Don't Sleep on Advocacy: Empowering Volunteers to Advocate for Our Mission

Word-of-mouth is the most common volunteer recruitment strategy, but are we truly equipping volunteers to be effective advocates for our organizations? This session will explore practical ways to support and empower volunteers to share your mission with confidence. From providing tools, resources and training to fostering a culture of advocacy, you’ll learn strategies to amplify impact through the voices of those who know your organization best—your volunteers!

Elizabeth Rachchh, CVA, passionately believes that successful volunteer programs are built on strong relationships. Rachchh leverages her strengths to foster open communication and build trust. She currently is the Program Manager at the Alzheimer's Association, leading volunteers in education, awareness and support throughout the southern and western regions of Georgia. With four years of experience in volunteer management, she has worked with state and national organizations and is also a lifelong volunteer. Rachchh actively serves as Board Secretary for the Georgia Association for Volunteer Administrators (GAVA), where she continues to contribute her leadership skills. In 2024, Rachchh was recognized with the Emerging Leader Award from AL!VE. She holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Georgia and earned her Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) credential in October 2023. She resides in Columbus, GA, with her husband, their dog, and two cats.