Peck takes the reins of volunteer program

The town of Libby is home to a numerous events put on by volunteers. One organization that helps with many of those events is the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Terry Peck is the new volunteer coordinator for the organization. She is replacing Kate Huntsberger, who recently retired.

The Libby R.S.V.P. started in 2010 and employed Huntsberger as the organization’s first volunteer coordinator.

“Kate did a wonderful job during her tenure as the volunteer coordinator. I have some big shoes to fill, she was a master,” Peck said.

R.S.V.P. also hired, Trina Kerzman to be the new State Health Insurance Assistance Program counselor for Lincoln County.

R.S.V.P. is a national network of over 500,000 volunteers and is an advocate for volunteerism. They are part of the Corporation for National and Community Service. The mission of R.S.V.P. is to engage retired seniors to meet critical community needs.

Peck was born and raised in Helena. She moved to Libby in 2010 with her husband, Mark. Since arriving in Libby, Terry has volunteered for various organizations and events, including the Heritage Museum, Bark for Life, Red Cross Disaster Action Team, Kootenai Wildland Firefighter Challenge and the Irish Fair.

She started her work with R.S.V.P. as a volunteer in August of 2014. She joined the program because she feels it is a worthwhile and meaningful endeavor that encompasses her passions.

“This is a great way for me to help the community I live in,” she said. “Libby is such a generous town and a lot of events wouldn’t happen if it wasn’t for it’s great pool of volunteers.”

Peck is excited to start her new role within the community.

“I look forward to meeting all the volunteers and talking with all of our stations to see what needs can be met,” she said.

Peck will have regular hours at the Libby Senior Center on the first and fourth Thursdays of each month from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Peck hopes people within the community stops by to chat with her.

“I encourage people within the community to stop by and see me to say hi.”