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More than 100 young leaders have graduated from the Youth Now program.

Each year, over 100 non-profit professionals attend our training opportunities.

Over two dozen non-profit organizations have participated in the Youth Now program.

The CCRR provides nearly 400 child care referrals per year.

On average, the CCRR hosts 30 workshops and training courses each year.

Every year, over 500 child care providers and parents attend CCRR training opportunities.

Every year, RCRG completes over 3,000 grocery orders for local seniors.

Nearly 300 seniors make use of our Better at Home services.

Our volunteer drivers complete more than 1,200 trips annually.

At least 350 people per year find a volunteer position using our Volunteer Match program.

Close to 500 volunteers support RCRG’s programs and services.

Volunteers contribute nearly 23,000 hours to our organization each year.

Each holiday season, the Richmond Christmas Fund helps more than 2,200 low-income residents.

Every year, the Christmas Fund provides over 600 children with toys, books, and sports equipment.

The Richmond Christmas Fund was first started by Ethel Tibbits, in the 1930s.

The number of Neighbourhood Small Grants we’ve awarded has increased every year since 2014.

Block parties are the most popular type of Neighbourhood Small Grant project.

Every year, the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre serves over 7,300 local women.

The Richmond Women’s Resource Centre currently offers 16 programs and services.

Nearly 60 volunteers support the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre, contributing nearly 2,500 hours per year.

Richmond is home to over 350 registered charities, all of which rely on volunteer support.

There are nearly 13 million volunteers across Canada.

International Volunteer Day is celebrated throughout the world on December 5.

There are 35 volunteer centres in British Columbia.

In 2016, the Foundation awarded 10 grants to non-profit organizations, worth a combined $59,000.

The Foundation manages $6 million in 60 Forever Funds, returning, on average, CPI plus 4%.

Between 2020 and 2022, the Foundation distributed $656,000 in grants, scholarships, charitable disbursements, and Emergency Community Support Funds.

Foundation activities result in the enhancement of our community and residents’ sense of belonging.

ROCA has raised over $21,000 for local charities.

ROCA has performed its Elementary School Concert Series to over 8,000 students.

ROCA provides mentoring and life changing opportunities for aspiring musicians.

The Richmond Arts Coalition was founded in November of 2005.

RAC co-produces the ArtRich exhibition every two years!

RAC highlights Richmond's arts events in a monthly email.

The Richmond Music School is the oldest not-for-profit music school in Richmond.

The Richmond Music School offers affordable music lessons through its diverse programming.

Our students performed 40 hours of music to welcome the Olympic athletes to the 2010 Olympic Games.

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Our Volunteer Management Training Series Goes Virtual

Published April 16, 2021

The pandemic has shown just how important volunteers are to community life. Their work - supporting food banks, delivering groceries and other essentials, staffing crisis lines - has helped countless people cope with the challenges of COVID-19.

But that work doesn't happen on its own. It's planned and coordinated by a group of professionals, whose expertise allows them to effectively engage volunteers and direct their efforts towards areas of greatest community need.

These professionals are called Volunteer Managers, and within the non-profit sector, their role is indispensable.

RCRG's Volunteer Management Training Series covers the key steps in creating and sustaining a successful volunteer program. Developed by experienced Volunteer Managers, and updated regularly with the latest best practices, the course provides a succinct but thorough overview of the volunteer management cycle, from recruitment and screening, to training, supervision, and recognition.

Normally, the course is held in person. But we're not quite back to normal yet, so instead, we're offering a digital version.

During six 90-minutes sessions, running from May 4 through May 20, you can complete our Volunteer Management Training Series from the comfort of your home.

The online learning sessions, which we've built from the ground up to be fun, interactive, and engaging, will be supplemented with a variety of digital resources and reading materials that you can access at any time.

Importantly, the course remains inclusive. Whether you're an experienced non-profit professional, or are completely new to the field, you'll gain insights and skills that will make you a top-notch Volunteer Manager. You'll also receive a certificate that can be added to your wall and your resume.

Volunteers have helped our community navigate the disruptions and hardships caused by COVID-19. They'll play an equally important role in Richmond's recovery. And standing behind them, giving them direction and encouragement, will be Volunteer Managers. Maybe, one of them will be you.

Register today for our virtual Volunteer Management Training Series.