Testimonials

Makes me an all rounded person all together. Leadership development, confidence, understanding of the world and community needs.

- Chialing Ku

What are your favourite events that the Toronto Rotaract club hosts?

The social fundraisers and hands-on volunteer projects are among my favourite events. These events have provided me with an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, while addressing local and global needs at the same time. While giving back to the community, these events have allowed me to forge relationships with new friends from around the world – living the true meaning of fellowship through service.

- Netila Demneri

Q: What does service above self mean to you?

It is a simple but meaningful motto that captures the responsibility to give back to the community that has already given so much to us. Joining Rotaract you are choosing to serve. You are not cajoled or coerced but rather you have felt a calling to prioritize the service of others before the needs of yourself.

- Maria Shibaeva

Q: What do you enjoy about being a member of the Toronto Rotaract club the most?

Rotaract is the one place that combines spending time with friends and helping out the community. It’s great to see how even a few people can make such a difference in the world.

- Aislynn Austin

What I enjoy about being in Rotaract the most is that I can meet people from various backgrounds, which I find is hard in my school.

- Sangin Lee

The ability to help multiple organizations and learn about different organizations.

- Karthiga Satkunarajah

What I enjoy about the TRC the most is being able to come together with like-minded people to work toward positive, interesting projects that make a difference”.

- Eric

Q: What does service above self mean to you?

Service above self to me is the ultimate act of humility that one can show to another human being. It is the selfless act of giving back to others despite their circumstances or background and despite the givers circumstances or background. I think that this motto fits Rotaract and Rotary International perfectly- a group of dedicated individuals that put the needs of their respective communities and the world before them.

- Aislynn Austin

Q: What do you hope to get out of being a Rotaract member?

Throughout my life, I’ve got lots of help from numerous people. So I think it’s a good time for me to pay them back somehow, Therefore, I joined the club!
- Sangin Lee

I was a member of the Interact Club in high school and since I liked what Rotary stood for, I wanted to continue with Rotaract.
- Karthiga Satkunarajah

The reason I joined Rotaract is because of an exchange program I participated in during high school, through Rotary. Since I’ve settled in Toronto, I wanted to get more involved in Rotary, and give back through the organization that made a difference in my life.
- Eric