Rev Up Your Volunteer Engagement

Description: This interactive workshop is designed to introduce or refresh participants on the essential building blocks of strong volunteer management—recruiting the right volunteers, recognizing their contributions meaningfully, and retaining them for the long term. Together, we’ll walk through the full volunteer cycle, from identification to re-engagement, to understand how each phase connects and contributes to a sustainable program. Based on key strategies, we’ll focus on practical, actionable methods that leaders at any level can apply to strengthen their volunteer efforts.

Bio: Elizabeth Rachchh, CVA, believes that successful volunteer programs are built on strong relationships. She leverages her strengths to foster open communication, build trust, and create meaningful engagement opportunities for volunteers and communities. Most recently, Elizabeth was the Program Manager for Alzheimer's Association, leading volunteer-driven education, awareness, and support initiatives across southern and western Georgia. She is currently on maternity leave and looking forward to returning to leading volunteer engagement and community impact. With five years of experience in volunteer management, Elizabeth has worked with both state and national organizations and is also a lifelong volunteer. She actively serves as Board Secretary for the Georgia Association for Volunteer Administrators (GAVA), where she continues to contribute her leadership skills. In 2024, she was recognized with the Emerging Leader Award from AL!VE. Elizabeth holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Georgia and earned her Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) credential in 2023. She resides in Columbus, Georgia, with her husband, son, their dog, and two cats.