Rochester Area Administrators of Volunteer Services

09/14/2026

September's RAAVS program at United Way featured a great discussion and engaging breakout groups focused on HR policies and liability in volunteer supervision. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, asked thoughtful questions, and contributed practical ideas!

RAAVS—the Rochester Area Administrators of Volunteer Services—offers professional development programs, networking opportunities, mentoring, and connections with others in the volunteer management field. Interested in joining us? Learn more and become a member at https://www.raavs.org.

09/06/2026

These are points that are always worth keeping in mind when managing and engaging volunteers.

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2026/09/03/how-nonprofit-leaders-can-make-volunteering-feel-more-meaningful/?

Volunteer opportunities that feel worthwhile for both the organization and the people giving their time can strengthen engagement and encourage longer-term involvement.

09/03/2026

Building Practical Systems that Support People - a free webinar by Better Impact

09/02/2026

Rocking the Boat on Volunteer Engagement

I think it's time that we as volunteer engagement specialists need to start rocking the boat in our volunteer programs.

09/01/2026

Enroll in the free collaboration courses!
https://sb-auth.skillsbuild.org/login?client_id=yl-internal-adopter&learning_path=https%3A%2F%2Fskills.yourlearning.ibm.com%2Factivity%2FALM-COURSE_3953913%3Fngo-id%3D0484%26utm_campaign%3Den_orgs_orgmonthly_volops_20260812%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dlist&ngo-id=0484&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fskills.yourlearning.ibm.com%2Foauth%2Fcallback&referer=skills.yourlearning.ibm.com&response_type=code&scope=openid+email&utm_campaign=en_orgs_orgmonthly_volops_20260812&utm_medium=email&utm_source=list

Idealist is also hosting a free Volunteer Recruitment Workshop Series. Each webinar begins at
2:00 p.m. Eastern:
Volunteer Recruitment: Kick Off Thursday, September 10
https://idealist-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xmCae29lQUWB_ZExl5gJww
Volunteer Position Descriptions Thursday, September 17
https://idealist-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xY5EEvEySkCz9Uy9owm8xQ
Volunteer Personas Thursday, September 24
https://idealist-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m2daQdaaSUSjgUZc1iU7tg
Recruitment Messaging Thursday, October 1
https://idealist-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VO7RubblTBmU4F_wiAVrpQ
Recruiting on Idealist Thursday, October 8
https://idealist-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IV2o9ityR-6mYB4lSXOAzw
Follow-Up Communications Thursday, October 15
https://idealist-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i3DSdkuNRs-TPugr_9WLEw

Please feel free to share these opportunities with colleagues and volunteers who may benefit.

09/01/2026

2026 Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference

Elevate your leadership and impact at the 2026 Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference. Gain insights, strategies, and connect with professionals across North America. Register now!

08/27/2026

International Volunteer Managers Day is November 5. Join the virtual celebration

Join volunteer engagement professionals, organizations, and supporters from around the world as we celebrate IVMDay. Whether you're looking to learn, connect with peers, share ideas, or simply take part in the global celebration, you'll find opportunities to participate from wherever you are.

08/25/2026

Hope you're having a great summer! It's that time again - RAAVS Membership Renewal. There are a few changes, this year there is a flat rate of $75/person and when you receive your invoice, you can pay by check or Zelle. You should have received your renewal information. Forms should be completed by September 25, 2026 and payments are due by October 30, 2026.

You can find the membership form here: if there are multiple people from the same agency, one form can be completed. https://forms.gle/YfThVx4GgfAqAc8y8

We are looking forward to an exciting and informative year of workshops and networking.

08/18/2026

Check out the volunteer resources on Idealist

Idealist connects millions of idealists – people who want to do good – with opportunities for action and collaboration all over the world.

08/17/2026

https://robjacksonconsulting.wordpress.com/2026/08/14/10_commandments/

Inclusion is not a communications exercise; it is a structural and ethical one