The Refugee + Immigrant Volunteer Summit (RAIVS) is 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 and help build a more welcoming environment for newcomers.
This year, the Refugee + Immigrant Volunteer Summit (RAIVS) will be held in person over two days. Day one, Friday, February 21st, will take place at First Baptist Church, while day two will be hosted at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
Date: February 21-22, 2025
Location: First Baptist Church (Friday) + Virginia Museum of History and Culture (Saturday)
Target Audience: Volunteers, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, immigrant and refugee service providers, faith-based groups, and policymakers.
This year’s event will include:
Keynote Speaker Lucas Guttentag: An expert in immigrant services and advocacy.
Lucas Guttentag | American Civil Liberties Union
Workshops + Breakout Sessions:
Resourcing the Navigators
Building Cultural Competency
Immigration Basics + Advocacy
Volunteer Wellness + Boundary Setting
Trauma informed care
Participants will have access to the Virginia Museum of History and Culture after the workshop on Saturday.
Keep an eye on this page for more details and updates to come.
More Questions? Email: volunteers@rerestablishrichmond.org