Interact clubs empower young people ages 12 to 18 to take action in their community, develop leadership skills, and gain a global perspective. Every year we celebrate the accomplishments of an estimated half a million Interact club members during World Interact Week.
#WorldInteractWeek is celebrated every year during the week of 5 November to commemorate the founding of the first Interact club in 1962. This year World Interact Week is 30th October - 05th November and Interactors around the world will be taking action and sharing how their Interact clubs are making a difference in their communities.
In 2023, Interact is celebrating its 61st anniversary!
To mark this occasion with Interactors and Rotarians around the world, Interact clubs, in partnership with their sponsor Rotary clubs, are encouraged to participate in joint projects during World Interact Week.
World Interact Week is an excellent opportunity for clubs to publicize, promote, and inform the community about the great work accomplished by its members. Clubs should encourage community members to get involved with Interact projects.
In the past, RI required Interact clubs to successfully complete specific activities in order to receive recognition for World Interact Week. Now, Interact clubs and their sponsor Rotary clubs have the opportunity to explore a variety of ways to participate in World Interact Week.
Rotarians and Interactors will be able to decide the best way to celebrate World Interact Week. This may include completing one, two or an entire week’s worth of activities. After the club has completed their activities, the Rotary club or district Interact chair can download and fill out the Certificate of Recognition for presentation.
Here are some examples of activities Interact clubs can do for recognition:
- Conduct a joint project with a Rotary club.
- Plan a literacy day during World Interact Week.
- Invite Interactors to Rotary club meetings and vice versa.
- Give a presentation about Interact to a Rotary club that does not sponsor an Interact club.
- Publicize Interact projects to local media.
- Encourage cross-promotion between Interact, RYLA , Rotaract, and other community youth organizations.
- Partner with international Interact clubs.
- Establish mentoring programs between Rotaractors and Interactors.
- Introduce potential members to Interact by inviting them to a meeting or a project.
How will you celebrate? In addition to joining the virtual party, take action with your Interact club with these ideas to celebrate World Interact Week - here are a few ways you can join the party:
- Share your celebrations with #WorldInteractWeek and follow Interact on Facebook for the most up-to-date events calendar and access to live virtual events throughout the week.
- Join the District 7030 Interact group on Facebook to celebrate the power of Interact and to connect with Interactors around the region.
- In addition to joining the global party, take action with your Interact club with these ideas to celebrate World Interact Week:
- Create an Interact promotional video, photo(s), and/or essay in the 2023 Interact Awards! Learn more and nominate your Interact club by 3 December 2023 at rotary.org/interactawards
- We are hosting a live chat with members of Rotary International’s Youth Advisory Council to celebrate! Join us here on 1 November at 5:30 PM Chicago time: https://www.facebook.com/interactofficial/live_videos/
- Work with your sponsor club to complete a certificate of recognition to highlight the positive impact of your Interact club during World Interact Week. Remember, social media promotion of a World Interact Week activity by your Interact club is an optional goal towards achieving the Rotary Citation for Interact Clubs. Use this worksheet to track your progress toward the Rotary Citation for Interact Clubs throughout the year. (https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/rotary-citation-goals-and-instructions-interact-clubs)
So let's all connect with Interactors during World Interact Week 2023 and share the power of Interact!
Visit the Interact page on Facebook for more information and updates on special guest appearances, exciting new announcements, and opportunities to connect with Interactors around the world as we celebrate the power of Interact,