Friend,

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. As you know, nothing we do works without the support of  IDP’s volunteers, whether that’s helping us answer phones at IDP HQ or knocking on doors for a Democratic campaign near you. Volunteers are the backbone of IDP and the lifeblood of strong Democratic campaigns. 

That’s why this Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating by sharing some of the many opportunities we have for you to get involved with IDP and Democratic campaigns in every corner of the state. In addition to the opportunities I’ll list for you below, there are so many more that you can find on our online event calendar, from knocking on doors to making calls for candidates – whatever method of volunteering is up your alley, we’ve got you covered. 

While money is a critical resource for campaigns and IDP to have, we can’t emphasize enough how important it is for people to donate time as well. Time is the only resource that we can’t save up, nor get back once it’s gone; so when you donate your time, you’re giving Democratic campaigns the most valuable resource you can offer. I hope you’ll join me in donating your time this Volunteer Appreciation Month.

Yours,

Rita Hart

Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party

Celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month by joining IDP at one of the many events being hosted in every corner of the state. See the full list of events by visiting iowademocrats.org and clicking the “Calendar” button in the top right corner.

Bohannan for Congress (IA-1) Spring Listening Tour

April 16, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Multiple events are being held in Coralville, Iowa City, Penn/North Liberty, Solon, and Tiffin.

Addresses provided upon RSVP.

See IDP Event Calendar for more information

Corkery for Congress (IA-2): Daily Phone Bank - Virtual

Weekdays, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Meeting link provided upon RSVP

See IDP Event Calendar for more information

Corkery for Congress (IA-2): Volunteer Huddle - Virtual

April 17, 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm

Meeting link provided upon RSVP

See IDP Event Calendar for more information

Loew for Iowa Senate (District 12): Fundraiser for Nicole Loew

April 14, 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Revelton Distilling Company, 1400 W. Clay St., Osceola, IA 50213

See IDP Event Calendar for more information

Polk County Democrats Women’s Event

April 16, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Windsor Heights Community Center, 6900 School St., Windsor Heights, IA 50324

RSVP/Advance Signup Required. 

See IDP Event Calendar for more information

Candidate Chat with Mandi Remington, Candidate for Johnson County Board of Supervisors

April 13, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

101 West Main Street, Solon, Iowa 52240

See IDP Event Calendar for more information

Do you have an event that should be listed here or on the IDP Events Online Calendar? Submit an event to be added to IDP’s public event calendar by filling out our quick event submission form.

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