VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
All volunteers must be members in good standing, be committed to serving all members of the Board, and to adhere to the Bylaws & Policies by application of their signature below. Attendance Policy: Any members who fail to attend two (2) regular or special meetings shall be deemed to have resigned. Questions? Contact Claudia Juste at (401) 274-8383.
The CARE (Community Awareness REALTOR® Events) Committee
GPBOR C.A.R.E. (Community Awareness REALTOR® Events) is approved as a 501-C-3 charitable organization with the IRS. Members of the Board who serve on this committee will work to plan and execute at least 1 fundraising event per year to benefit RI non-profits, organized as a 501C3 charity and/or organize drives (i.e. food) or hands-on volunteering efforts in the community. Members shall strive to collaboratively achieve goals outlined in the Board’s current Strategic Plan. Limited spots available.
The Housing Opportunities/ Equal Opportunity Committee
This committee will work to develop new programs, coalitions and partnerships that will position REALTORS® as leaders in expanding housing availability. It will also disseminate information on housing opportunity programs and encourage our members’ participation and collaboration through state and local initiatives. It encourages the adoption of Fair Housing principles, promotes the NAR Diversity Program and shall strive to collaboratively achieve goals outlined in the Board’s current Strategic Plan. Limited spots available.
REALTOR Party Committee
Monitors local town meetings in their communities (zoning, planning, City Council) and advises the Association of local issues which impact the real estate industry. Promotes NAR Calls to Action, assists with and participates in forums with legislative and quasi-legislative leaders and groups. Educates members on advocacy and how it affects REALTORS® and private property rights. Plans, participates, and mobilizes fundraising efforts to raise RPAC (REALTORS® Political Action Committee) contributions. Members shall strive to collaboratively achieve goals outlined in the Board’s Strategic Plan.
The Professional Development Committee
Develop educational seminars, including those for license re-certification, plan and coordinate general membership meetings, networking events, recommend new Technology for the Association and act as a resource in educating our members regarding current tools and trends. Members shall strive to collaboratively achieve goals outlined in the Board’s current Strategic Plan. Limited spots available.
The Awards Task Force
A task force is a small group of members who will execute a short-term project. Members of the 2022 Awards Task Force review the 2021 Circle of Sales Excellence Awards applications (the Board’s sales recognition program) in the first quarter of the year only. These volunteers also make recommendations for program updates and shall strive to collaboratively achieve goals outlined in the Board’s current Strategic Plan. Limited spots available.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
This group shall make recommendations to our Board on advocating diversity in our community by cultivating awareness and inclusiveness through representation, education and outreach. It shall strive to collaboratively achieve goals outlined in the Board’s current Strategic Plan. Limited spots available.
