Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are the lifeblood of any association and RHAWA is no exception. Dedicated volunteers are essential to the ongoing success of RHAWA’s programs and publications. These opportunities allow you to strengthen your skills and build your network. And, of course, as a volunteer, you can give back to the industry that supports you. When we contribute as individuals, the whole benefits.

To volunteer, contact the Grassroots Organizer at (206) 905-0609 to talk about your interests and talents, and we can connect you with meaningful ways to get involved. 

Become a Grassroots Advocate

As a grassroots membership-based organization, RHAWA is made stronger by the involvement of its members. RHAWA's government affairs team is always looking for members to:

Contact Daniel Bannon to get involved. 

Become a Contributing Author or be a guest on our podcast

It’s been said you can’t claim to be an author until you’re published. If that’s the case, we’ve got a couple ways for you to become an official author right here!

RHAWA is more than happy to review any and all blog posts pertaining to the rental housing industry. RHAWA cannot guarantee all submitted articles will be posted. Articles must be educational and cannot compete with products and services offered by RHAWA. RHAWA reserves the right to edit or refuse articles. RHAWA may give permission for articles to be reprinted with the stipulation that credit be given to the original author and the publication. Submit your blog post for consideration here. 

RHAWA’s Current Newspaper is the leading rental housing industry news journal in Washington State. Current reviews industry related legislative activity, vacancy trends, property management and maintenance information, as well as business and personal finance. The majority of RHAWA's membership is made up of independent rental owners and reside in the Puget Sound region.

RHAWA is more than happy to review any and all articles pertaining to the rental housing industry. RHAWA cannot guarantee all submitted articles will be published. Articles must be educational and cannot compete with products and services offered by RHAWA. RHAWA reserves the right to edit or refuse articles. RHAWA may give permission for articles to be reprinted with the stipulation that credit be given to the original author and the publication.

Specifications

  • Educational article
  • Around 650 words in a Word document
  • Optional graphics or photos
  • Author byline + head-shot
  • Final paragraph about company including contact info.

Submit your article for consideration here. Articles are selected the first week of each month and will most likely appear in the following month's edition.

If you are interested in advertising opportunities, please refer to CURRENT's ad agreement for ad specs, rates, and deadlines.
If you feel passionate about an issue or curious about a topic you feel should be covered in the podcast, please contact Corey Hjalseth with your ideas. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Luke Brown. 

Become an Education Volunteer

RHAWA is looking for volunteer educators for our ongoing seminars and other educational resources - become part of a fast moving, vibrant community that is experiencing dramatic growth.

We provide you with adult learning training, all the class material and work with your schedule. You provide an enthusiastic and engaging personality, experience with group facilitation, great communication skills, and act as a representative of the Rental Housing Association of Washington. Review our Instructor Handbook for policies and benefit information.

Relying upon your knowledge and experience in the industry, you help us build and maintain curriculum and other educational resources. We publish and produce all materials, citing, and recognizing all contributors. Contact Denise Myers to learn more.

You take a leadership role at a monthly member networking meeting at a restaurant in your area. We mail you discussion guides on various rental operations topics and invite members to the meetings. Based on the topic, you lead discussion yourself, or invite an appropriate professional from your area to help. Contact Daniel Bannon to learn more.

Join a Committee

Take an active role in determining how the association allocates its resources. RHAWA is at its best when the Board of Directors, staff, and members all have input and can collaborate to further the interests of independent housing providers throughout Washington.

Chair: Neil Wilson | Staff: Geoff Schertz | Frequency: Bi-Monthly

Purpose: Oversees preliminary financial planning and provides guidance to the Board of Directors in support of approval of the annual budget, safeguarding organizational assets, recommends organizational financial policies, anticipates financial matters for the Board’s consideration, provides the Board of Directors regular, timely and accurate financial statements, assists in financial record retention. 

Chair: Chris Benis

Staff: Denise Myers

Frequency: When Needed

Purpose: To discuss and recommend improvements to educational resources and programs.

Chair: Chris Benis

Staff: Tim Hatley

Frequency: When needed

Purpose: To review and recommend to the Board of Directors legal positions in which RHAWA may choose to become involved.

Co-Chairs: Larry Crites, Christopher Cutting

Staff: Daniel Bannon and Tim Hatley

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

Purpose: To ensure RHAWA actively promotes the interests of the rental housing industry to state, county and local legislative bodies. Makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding legislative policy.

Chair: Sharon Cunnington

Staff: Ivan Kallevig

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

Purpose: The purpose of the Membership Committee shall be to encourage all persons interested in RHAWA to join and become active members of the association as well as recommend policies and strategies for enhancing membership in RHAWA. The membership committee helps to ensure a growing and vital membership organization.  

Chair: William Shadbolt

Staff: Corey Hjalseth

Frequency: When Needed

Purpose: To raise funds for activities of the Political Action Committee (PAC). To determine which candidates for state, county, and local offices support the rental housing industry, and should be financially supported by RHAWA through recommendations made by the PAC.

GET INVOLVED.  Contact a Membership Specialist today.