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M-T1-YS-01 · Detailed guide · Theme 1

Rotary School Ambassador Program

Creates a reliable, school-approved contact who translates Rotary opportunities into age-appropriate invitations and brings student priorities back to the club.

Where this idea came from

Playbook entry
M-T1-YS-01 · Rotary School Ambassador Program
Theme
Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme YS: Youth & Schools
Source material
Existing checked Theme 1 guide
Linked playbook entry
M-T1-YS-01 · Rotary School Ambassador Program

Why a club might use this

Schools gain one accountable contact and students see a coherent pathway instead of disconnected Rotary offers.

Use it when

  • Secondary schools, nominated staff contacts and students seeking service or leadership pathways. Use when a school wants a continuing relationship rather than a single visit.

Before the club starts

  • Written approval from the principal or delegate, with a named school liaison.
  • District youth-protection screening, the relevant state or territory child-related clearance and role boundaries confirmed.
  • A term-by-term contact plan that avoids exams, holidays and staff overload.

Capacity guide

Likely cost
$ — mostly member time; allow for approved print or travel costs.
Lead time
6–8 weeks to establish, then one school term pilot.
People
2–3 screened members plus one school liaison.

How to put it into practice

Detailed implementation steps for Rotary School Ambassador Program
StepActionSuggested owner
1Agree the ambassador remit, escalation route and contact rhythm with the school.Club youth protection officer and school liaison
2Map suitable Rotary opportunities by age, eligibility, cost and closing date.School ambassador
3Deliver a short staff briefing and student-facing introduction through school channels.School liaison
4Record enquiries using only approved minimum data and route each one to the right program lead.Club privacy contact
5Review uptake and relationship quality at the end of each term.Ambassador and school liaison

Controls and safeguards

  • No direct or private member-to-student messaging; use school-approved channels.
  • Do not promise selection, funding or participation before the relevant program approves it.
  • HIGH — sustained contact with minors requires school control, screened adults, documented boundaries and a clear incident pathway.

What to measure

  • School-approved contacts delivered each term.

Follow-up: Within five school days, acknowledge each enquiry through the school contact; issue a term summary with next dates and delete unneeded personal data.

Related playbook entries

  • M-T1-YS-03
  • M-T1-YS-10
  • M-T1-YS-16

Before your club says yes

Does the idea fit?

Talk with the people it is meant to serve and check that the need is real.

Who can say yes?

Name the person or group that can approve the work, spending and any safety arrangements.

Are people protected?

Check privacy, consent and safety. Collect only the information you genuinely need.

Can everyone take part?

Check the language, format, place, technology and cost for barriers.

Are the facts and permissions right?

Check names, claims, images, quotations, partner references and Rotary branding.

How will we learn?

Note where things stand now, check in at 30, 60 and 90 days, and decide what to do next.