Opportunities From: Helpline Center Volunteer Connections

2200 N. Maple Avenue, Uptown Rapid, Rapid City, SD 57701 Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm (MT), Tuesday, December 16, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm (MT), Wednesday, December 17, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm (MT), Thursday, December 18,2025 Phone: 605-342-0982 Eligibility: Must be 18 years or older Coverage Area: Rapid City area During the holiday season The Salvation Army provides assistance to families in need. Several volunteers are needed to help with the Christmas distribution. Specifically, volunteers are needed to be toy runners and volunteers to help load Christmas food boxes in vehicles.

Hours: Date(s): Campaign begins Friday, November 21 - Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Time(s): Various times/locations available Phone: 605-342-0982 Eligibility: Anyone may volunteer. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Coverage Area: Counties of Butte, Lawrence, Meade, Pennington and the Northern and Southern Hills area Friday, November 21 - Wednesday, December 24, 2025, The Salvation Army will conduct its annual Red Kettle fundraising campaign. During the holiday season, help the Salvation Army raise money for the people they serve. Volunteer as a bell ringer, either as an individual or as a group.

The Salvation Army's Women's Auxiliary group is actively seeking new members. Women who have a passion to see their community changed for the better, who desire to support families and children through their volunteer activities. If you want to make a big impact by giving a little of your time, the Women's Auxiliary is for you! 

A few of the main events the Auxiliary helps with is our Christmas Toy Shop which is in November and December. They also volunteer for our Coats for Kids, Shop with a Cop, Community baby shower, as well as a fall bake sale and a summer hot dog sale.

The group meets the second Monday of every month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

To volunteer, express interest below or call Angie at 605-342-0982.

Volunteers are needed for The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Spearfish. Volunteer duties will include sorting and organizing donated items. 

To volunteer express interest below or call 605-342-0982.

Volunteers needed for The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Rapid City. Volunteer duties will include sorting and organizing donated items.

To volunteer express interest below or call 605-342-0982.

The Rapid City Salvation Army Thrift Store is looking for volunteers to help recieve donated items. We ask that volunteers be over 18 and be able to lift more than 30lbs. The dock worker will recieve, sort and organize donated items. We have a variety of shifts we recommend 2-4 hour blocks. The thrift store is located at 621 E St Patrick St, Rapid City, SD 57701.

To volunteer express interest below or call Angie at 605-342-0982.

From its inception, The Salvation Army has relied heavily on volunteers who support its programs. Often referred to as “the army behind The Army”, volunteers play a crucial role in response efforts during a disaster by positively impacting the lives of those involved.

In times of community crisis, people frequently want to “give back” and look for ways to share their time and talents with others. Being a part of The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Relief work is an opportunity to provide basic human needs to disaster survivors and first responders in the aftermath of devastating event

The Salvation Army relies on trained and credentialed disaster workers to provide much needed services to those impacted by an emergency or disaster. These individuals are assigned to their local Salvation Army unit and may be contacted to serve locally and/or across the country. 

Please visit this link to become a credentialed volunteer 

Volunteer With Us – The Salvation Army – Emergency Disaster Services