We Love Our Volunteers!

Three Opportunities to Volunteer: Display Prep, Setup, & Lowering

Display Preparations

Person kneeling on grass inspecting the lawn with a long yellow tool nearby.

Join Us for a Fun and Meaningful Volunteer Experience!

Be part of something truly special as we prepare for the Avenue of Flags—one of the largest displays of burial flags in the country! Each year, this breathtaking tribute honors our veterans, and we need helping hands to make it happen.

We’re looking for friendly, community-minded volunteers who don’t mind getting a little dirty, sharing some laughs, and making a difference. Grab your gloves and a long screwdriver, and team up with an incredible group to uncover the buried flagpole holes needed for this powerful display.

This is more than just setting up flags—it’s a chance to give back, connect with others, and honor those who have served. Come ready to have fun, enjoy good company, and be part of a truly inspiring tradition!

Sunday, May 18

1:00pm - 3:30pm

Northlawn Memorial Cemetery
2208 Hwy Blvd, Spencer, IA 51301

25+ Volunteers needed

Thursday, May 22

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Riverside Cemetery
1701 W 4th St, Spencer, IA 51301

50+ Volunteers needed

Friday, May 23 - Rain make up day if needed.

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Riverside Cemetery
1701 W 4th St, Spencer, IA 51301

15+ Volunteers needed

Display Setup

People setting up American flags in a grassy area, with a focus on a man in a red plaid shirt and a child in a green shirt.

Be Part of an Inspiring Tradition – Help Set Up the Avenue of Flags!

Join us as we bring the Avenue of Flags to life! This breathtaking display, one of the largest in the country, honors our veterans in a powerful and moving way—and we need volunteers to help make it happen.

No supplies are needed—just bring yourself, wear clothes that can get a little dirty, and shoes that may get wet. You’ll work alongside a great group of people, placing flags that create a stunning tribute to those who served.

This is a fun, rewarding way to give back, meet new people, and be part of something truly meaningful. Come ready to lend a hand and help make this Memorial Day display unforgettable!

Monday, May 26

7:00am - 8:30am

Northlawn Memorial Cemetery
2208 Hwy Blvd, Spencer, IA 51301

20+ Volunteers needed

Riverside Cemetery
1701 W 4th St, Spencer, IA 51301

60+ Volunteers needed

Display Lowering

Two people unloading striped fabric and poles from a truck.

Help Us Lower the Avenue of Flags – We Need Your Support!

As Memorial Day comes to a close, we need more volunteers to help carefully take down the Avenue of Flags and store them for next year’s tribute. This breathtaking display doesn’t happen without the dedication of volunteers like you!

No supplies are needed—just wear clothes that can get a little dirty and shoes that may get wet. Whether you helped set up or are joining us for the first time, your help is greatly appreciated. With more hands, we can get the job done faster while honoring the flags and the veterans they represent.

This is a fun, meaningful way to give back, connect with others, and be part of a powerful tradition. Grab a friend and join us as we close out this tribute with care and gratitude!

Monday, May 26

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Northlawn Memorial Cemetery
2208 Hwy Blvd, Spencer, IA 51301

25+ Volunteers needed

Riverside Cemetery
1701 W 4th St, Spencer, IA 51301

75+ Volunteers needed