Running List of Projects
Past and present projects that requires significant efforts from Rotary Club of Southborough
Rotary Club of Southborough - Foldscopes
Partnering with other Rotary Clubs around the world - we have provided foldscopes (portable paper microscopes) to promote biology by exploring the microbiology environment. These foldscopes can visualize tiny things like bacteria and microorganisms as well as larger samples like dust, insects, plants, and tissues.
Local and International Projects
Most needed items drives for unsheltered families
Helping those in need in our own community with gently worn coats to diaper drives and gently used handbags to give those who would appreciate and enjoy.
The club started this effort in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Marlborough to support those who need coverage of Extended Stay prior to moving to a shelter or a longer term housing solution. As we looked into this problem more, we found that there increasing costs that families are not able to maintain. These efforts are to restore the belief that yes, someone out there truly cares and will take action to demonstrate such.
Local Events
Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized Rotary District 7910 where students and volunteers develop skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.
What are the benefits?
Connect with local Rotarians in Massachusetts to: Build communication and problem-solving skills. Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in your school or community. Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors. Unlock your potential to turn motivation into action
Have fun and form lasting friendships. Earn community service hours while volunteering for fundraisers, service projects
& more!
What’s involved?
RYLA is an overnight 3-day retreat including presentations, activities, and workshops covering a variety of topics. This is an opportunity for your 2nd year high school students to hone their leadership potential, for university students to develop creative problem-solving strategies, or for young professionals to learn ethical business practices.
Want to learn more? Please visit:
Rotary District 7910 RYLA and
Rotary International RYLA
Rotary Earth Day Town Clean Up
In partnership with Southborough Department of Public Works - the club coordinates a day to clean up the town by highlighting what road or neighborhood at the DPW building. DPW provides bags and gloves. Then, participants make their way to the location to pick up trash. Participants can leave the collected trash bags on the side of the road for the DPW staff to drive by and pick up!
Local Event
Rotary Foundation
Our local club have coordinated fundraisers and donations to support those affected by disasters from the 2004 Tsunami in Thailand to more recent events such as the 2022 War in Ukraine and the 2023 Turkey/Syria Disaster Response Fund. The Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty.
Local and International Projects