While service is what Kiwanians are known for, their club offers much more. Meetings and projects provide fellowship fellowship that is sincere and lasting. Kiwanis membership is open to both men and women, from all walks of life. The present membership includes corporate officers, managers, self-employed business people, and young individuals just starting out on their careers. There is no upper age limit and this is reflected by the large number of retirees who enjoy active membership.
Members decide how much time and money they want to invest.
Because of the flexibility and fulfillment that Kiwanis membership offers, people who are involved in several activities need not feel uneasy about adding to their schedules. The typical Kiwanis club plans various projects each year that focus on the special needsof their community. They include fighting substance abuse, helping the elderly, promoting literacy, supporting youth sports and other projects involving children or persons in need. Kiwanians are guided by six Objects, the first of which is To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than the material values of life. It is because of this emphasis on the human and spiritual values that many Kiwanians look for direct involvement in projects that bring them into direct contact with the people they are endeavouring to assist, rather than only in fundraising activities.