Join us at the 8th Annual Refugee + Immigrant Volunteer Summit: Welcome in Action, a cornerstone event designed to educate, empower, and connect community volunteers, faith communities, and service providers who support and welcome refugees and immigrants in Richmond.
Through professional development, training, and community-building, RAIVS seeks to strengthen allyship across the region and help build a more welcoming environment for newcomers.
This year’s theme, “Welcome in Action – Moving Welcome from a Concept into Action,” explores how the idea of “welcome” can be transformed from words into meaningful practice across different sectors of life.
Friday, February 20, 8:00 - 4:30 at The University of Richmond’s Jepson Alumni Center
Friday will be a day packed with applied learning and time of connection with others working alongside newcomers.
Tentative Workshop Themes:
Faith Communities Working Together to Welcoming Newcomers
Impacts of Recent Law + Policy Changes on Newcomers
Renewal + Self Care for Practitioners
Teaching English with Low Level Literacy Learners
And More!
Saturday, February 21, 9:00 - 1:00 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Saturday will feature reflections on welcome from various disciplines, with keynote Ted-talk style presentations, and a panel discussion.
Keynote Speaker Information Coming Soon!
Participants will have free all-day access to the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden after the event.
Questions? Email: volunteers@rerestablishrichmond.org