Rotaract, the worldwide organization of community service groups, will aim to uphold the University's motto of national and international service with its forthcoming Princeton chapter.
Guided by its slogan, "service above self," each Rotaract chapter must orchestrate and complete two major community service projects each year, including one which fosters international understanding.
During Rotaract's bi-monthly meetings members attend volunteer workshops and cultural activities, visit neighboring Rotaract chapters and host guest speakers.
Activities on weekends include volunteering, social events and leadership workshops.
Vice president of Princeton's Rotaract chapter Nada Siddiqui '04 said the society has several goals.
"It aims to increase members' understanding of the work environment and to encourage high ethical standards in business," she said.
"Sponsoring Rotarians often provide advice on overcoming business, vocational, and professional challenges," she added.
Occasionally Rotaract also sponsors forums and seminars to provide further guidance to members. Other goals of Rotaract are "to emphasize respect for the rights of others, based on recognition of the worth of each individual" and "to develop knowledge and understanding of the needs, problems and opportunities in the community and worldwide," according to the Global Rotaract website.
Siddiqui said Rotaract will not interfere with the Student Volunteer Council, the University's largest community service group.
"Rotaract, unlike the SVC, is not purely a volunteer organization," she said in an e-mail. "Though service projects and activities do make up a major portion of Rotaract's activities, they are by no means the sole basis of Rotaract."
"The SVC works on a more local level and is concentrated specifically on volunteer work and service," Siddiqui added.
Rotaract will have an open house on March 27, when members of the Princeton Rotary Club will give a presentation about their goals and activities.
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