Northwest Iowa RSVP - Retired Senior Volunteer Program

08/22/2026

Join us at the Senior Fair at Lakes Area Senior/Activity Center in Spirit Lake from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - speakers, lots of vendors, lunch, and more! We would love to see you - stop by anytime until 4!

08/19/2026

I'm looking forward to sharing RSVP at the Algona Library on Thursday, August 27th at 10am. Please come by to hear about Senior Life Solutions from KRHC, Hospice of the Heartland, and RSVP as we talk about Healthy Aging.

08/13/2026

Important request from our partner station UDMO - Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc.

🎉 Help Us Make Birthdays Brighter! 🎈

UDMO loves helping children and families celebrate special days!

The Clay County office is collecting new toys, games and birthday party supplies to help make birthdays extra special.

Help us restock and spread some birthday joy!

https://www.udmo.com/counties/clay/

08/13/2026

Who’s planning a trip to the Clay County Fair next month? Why not volunteer a few hours and get a free admission ticket just for sharing your time in the Art Barn! Sign up today!

Volunteering is such a good way to help nonprofits!!! You will also get a FREE ADMISSION to the Clay County Fair!!!

Here is the sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4FAEA629A6FB6-volunteer #/

See you then!!

08/06/2026

Mobile Food Pantry. Volunteers needed! Please see Media Advisory for times!

08/04/2026

Thank you for all that you do, Hazel!

Volunteer Spotlight!
Thrifty's can't do what we do without the help of our volunteers. To honor these dedicated and amazing people we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU!
Our June Volunteer of the Month:
Hazel Wilson has been a steady joyful presence at Thrifty’s for 14 years. After moving from Wales in 2011, she befriended a Thrifty’s volunteer at church- a friendship that led her to start helping in the store’s linen area, where she still sorts sheets, blankets, towels, curtains, rugs and pillows every Monday (and often an extra day when she can).

Hazel says she volunteers for one simple reason: “the people”. She now carries on the work she once shared with her friend, who has since passed away, honoring their connection through her service. She also gives her time to the Estherville Garden Club.

Thrifty’s, owned by Hope Haven, depends on volunteers like Hazel to support its mission of helping others live fulfilling lives – and is always eager to welcome new volunteers. Thank you, Hazel, for your years of dedications and the heart you bring to Thrifty’s
💙 Interested in making a difference too? We're always looking for volunteers to join our team at Thrifty’s. Your time and talents help support Hope Haven's mission while serving our community.

08/04/2026

Thank you to Spirit Lake Elementary for the feature in the recent “We Are Spirit Lake” flyer! Our Dickinson County RSVP volunteers LOVE participating in the Pen Pal program each year with Mrs. Laven’s 4th grade students! If you’d like to learn more about our Pen Pal programs in Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth, or Palo Alto counties, message us or contact your local RSVP coordinator!

07/31/2026

Fun and corny volunteer activity.... can't beat that!🌽

If you’d like to help shuck corn, come on out tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM! Your help is greatly appreciated and plays a big part in making Sweet Corn Days a success!

It’s also a great opportunity to get some volunteer hours in! 🌽