5330
Updated June 2026 · Sourced from My Rotary
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District 5330 Interact Awards — 2024-25
Clubs from across the district come together.
Interactors from middle schools and high schools across District 5330 gather at Galway Downs to be recognized for their projects, meet other clubs, and celebrate a year of service.
Celebrate Interact’s global impact
Four Rotary International moments your club can plug into each year — chances to connect with Interactors around the world.
The Rotary Youth Service Pathway
Interact connects students to a lifelong network.
Interact is just one of many ways for students to get connected — Interactors often go on to attend PRYDE and RYLA, lead Rotaract clubs in college, and many become Rotarians.
Start an Interact Club in 7 Easy Steps
Seven steps from idea to chartered club. There’s no fee and no deadline — you can begin at any point in the year.
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Find a sponsoring Rotary club
Every Interact club is sponsored by a local Rotary club — it provides adult advisors, project funding, and a link to the wider Rotary network. Not sure who’s nearby? Search the club directory above or our Find a Club map.
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Line up a school advisor
Find a teacher, counselor, or staff member willing to host the club on campus, sit in on meetings, and sign off with the school administration.
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Recruit your students
Rotary requires a minimum of 5 students to charter — but 15 or more makes for a club that can sustain real projects without burning anyone out.
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Elect officers
Have your members choose a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. The student board runs the meetings and makes the decisions.
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Adopt the constitution & bylaws
Download the standard Interact constitution and recommended bylaws (in Forms & resources below) and adopt them with your members.
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Submit Certification Form
Send to the District Interact Chair for District Governor Approval and Rotary International Registration. Good news! There’s no fee to charter an Interact club, and clubs can be chartered year-round.
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Plan your first two projects
Every Interact club completes at least two service projects a year: one that helps the local community, and one that builds international understanding. Pick your causes and get to work.
The role of the sponsoring Rotary club
Every Interact club is sponsored by a Rotary club. That sponsorship is the engine that makes the club work.
- Provide adult Rotarian advisors who attend meetings and coach the student board
- Help connect projects to community partners and resources
- Fund or co-fund Interact service projects
- Sponsor students to attend the District 5330 Interact Awards, RYLA, and other events
- Make sure the school administration knows the club has Rotary’s backing
What makes a strong Interact club
Chartering is just the start. The strongest Interact clubs — the ones that run real projects year after year — share a few common ingredients.
- A passionate school staff advisor (often a teacher or counselor)
- Active Rotarian advisors from the sponsoring club
- A student board that meets weekly and makes the decisions
- At least two service projects each year (local + international)
- A connection to RYLA, the 4-Way Test Speech Contest, and the District 5330 Interact Awards
Forms & resources
Everything you need to charter a new Interact club, straight from Rotary International. There’s no application deadline — you can start a club at any point in the year. Once your students have organized and elected officers, adopt the constitution and bylaws below, then submit the certification form. There is no fee.
These are the official Rotary International forms. Need a hand? Contact the District Interact Chair and we’ll help you get started.
Get involved
Join or start a club
Ask your school counselor whether your campus has an Interact club — or get a few friends together and reach out to your ASB director or local Rotary club to figure out how to start one.
See all 64 Interact clubs →Bring Interact to your campus
We’ll connect you with a nearby Rotary club that’s ready to sponsor your students — no fundraising or paperwork required to get started.
Find a Rotary club →Sponsor a school
Partner with a middle or high school in your area and help launch the next generation of People of Action.
Reach the District
Already running an Interact club? Report your projects, request a visit, update your sponsor, or ask the District Interact Chair for help.
Contact the Interact Chair →