Volunteer Iowa in Mills County | Sheri Bowen on Purpose, Community, and Connection

What if the key to living longer, healthier, and more fulfilled lives is simple involvement?In this episode of Mills County Roots, Carlene Hall sits down with Sheri Bowen, Mills County native and longtime public health leader, to talk about Volunteer Iowa and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.After retiring as Administrator of Mills County Public Health, Sheri didn’t slow down. Now she connects adults 55 or better with meaningful volunteer opportunities across Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page counties.In this conversation, you’ll learn about:• Volunteer opportunities at local libraries, museums, schools, and food pantries• The Lake in Child Development Center and youth reading programs• The Glenwood Area Historical Museum• Southwest Iowa Technical Career Hub• How nonprofits can partner with Volunteer Iowa• Why community involvement improves physical and mental healthWhether you want to rock babies, organize artifacts, listen to children read, greet visitors, or help behind the scenes, there is a place for you.If you are 55 or better and looking for purpose, connection, and impact, this episode is for you.Mills County Roots highlights the people who make our communities stronger. Subscribe and follow for more local stories from across Mills County.