Greater Richmond Association for Volunteer Administration

April 4, 2019
8:30-10:30am
GoochlandCares
2999 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063

Presenter: Presented by Katie Campbell, CVA – Skye Consulting

This session will share the results of 2 recent national research projects with implications for the field of volunteer engagement. The first (conducted by the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration) focused on job equity for volunteer engagement professionals – that’s you! The second (conducted by Verified Volunteers and Volunteer Match) examines volunteer screening trends and how technology will impact our work in the future. Come listen to the data, and leave enlightened and inspired to use it!

March 7, 2019
8:30-10:30am
Maymont Park – Garden Hall
1701 Hampton St
Richmond, VA 23220

Presenter: Panel with Keith Reynolds

Keith Reynolds, Co-Founder of Synapse, will be joining us to share the Synapse story and explain how Synapse creates Connections, Collaboration and Contributions all around the Richmond, Charlottesville and Coastal Virginia communities! Joined by several Synapse members and “Hub Leaders”, Keith will tell his personal story of how he came to be in the position to create and build upon the unique vision of Synapse. After Keith shares the Synapse story, several of the Synapse members and leaders will explain the various ways that the Synapse community has impacted their personal and professional lives. Finally, the Synapse panel will provide information about how GRAVA members can experience and explore the Synapse network of “Hubs” by “Hub Hopping” with them in the near future! If you appreciate a good story, you don’t want to miss this “Hopportunity”!

February 7, 2019
8:30-10:30am
Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
3409 W Moore St
Richmond, VA 23230

Presenter: Roundtable led by Ellen Costlow

National Volunteer Week is April 7-13, 2019!
Volunteers keep our organizations moving forward, not just by sharing their time and talents but by opening their hearts. How can we say thank you in a way that truly resonates and expresses our gratitude? Join us for an interactive roundtable discussion on volunteer recognition! Please bring examples of anything you’ve done to recognize volunteers in the past and come ready to share ideas.

January 3, 2019
8:30-10:30am
Westminster Canterbury
1600 Westbrook Ave
Richmond, VA 23227

Presenter: Panel led by Kate Bausman

Many of the challenges we face in society and attempt to address in our roles as community members, community service professionals, and policy makers are deeply intertwined with other factors. For example, our access to education impacts our economic stability, which can impact our access to healthy foods, safe housing, and healthcare.

Collective Impact recognizes the connection between different areas of life and understands that a multi-sectoral approach with shared leadership between community members and service providers is needed to address the larger underlying context that lays the foundation for thriving communities and neighbors. Through utilizing the Collective Impact model, resident voices are utilized in decision making, organizations are better able to collaborate, and resources are more effectively utilized. Join us for a panel discussion on Collective Impact initiatives in the Richmond Area.

The presenter for our November “Self-Care” program was Suzanne Vinson of Silver Tree Art. Suzanne is a wife, mother, chaplain/minister, author and artist. She encouraged us to close our eyes and breathe as she read an essay, Breathe In, Breathe Out from My Grandfather’s Blessings by Rachel Remen, M.D. Then a poem from her own book, Broken Wide Whole, was read aloud by several members of our group, as we sat in the light dimmed room.

We then were given several choices of small art projects to work on. A popular one was coloring matchsticks from matchbooks with Suzanne’s designs on them, and think about the ways in which we “light up” the world in our roles as volunteer managers.

Suzanne brought buttons, matchboxes, and cards with her whimsical watercolor designs and sayings for members to take home with them, as well as their own handiwork.

St. Joseph’s Villa hosted our event. Members learned a lot about St. Joseph’s Villa, their campus and mission. Tours were offered after the program by Kathy Perun.

November 1, 2018
8:30-10:30am
St. Joseph’s Villa
8000 Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227

Presenter: Suzanne Vinson, Silver Tree Art

November is “self-care” month at GRAVA! Our presenter is artist/owner, Suzanne Vinson of Silver Tree Art. Silver Tree Art specializes in soul-care art and retreats that gather folks ’round the table. Our workshop will be a combination of mindfulness practice, artistic creativity, and energy renewal infused with ritual, art, and conversation. Participants will consciously infuse their work with head, heart, and hands, mindfully present to the day.

St. Joseph’s Villa at 8000 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227, will host our November event, in the boardroom of The Administration Building. Parking is available in front. We will meet on November 1, from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. Breakfast will be provided.