RPEC Committees

Much of the service provided by the Richmond Peace Education Center is accomplished through the work of our committees. We currently have four standing committees: the fundraising committee, the membership committee, the programs committee, and the newsletter committee. Each committee is comprised of at least one board member and as many community volunteers as are willing to participate. (Yes, we need you!)

Joining one of our committees is a great way to meet new friends and build community while living out your commitment to creating a more peaceful world. If you are interested in helping with any of these committees, please click here to let us know by writing us at rpec@rpec.org

Fundraising Committee

The Fundraising Committee develops the budget for RPEC, creates a plan for raising funds, and oversees fundraising events. Volunteers are needed:

to plan and staff fundraising events such as the annual auction, John McCutcheon concert, and other special events like our Annual Meeting/Open House
to make phone calls as part of our major donor campaign
to help with annual fund mailings
to help develop the Annual Report
to offer creative ideas for new fundraising activities
to encourage friends, family, and colleagues to become involved with RPEC!!

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee develops membership recruitment materials, identifies persons and groups to be recruited, and represents RPEC at area events which will attract new members. Volunteers are needed on this committee:

to help with planning and staffing events
to help with the development or updating of membership materials
to offer creative ideas for increasing our membership
to keep the membership database updated
to encourage friends, family, and colleagues to become involved with RPEC!!

Programs Committee

The Programs Committee plans and organizes unique events and educational programming for the community around local, national and international peace and justice issues. The committee collaborates with other organizations when possible to reach a larger audience and to reduce redundancy in its educational offerings.

Examples of programs this committee is responsible for include:

Conflict resolution trainings
Public forums on timely issues of peace, nonviolence and justice
The Richmond Youth Peace Project—a collaborative effort with Drums No Guns to organize youth to develop innovative approaches to reducing youth violence
Vigils to mark the anniversary of significant historical events such as the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki or the invasion of US troops in Iraq

The Programs Committee plans the largest number of RPEC events and activities. Volunteers are needed:

to plan events
to carry out publicity and other details prior to the event
to staff events

Newsletter Committee

The Newsletter Committee oversees the publication of a bi-monthly newsletter. Volunteers are needed:

to plan the content of each issue
to write articles and solicit articles from other sources
to update the calendar of events
to index newsletter articles for the website