The civic-minded and socially responsible among us have numerous groups to consider donating our time to. It is always important to try and help others, especially in the midst of trying times.
We have curated this guide to the service clubs in the Cayman Islands, who are always looking for a helping hand, new members and kindness, so that you can find the organisation that's right for you.
Service Clubs
100 Men Who Give a Damn!
Email: info@100men.ky
www.100men.ky
A group of 100+ men each give CI$100 directly to one of three charities four times a year. Each quarter, members attend a one-hour meeting where three charities present their causes. Members vote to determine which charity will receive the total CI$10,000+.
Join the women who make a difference in the Cayman community. 100 Women Who Care hosts events four times a year. For your CI$100 donation at each event, they offer a fun and relaxed networking hour with the chance to win prizes. All donations are combined and awarded to the winning charity voted for by you on the night. For more details, please visit their website or their Facebook page (@100womenwhocarecaymanislands).
Business & Professional Women’s (BPW) Club of Grand Cayman
President: Cheryl Myles
Email: iola_13@yahoo.com
www.facebook.com/bpwgrandcayman
An influential network of business and professional women from over 95 countries with consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and participatory status with the Council of Europe. The root of BPW's advocacy is embedded in the work with the United Nations. BPW lobbied for the formation of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and has supported many women's issues. The Club meets every third Wednesday of the month from 5.30pm. They run regular social events, fundraisers and community events. New members are always welcome.
CareerMasters
Email: hello@career-masters.com
A registered NPO with a mission to empower students, guiding them toward pre-career opportunities through tailored mentorship and formal pre-career learning. They offer mentoring to students between the ages of 15 and 18 years old from all high schools. Mentors share industry insight and valuable experience with the students, and they are dedicated to integrating the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) into its learning and mentorship initiatives.
Kiwanis Club of Grand Cayman
President: Ibimitomi Asher Ogbe
Tel: (345) 328 5113
Email: info@kiwanis.ky or president@kiwanis.ky
www.kiwanis.ky
The club actively promotes the wellbeing of children in the community. Kiwanis Club sponsors and aids five key clubs in local high schools and a Circle K group at UCCI. Over the years, the club has played an active part in helping with school luncheons at eight Government primary schools and, this past year, at some of the high school divisions. Its popular festive annual family fun day, ‘Santa Landing’, takes place in December, and it's one of Cayman’s youth's favourite events. The club also runs a mobile reading programme. Annual fundraisers include KiwaniBike, Breakfast for Dinner and various other events.
Lions Club of Grand Cayman
President: Brian A. Barnes
Tel: (345) 916 7634
Email: president@lionsclubgcm.ky
www.facebook.com/LionsClubGrandCayman
www.lionsclubgcm.ky
Meetings take place on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm and are held at the Lions Community Centre. Projects include sight preservation, PACCE (Prostate and Colon Cancer Event), The Delano Hislop Memorial Run/Walk, Spelling Bee, Community Food Pantry and more.
Lions Club of Tropical Gardens
President: Alicia Hansraj
Tel: (345) 925 1997
Email: presidentlctg@gmail.com
www.lionscluboftropicalgardens.com
Meetings take place monthly on the first and third Tuesday at 6.30pm and are held at Mike Simmons Den (across from Mango Tree). During the Breast Cancer Awareness month of October, the club provides mammogram vouchers in addition to educational programmes to increase awareness.
Mangrove Rangers Cayman
www.mangroverangers.ky
An organisation that monitors the ecological health of the mangrove ecosystems in Cayman, collects data on the human impacts on these ecosystems through observation and educates the community in understanding the true value of mangrove conservation. They are always looking to recruit Junior Rangers between the ages of 11 and 18 to learn more about conservation through exploration of the mangroves, coral reef and seagrass ecosystems. Activities include field trips by foot, boat or kayak. For more information, visit their website or follow them on social media (@mangroverangersky) and keep an eye out for fun events throughout the year.
Plastic Free Cayman
www.plasticfreecayman.ky
An organisation that arranges regular clean-ups in the hopes of reducing plastic pollution. The organisation focuses on educating and making the public aware of the harmful effects that plastic pollution has on Cayman and the world. Join the fight against plastic pollution by taking the 345 Pledge and help work towards a Plastic Free Cayman. For more information about upcoming clean-ups, head to their Instagram page (@plastic_free_cayman).
Rotaract Blue
Email: rotaractblue@gmail.com
www.rotaractblue.org
Rotaract Blue is a non-profit organisation that caters to young adults between the ages of 18 and 30. Rotaract Blue’s meetings are held at Cimboco on Lawrence Bl, SMB every Thursday at 7am.
Rotary Club of Grand Cayman
www.rotary.ky
The club supports local and international community projects in the spirit of ‘Service above Self’. The group meets every Thursday at 12.30pm at The Ritz Carlton. Meeting locations are subject to change, so visit the website beforehand.
Rotary Club of Cayman Brac
Email: brac@rotaryclub.ky
Meets at the Cayman Brac Beach Resort conference room, West End on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7pm.
Rotary Club of Central Cayman Islands (Rotary Central)
Email: aynsell@hotmail.com
www.rotarycentral.ky
President: Dr Brendan Lee
The club meets at Saltwater Grill, Galleria Plaza on Tuesdays at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Rotary Sunrise
www.rotarysunrise.ky
Email: rcgcsunrise@gmail.com
Facebook: @RotarySunriseKY
Instagram: @RotarySunriseCayman
The club meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 6pm.