Volunteer Committees
As the JRGBC Chapter grows, there are plenty of opportunities for you to help us spread the “green” word! Joining a committee is a unique way to be involved in the JRGBC. Each committee represents an important facet of the work of the JRGBC, and a different way you can be of service!
Whether you can devote a few hours a week or a few hours a year, the JRGBC can always use your help. As part of a committee you will have the opportunity to:
- Plan and organize events and programs
- Influence and strategize with JRGBC decision makers
- Volunteer at special events
- Use your valuable skills to make a difference at JRGBC
Fill Out a Volunteer Interest Form Today!
Check out all of our active committees, below (Richmond only):
For Charlottesville Committees please check the Branches Page.
Advocacy
Mission: To advocate for effective and comprehensive green building policy and codes at all levels of government.
The Advocacy Committee is involved in a range of efforts to support legislation that will incorporate green building into state and local ordinances, incentives and guidelines. Tha Advocacy committee is also the umbrella committee for the LEED for Schools and LEED for Homes Committees. The Green Schools Committee promotes the USGBC’s LEED for Schools program in Central Virginia. The Residential Green Building Advocate helps to build awareness and demand for green building practices in the local home building industry.
Advocacy Volunteer Job Descriptions
Outreach Committee Co-Chairs: John Dunlap, jdunlap@dunlappartners.com and Kristy Schomaker kschomaker@aero-is.com
Green Schools Committee Co-Chairs: Cal Trepagnier, cal@alumni.virginia.edu , Gwenedd Murray, gwenedd@sustaindesign.net, Rob Winstead, rwinstead@shwgroup.com
Residential Green Building Contact: Hugh Joyce, haj@jamesriverac.com
Governance
Mission: To support JRGBC through defining structure and procedures under which JRGBC may function efficiently and effectively.
Governance Committee Volunteer Job Descriptions
Contact: Rebecca Aarons-Sydnor, rebecca@sustaindesign.net
Green Spaces Competition and Forum
Mission: To create a competition and forum that provides an applied learning experience in the principles of integrated design, sustainability, innovation and social consciousness.
Green Spaces Committee Volunteer Job Descriptions
Contact: Emily Smith or Damon Pearson, greenspaces@jrgbc.org
Membership
Mission: To increase the quantity and engagement of the membership through planned events that meet the expressed needs of the membership body.
Membership Committee Volunteer Job Descriptions
Contact: Bridget Goggins, bridget@sustaindesign.net or Scott Blossom, sblossom@wegnet.com
Programs
The Programs Committee develops and implements a wide variety of educational and entertaining programs on behalf of JRGBC. They also organize and promote LEED workshops in the region.
Programs Committee Volunteer Job Descriptions
Contact: Maureen Roskoski, mroskoski@feapc.com
Regional Representative
The North East Corridor Regional Council (of which JRGBC is a part, and roughly follows the lines of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed into New York) advocates on a larger scale and takes into account regional issues.
Scott Blossom, sblossom@wegnet.com
Special Events
The Special Events Committee focuses on large events like the JRGBC Annual Awards luncheon and partnerships with complementary organizations to increase public exposure and community involvement for JRGBC.
Awards Committee Volunteer Job Descriptions
Contact: Don Guthrie, dguthrie@koparchitects.com
Development
The Development Committee works on obtaining JRGBC program and operational funding to support the JRGBC mission.
Contact: Drew Micco, amicco@gilbaneco.com
For general information on JRGBC, membership, or committees, please contact:
T: (804) 440-0599 F: (804) 288-3551
mail@jrgbc.org
