Get Involved with RYP

Member participation in Rutland Young Professionals’ committees is vital to the continued growth and development of our organization. Unlike many other area nonprofits, RYP has no paid staff members and we rely on our volunteers for their time and talents. There are many benefits to volunteering with RYP, including growing your social and professional network and gaining valuable leadership experience that will make you attractive to future employers. Explore our committees below and see if one might be a good fit for you!

Community Outreach Committee

The Community Outreach Committee is responsible for building a strong membership, and for building relationships between RYP and employers in our area. This committee is working to find ways that RYP can contribute to the economic vitality of the Rutland region, starting with attracting and retaining the most creative, talented, committed, and diverse workforce possible through programs like Let’s Dish.

The Community Outreach Committee is the right fit for volunteers who:

  • Are well-connected to businesses across the Rutland Region, or those who are looking to be better connected with businesses in our region

  • Have a friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude

  • Want to help make newcomers feel at home in our community

Events Committee

The Events Committee is charged with planning and executing the RYP monthly Mixes. They are responsible for organizing locations, speakers, entertainment, and activities as well as locking down sponsors, prize donations, food, and beverages. This includes helping the Marketing Committee get the word out by distributing posters and spreading the news online. This committee also manages our casual Meet-ups.

The Events Committee is a good fit for volunteers who:

  • Want to foster social connections among young professionals living and working in the Rutland Region

  • Have strong organizational skills and high attention to detail

  • Are creative and have fresh, fun ideas for future events

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, AND BELONGING Committee

This committee was formed in 2020 and is tasked with promoting the values of inclusion and equity, with a focus on diversity in all its forms – race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, and much more. They are charged with creating and implementing programs that support the success of and create a welcoming environment for all.

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee is the right fit for volunteers who:

  • Are passionate about building a more inclusive community and want to help guide RYP’s efforts

  • Celebrate our differences and want to facilitate communication between all members of our community

  • Want to use collaboration to create a safe, supportive space for members to learn more about, discuss, and ask questions about issues and topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Marketing & Membership Committee

The Marketing Committee is tasked with advertising and branding RYP. Specifically, the committee heads the marketing of RYP's monthly Mixes and special events, creation of materials for sponsorship and membership, management of email and contact lists, social media strategy and management, and development of any future digital and print materials aimed at raising awareness of RYP's mission and brand.

The Marketing Committee is also charged with member growth and enrichment. The committee tracks and updates member activity, listens to and responds to member needs, and provides recommendations and advice to improve our mission.

The Marketing Committee is a good fit for volunteers who:

  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Are knowledgeable about membership and want to use your experience to add value to RYP’s memberships

  • Love writing, social media, website design, graphic design, or just being creative in general