Volunteers
Join us in our effort to improve community conditions. Come together to make an impact. Discover the right service opportunity for you.
Close the Learning Gap
Volunteers serve as tutors and mentors, also known as Driven Student Guides, to K-8 students as part of the Driven 2 Succeed, homework help program.
Assist with Office Tasks
Volunteers assist staff with essential office tasks such as mailings, merchandising, and marketing campaigns. Office tasks performed by our volunteers are essential to RAV’s daily operations.
Promote the Organization
Volunteers assist our public outreach team at various local and promotional events by enthusiastically engaging with guests, distributing collateral materials, and representing Raising A Village as an ambassador in the community.
Become a Difference Maker with RAV today
There are four phases to the volunteer process with RAV:
Before onboarding
Before onboarding volunteers will be asked to complete an application, background check and interview.
Upon acceptance
Upon acceptance into the RAV volunteer pool, candidates will be matched with the most appropriate opportunity.
During the service experience
During the service experience, volunteers will learn more about RAV, receive vital training skills, and updates on their progress.
After the volunteering
After the commitment period, participants will share feedback, receive service hours and/or a letter of recommendation.
Volunteer Brochure
Join a network committed to build safe, healthy, and whole communities
As a volunteer, you'll not only make an impact in the lives of the communities you serve, but you'll also grow as an individual
Volunteer eligibility requirements include:
Be at least 18 years of age
Be willing to adhere to all RAV policies and procedures
Commit to serving a minimum of eight hours per month
Agree to attend trainings as required
Be willing to communicate regularly with the RAV staff and submit monthly reporting documents
Have access to an automobile or reliable transportation
Be able to pass a background check
Adhere to our policy of no alcohol or controlled substance usage while serving in an official RAV capacity
Complete appropriate screening procedures
During your service, you can expect to receive the following:
Branded RAV uniforms and swag
Valuable training and professional development experience
Quality interactions with other peers and community members
Behind-the-scenes access to RAV operations
Opportunities to represent RAV as an ambassador
Attendance at RAV community events and fundraisers
Participation in Volunteer Reward Program
It is very rewarding for a student to tell me that they were attending the services because I was there on those specific days.