Statement of Conduct for Working with Youth
Rotary International is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all participants in Rotary activities. It is the duty of all Rotarians, Rotarians’ spouses, partners, and other volunteers to safeguard to the best of their ability the welfare of, and to prevent the physical sexual, or emotional abuse of, children and young people with whom they come into contact.
Adopted by the RI Board of Directors, November 2002
for more information visit our YOUTH PROTECTION POLICY page
YPT – Youth Protection Training
Contact the District Youth Protection Officer using the contact form below to have them send you the link to the online Youth Protection Awareness course.
NOTE: Please allow up to 48 hours to receive a response on weekdays. Responses are not sent out on weekends and holidays.
Background Checks
Background checks are required for Rotarians and non-Rotarian Volunteers working with youth.
Click Here Password: rotarian5320 (lowercase)
Non-Rotarian Volunteers: If you are volunteering at Rotary activities you can request WESSEX Youth Protection Training by filling out the form below. A course link will then be sent out within 48 hours.
District Youth Protection Officer Contact form:
Youth Protection Downloads
Rotary Youth Protection – 2017 Policy Update (217 KB)- Rotary Youth Protection Guide (306 KB)
- District 5320 Youth Volunteer Affidavit (163 KB)