Join GRAVA

Interested in becoming a GRAVA member?

Registration for the 2023-2024 Membership Year is Closed and will re-open July 2024.

  1. Registration for the next membership year will open July 2024

  2. In the meantime, if you’d like to attend our monthly membership meeting, please register as a guest to attend the meeting.

  3. Any questions? Contact Sarah Wilson.

GRAVA is a professional membership organization promoting excellence in volunteer engagement in the Greater Richmond area through professional development, networking, and advocacy. Please join us as we connect and learn together on a monthly basis!

The membership year is September 1 through August 31. Annual dues are $75 a year and include the following benefits:

  • Free monthly programs

    • Meetings typically run 8:30am to 10:30am on the first Thursday of the month unless otherwise noted (no meetings in August or December). The first 30 minutes are reserved for networking and breakfast, followed by a 90-minute program.

    • Training workshops are run by invited guest speakers who are local experts on topics relevant to volunteer management and CVA competencies.

    • Light breakfast is included with all meetings

  • Discount on GRAVA’s Annual Conference

  • Scholarships for professional development training and materials

  • Access to our newsletter, website, social media, and members-only directory to facilitate info-sharing and partnerships

  • Assistance earning CVA credential

  • Eligibility for Volunteer Engagement Professional of the Year Award & Emerging Volunteer Professional Award