Mobilizing for Impact:
Volunteers Build Stronger Communities
Our Mission
“Inspiring volunteers and efficiently connecting them with the needs of our community”
A full service volunteer organization, the Flint Hills Volunteer Center helps recruit and retain volunteers for local charitable organizations in need. Rapid community growth means more volunteers are needed to meet the demand. FHVC is rising to the challenge by creating initiatives to generate community awareness and resources for the nonprofits they support.
With an ever-expanding network of volunteers which currently includes over 600 committed individuals that serve over 50 nonprofits in over 100 different volunteer positions, FHVC is the bedrock for area community service.
Since its conception in the mid-1970s as the Riley County RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) and later as the Flint Hills RSVP this organization has been working tirelessly for 50+ years to increase rates of volunteerism in the community and boost overall quality of life. Rebranding to the Flint Hills Volunteer Center in 2014, they now offer volunteer opportunities for all ages – from middle school to retirement.
“The true essence of happiness lies in selflessly serving others,” Aillene Aquino, Volunteer Coordinator said. “By giving back, you have not only brought joy and support to others but have also enriched your life with valuable experiences and personal growth. Together, we can achieve extraordinary things and create a better future for everyone.”
Join our robust volunteer network today and become an integral part of shaping the future of our community.
Client Testimonials
Core Programs Include:
- AmeriCorps Seniors (formerly RSVP) is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people 55 and over. Volunteers use the skills and talents they’ve learned over the years or they develop new ones while serving in a variety of volunteer activities within our community.
- Connecting Students to Communities provides volunteer opportunities for students as a conduit to teach workplace readiness skills, enhance academic performance, inspire a lifetime commitment to service, and address the needs of recipient nonprofit organizations. Recruitment targets middle school, high school, and college students.
- Suicide Awareness (P.A.C.T.) utilizes trained volunteers to educate the community on risk factors for suicide, along with the interventions available for help.
- Medical Transportation volunteers provide independence and freedom to local seniors by helping them get to medical appointments in Manhattan.
- Neighbor 2 Neighbor is a volunteer program in the city of Manhattan that helps elderly residents remain in their home. This program connects volunteers, volunteer groups, and organizations with Manhattan residents who need assistance. Volunteers help with snow removal and basic yard work.
Staff Members
Board of Directors
Ronnie Grice
President
K-State Police Department
Lindy Lindquist
Vice President
K-State Research & Extension; Retired
Jennifer Wilson
Secretary
K-State Research & Extension
Angela Fobes
Treasurer
Meritrust Credit Union
Sue Simmons
Immediate Past President
Retired Federal Civilian (Army)
Heather Cunningham
Next Chapter Support
Julie Gibbs
Riley County Health Department
Jacob Kujath
James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A.
Lucy Straily
Your Medicare Simplified
Missy Tener
AMICUS Wealth Partners
