Richmond Cares Richmond Gives (RCRG) is partnering with the City of Richmond during National Volunteer Week - April 15 to 21 - to print a series of banners thanking the city’s volunteers.
They’ll be displayed at community centres and other recreational facilities, as well as at the Volunteers Are Stars Awards, on April 19.
“The City of Richmond has always been very active in promoting, encouraging, and celebrating volunteerism,” said Ed Gavsie, RCRG president and CEO.
“We’re proud to join them in sharing a message of thanks and appreciation to all of the volunteers who make our community shine.”
For more than 45 years, the non-profit RCRG has been Richmond’s volunteer centre, connecting residents of all ages and abilities with meaningful opportunities to serve their community.
The organization’s website – RCRG.org – is home to an extensive volunteer opportunities database, featuring more than 110 positions from nearly 50 local non-profit and community groups.
“We’ve always sought to be a one-stop-shop for community engagement,” added Gavsie.
“If you’re looking to volunteer in Richmond, we can help you get started, in a role that’s exciting, challenging, and rewarding.”
The RCRG database, which features an easy-to-use online application system, includes both short- and long-term volunteer opportunities, in fields ranging from healthcare, to arts and culture, to food security, and everything in between.
“Our member organizations are incredibly diverse,” said Gavsie. “But no matter their area of impact, they all depend on volunteer support. Our role is to ensure that volunteers can easily get involved with a cause they care about, and begin making a difference right away.”
Susan, who volunteers with RCRG as a Friendly Visitor, providing isolated seniors with social interaction, says she gains as much as she gives through volunteering.
“I wanted to give back and help in any way to make a difference in someone’s life, but also to give me a purpose and meaning in my life,” she said.
