The Committee’s Work

Mission and Vision

The RCP Advisory Committee is a voluntary group of subject matter experts who serve to advance five key purposes:

  1. Program Development
  2. Content Contribution in Specialized Fields
  3. Staff Training/Mentoring
  4. Research Collaboration
  5. Fundraising

The committee consists of Global Volunteers program participants who have in-depth knowledge in areas such as healthcare, education, nutrition, information technology, research, or child development. Global Volunteers executives also participate as members of the committee.

RCP Advisory Committee Bios

Guiding Principles

  • We operate in an advisory capacity specifically for the Global Volunteers Reaching Children’s Potential initiative
  • In keeping with Global Volunteers philosophy, we work under the guidance of local partners in the countries served by RCP, who determine our priorities and deliverables
  • We report to the Global Volunteers Board of Directors
  • Our efforts enable delivery of Global Volunteers’ 12 Essential Services
  • The work we do actively supports many of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
  • The committee conducts virtual meetings quarterly, and the committee’s work is done collectively in focused subcommittees that include:
    • Healthcare
    • Research
    • Curriculum and Education
    • Entrepreneurship and Development
Healthcare Subcommittee
  • Oversee opening of clinic
  • Draft and review clinic operational protocols (e.g., budgeting, inventory, operations)
  • Review supply and equipment requests and clinic budget proposals
  • Draft guidelines for the roles of healthcare volunteers (licensed and students)
  • Secure ongoing sources of supplies and funding
  • Monitor the analysis of Reportable Events within the clinic and provide appropriate feedback and recommendations
  • Facilitate communication with and mentor clinic staff (primarily non-medical staff) regarding clinic operations
  • Assist research subcommittee on projects involving clinic data as needed
  • Members: Barbara Morris (chair), Bill Goldman, Teresa Omeddo, Melinda Staveley, John Taylor, Phil Zeitler
  • Staff Liaisons: Anna Mwenda, Drew Philbrook, Mindy Lull
Research Subcommittee
  • Identify research and data collection needs related to the RCP Program
  • Develop research contracts and set expectations of external groups wishing to do research
  • Review and make recommendations regarding external research proposals
  • Maintain integrity and balance of research projects (including considerations of the impact on the community; conflicts of interest, and ethical research conduct)
  • Solicit research updates from external research projects on a regular basis
  • Assist in reporting research results back to the community participants
  • Consult with Healthcare Subcommittee on projects involving clinic data as needed
  • Members: Phil Zeitler (Chair), Carol Conzelman, Ruth Curran, John Taylor
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Curriculum and Education Subcommittee
  • Oversee and organize new RCP Caregiver and ongoing RCP Caregiver training
  • Help prepare and review educational materials for RCP families
    • Review and/or draft workshop materials
    • Help develop flip charts for home visits
  • Advise volunteer involvement in local schools
    • Work with Volunteer Prep subgroup to develop guidance documents for school volunteers
    • Advise on matters related to classroom teaching and language camps
  • Organize and involve other RCP Committee members based on expertise needed for caregiver training and workshop/flipchart preparation
  • Assist Global Volunteers staff by providing specific expertise for program or curriculum development in areas such as food, nutrition and technologies
  • Members: Henry Wambuii (Co-Chair), Ruth Curran (Co-Chair), Lynn Aytch, Carol Conzelman, Amanda Hasley, Pam Griffin, Alyssa Kornowa, Robi Kronberg, Barbara Morris, Teresa Omeda, Deborah Pollard, Melinda Staveley, John Taylor, Phil Zeitler
  • Staff Liaisons: Drew Philbrook, Mindy Lull
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Entrepreneurship & Development Subcommittee
  • Examine the feasibility of future entrepreneurial projects (e.g., a women’s co-op)
  • As needed, assist in the development and advise future entrepreneurial projects
  • Members: Deborah Pollard (Chair), Alyssa Kornowa, Pam Griffin, Henry Wambuii
  • Staff Liaison: Drew Philbrook