Rotaract clubs bring together people ages 18 and older to exchange ideas with leaders in the community,develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service. Rotaract stands for "Rotary in Action", although the name originally comes from a combination of "Rotary" and "Interact" (International + Action). It is a service, leadership, professional, and community service organization (often miscommunicated as a Social Service Club) for young men and women between the ages of 18 and over. Rotaract focuses on the development of young adults as leaders in their communities and workplaces. Clubs around the world also take part in international service projects, in a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world. In 2019, Rotaract went from being a program of Rotary International to being a membership type of Rotary International, elevating its status to resemble that of Rotary clubs. To be eligible for membership, prospective members must be 18 years of age and over, show that they are committed to Rotaract, and show that they are of good standing in the community. After being approved by the club, prospective members are 'inducted' to become members, also known as 'Rotaractors'.
