become a member

Our team at Volunteer Richmond connects people with volunteer opportunities that will strengthen our community. We also help non-profit organizations better manage their volunteer resources by sharing best practices and offering workshops and training sessions in volunteer management.

 

Benefits of Membership for Non-Profit Organizations

 

Volunteer Recruitment and Promotion

 

  • Unlimited postings on the Volunteer Richmond! online database – receives approximately 1,600 position views per month from potential volunteers

     

  • Promoting your organization and volunteer positions through our information network

 

Development and Training for Staff and Volunteers

 

  • Member discounts on VRIS workshops, training series and leadership conferences

     

  • Loan privileges for resources such as videos, books and manuals from the VRIS Resource Library

     

  • Member discounts on specialized consultation services for your volunteer program  

 

Information and Updates on Volunteerism and the Non-Profit Sector

 

  • Connections, our electronic bulletin, keeping you up-to-date on the volunteer sector

     

  • Networking opportunities with other non-profit professionals

 
Click here for a complete list of member benefits.

Click here for an organization membership application form.

 

Benefits of Membership for Individuals

 

  • Discount rates for VRIS training workshops and special events including the annual Volunteers are Stars Gala Dinner & Awards held in December

     

  • Subscription to our Connections newsletter, sent electronically every 6 weeks

     

  • Invitations to networking events with other members from the non-profit sector

     

  • Loan privileges for VRIS Resource Library materials

     

  • Resources from the Child Care Resource & Referral Centre (CCRRC) including: member discounts on specialized training opportunities; loan privileges at the CCRRC library, for resources such as videos, books and manuals; and the CCRRC newsletter (upon request)

     

  • Voting rights at the VRIS Annual General Meeting

 

Click here for an individual membership application form.