Fall in Henderson means Water Street fills up fast, with car shows, community nights, and weekend events that pull everyone back downtown. But the most surprising “event season” story we found this year isn’t about a festival at all. It’s about the people who quietly volunteer inside the Henderson Police Department and how much they change the day to day experience for residents, officers, and staff alike.

We sit down with Jenny Boeve, Henderson PD’s volunteer coordinator, to unpack what police volunteering really looks like. Jenny shares how she went from a career in major event directing to local service, and why retention is the hidden engine of any volunteer program. We talk about building a culture that feels like family while still setting clear expectations, keeping communication tight, and matching the right skill set to the right assignment so volunteers actually want to stay.

You’ll hear about the wide range of Henderson volunteer opportunities: front lobby support at substations, detention center help, sewing and repairs, missing persons assistance, cold case support, dispatch retirees helping with subpoenas, patrol vehicle assistants keeping fleet operations moving, and even handicap parking education with the traffic unit. We also dig into the Citizens Academy and why a behind the scenes look at public safety can build trust, curiosity, and long term civic engagement.

If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to serve in Henderson, this conversation lays out practical next steps and the mindset that makes volunteering sustainable. Subscribe, share this with someone who loves their community, and leave a review with the volunteer role you’d want to try.