Opportunities From: Helpline Center Volunteer Connections

Make a Difference: Join Our Food Bank Family

Are you ready to help us tackle hunger in our community? Join us at our distribution center and play a key role in ensuring South Dakota families have the nourishment they need to reach their fullest potential. 

What You'll Do:

Your tasks may vary, but they’re all about putting food on the table! Shifts last up to 2 hours and may include:

BackPack Program
Help us pack nutritious food for kids in Sioux Falls! Work alongside fellow volunteers in an assembly line—some packing while others restock supplies. Together, we’ll make sure kids have the fuel they need to learn and grow.

Food Box Packing
Get involved in packing food boxes for our local seniors or for mobile distributions that support families. It’s a great way to connect with others while making a real impact in your community.

Bulk Food Processing
Join us in our bulk food room, where we take larger quantities and turn them into family-sized portions, including bulk produce. 

Food Sorting and Quality Assurance

As a volunteer, you’ll play a crucial role in sorting food donations or produce  to ensure they are safe for distribution. You’ll also help categorize items, making sure everything is ready for our school and wellness pantries.

Support and Training:

Please arrive at least 5 minutes early and dress in comfy layers with enclosed shoes. We’ll give you the scoop on your tasks and provide support throughout your shift.

Who Can Volunteer:

Age Requirements:

For safety, all volunteers must be 11 years or older, and those under 14 should bring a parent or guardian to help out.

Grab Your Crew!

Volunteering is better with friends, family, or coworkers. If you’re signing up as a group, please use the "respond as a team" feature.

If you need to cancel, just call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

This opportunity offers semi-flexible scheduling between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Once you sign up, you’re welcome to start your shift after 9:00 AM and stay for up to 3 hours or until we close at 4:30.

When signing up, please include a note about the time you plan to arrive. Thank you!

Feeding South Dakota receives thousands of pounds of donated food per year from various food drives and our retail salvage program, so we need your help to sort it so that we can stock our school and wellness pantries.

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteers will check expiration dates and labels on donated food, and then sort the donated food into categories such as Protein, Rice & Pasta, Cereal, for later distribution to school and wellness pantries.

Support/Training:

Please arrive at least 5 minutes early and wear comfortable clothing in layers and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes. Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival and will have staff support throughout their shift. 

Qualifications:

If you need to cancel your shift for any reason, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

This opportunity offers semi-flexible scheduling between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Once you sign up, you’re welcome to start your shift after 9:00 AM and stay for up to 3 hours.

Your talents can open doors and create new possibilities.

Everyone has something valuable to share. Whether you've built a career around a particular skill, developed a lifelong hobby, or simply enjoy teaching others, your talents can help enrich the lives of the people supported by Black Hills Works.

As a Share Your Skills Volunteer, you'll use your knowledge and experience to introduce participants to new hobbies, teach practical skills, or support programs in meaningful ways.

We're always looking for volunteers with interests or expertise such as:

Don't see your skill listed? We'd love to hear your ideas! We'll work with you to find a volunteer opportunity that matches your interests and helps participants discover new experiences, build confidence, and develop lifelong skills.

Whether you're volunteering for a single workshop or on an ongoing basis, your knowledge can inspire growth, independence, and new opportunities.

Interested in sharing your skills? Contact Carrie Moser at cmoser@bhws.com or 605-718-6207 to learn more.

Volunteer together. Strengthen your team. Make a lasting community impact.

Looking for a meaningful way for your business, church, school, civic organization, or community group to give back? Black Hills Works offers flexible group volunteer opportunities that allow teams to make a positive difference while building stronger connections with one another.

Whether you're looking for a one-time service project or an ongoing partnership, we'll work with your group to find a volunteer experience that matches your interests, skills, and schedule.

Group projects may include:

Volunteering together is a rewarding way to strengthen teamwork while helping create welcoming, inclusive spaces for nearly 600 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by Black Hills Works.

Ready to plan a group volunteer experience? Contact Carrie Moser at cmoser@bhws.com or 605-718-6207 to get started.

Share your passions. Create memorable experiences. Make someone's day.

Some of the best moments are created through simple, everyday activities. As an Activity Volunteer, you'll share your favorite hobbies and interests with the people supported by Black Hills Works while encouraging community connection, confidence, and fun.

Whether you enjoy gardening, backing, music, crafting, board games, walking, reading, seasonal decorating, or another favorite pastime, your enthusiasm can help create meaningful experiences and last memories. 

Volunteer opportunities may include: 

No special experience is required - just a willingness to share your time, encourage others, and have fun. 

Whether you volunteer once a month or more regularly, your unique interests can inspire new experiences and brighten someone's day. 

Interested in becoming an Activity Volunteer? Contact Carrie Moser at cmoser@bhws.com or 605-718-6207 to learn more. 

Help creativity flourish. Inspire artists. Make a difference. 

The Suzie Cappa Art Center (SCAC), a program of Black Hills Works, is home to talented artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities who create, learn, and share their work with our community. As an Art Studio Volunteer, you'll help create an encouraging, welcoming studio where artists can explore their creativity and express themselves through art. Whether you're chatting with artists while they work, helping organize supplies, assisting with projects, or lending a hand during exhibits and special events, your time helps make our studio a place where creativity thrives.

Volunteers aren't just helping at an art center. They're becoming part of a working studio where talented artists are creating original pieces every day. Volunteer opportunities include:

No art experience is needed! If you enjoy meeting new people, encouraging creativity, and making a positive impact, we'll provide the training and support you need. 

Why you'll love volunteering at SCAC:

Whether you can volunteer once a week or just a few hours each month, your time makes a lasting impact. 

To learn more or become a volunteer at Suzie Cappa Art Center, please contact:
Carrie Moser
Email: cmoser@bhws.com
Phone: 605-718-6207

As a new school year begins, we're already preparing weekend food packs for kids across South Dakota, and we need your help packaging sunflower seeds for our Backpack Program.

You'll scoop, weigh, and seal individual bags of sunflower seeds that will be included in weekend food packs for children who may not have enough to eat when school is out. Every bag you package helps ensure a child has nutritious food to take home for the weekend.

Thank you for helping make weekends a little brighter for children across South Dakota :)

Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented volunteer to assist with a variety of data entry tasks, which may include scanning and processing waivers, entering information from paper documents into a computer, and updating volunteer and opportunity information. This role supports our behind-the-scenes operations and helps keep our information accurate.

Qualifications

Meals on Wheels Packing: Location: Active Generations Main (2300 W. 46th St)

Arrive at 9:20 am, packing starts at 9:30 am.

Volunteers pack over 550 meals daily in under an hour.

Minimum age is 16. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

If you’re interested or would like more information, please reach out to Sam at slocke@activegen.org or call (605) 333-3305. You can also fill out our volunteer application and we will reach out to you soon: https://form.jotform.com/250265785532158

Thank you for considering making a difference and brightening someone’s day!

Assist the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center with operations at the NFAA Outdoor National Field Championships & IFAA World Field Championships 2026. With many duties and time slots to cover, you are sure to find a volunteer opportunity you enjoy and fits in your schedule. No archery experience required!

Follow the link below to sign up to volunteer TODAY!

https://app.unison.io/schedules/1m4lLlp46N5t6ICOpAIgLC

Our Family Connections rooms need an updated paint coat. We will be painting two entry ways, the bathroom, and two offices. This will be 14 years+. Shifts vary depending on your availability and family connections schedule. 

SDSU Extension has created a variety of helpful resources, including recipe cards, grocery-saving tips, food preservation guides, and other materials designed to help individuals and families make the most of their food budgets while reducing food waste.

We're looking for volunteers to help assemble these resources into pamphlets that will be distributed through our agency partners across the state.

By signing up, you'll help organize, collate, and prepare these materials so they can reach neighbors in need!

***Additional slots may open, so please add yourself to the waitlist!

Gather all tools from both IT rooms and garage. Organize and inventory what we have, what we have duplicates of, and what seems to be missing.

Go through everything in the closet. Open games and ensure all pieces are present. Test markers and pens. Throw away super small or broken crayons. Sharpen pencils. Edit down coloring books. Toss any random things that don't belong anywhere.

Go through WFC toys and throw away broken toys, make sure everything has its pieces and all pieces are together in the same room.

Description:
We are seeking dedicated adults to serve as Literacy Allies, a vital role focused on accelerating foundational
reading skills for our youngest learners. In this position, you will work in our schools with small groups of
kindergarten and first-grade students, delivering purposeful, intentional practice that is strictly aligned with the
University of Florida Literacy Initiative (UFLI) framework. To ensure your success, you will collaborate closely with  our District Literacy Coach for ongoing instructional guidance, training, and logistical support. By investing your  time and professional skills, you will provide the targeted, high-quality support our youngest learners need to  build a lifetime of literacy success.

Weekly Time Slots
The initial pilot program will serve three elementary schools, each with its own unique scheduling windows to
accommodate student needs. Because routines are vital for our classrooms, we ask that all Literacy Allies
review the timeframes at the link below and select the building, the day of the week, and the one-hour time slot
that best fits their professional availability to maintain consistency week after week. You will receive a follow-up
email in early August.

Key Commitment & Requirements

Team of Allies: A team of six Literacy Allies can partner and commit to cover three hours per
week, two twenty-minute sessions with five minutes between sessions.

Each volunteer for this program is considered an “Unsupervised Volunteer” as you will work with students
without a teacher directly present. Due to that, we must complete a background check. The following link will
take you to the site where you can complete the information to have a check done. You will need to sign up for
an account using an email address and password you will create: bit.ly/sfsdvolunteerbc

Training Schedule
To prepare you for success in the classroom, there will be mandatory, comprehensive professional learning for
all Literacy Allies throughout September. While detailed scheduling information will be shared in early August,
our current vision for this training is an interactive, four-week series where allies attend a single one-hour session
each week in September. We plan to maximize this hour by splitting it into three high-impact segments that
allow for questions and answers at the school sites.
Click the Link to Sign Up for the SFSD Community Literacy Allies Program: https://forms.gle/WMzA2LH1vNaX9yej8 

Share your time. Share your heart. Make a new friend.
Some of the people supported by Black Hills Works are looking for something many of us value every day—a genuine friendship.

As a Community Companion Volunteer, you'll be matched with an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability who shares similar interests. Together you'll spend time doing everyday activities like grabbing coffee, taking a walk, attending a community event, playing games, working on puzzles, exploring local attractions, or simply enjoying good conversation.

You don't need any special experience—just kindness, patience, and a willingness to connect. We'll provide guidance and support to help you build a meaningful friendship.

Volunteer commitment:

A few hours of your time can help someone feel more connected, confident, and included in our community. And chances are, you'll leave each visit smiling too.

To learn more or sign up, please contact:

Carrie Moser at cmoser@bhws.com or 605-718-6207.

Hunger Action Month • September 2026

Volunteer-A-Thon

Delivering Through the Decades

For decades, volunteers have helped deliver hope across South Dakota. This September, we’re celebrating the people who make our mission possible — and we want you to be part of it.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH

PICK YOUR DECADE. PICK YOUR SHIFT. DELIVER HOPE.

Join us for any shift — or all of them! Each two-hour shift features a different decade of music to keep the energy going all day long. (If the shift is full, please join the waitlist!)

5:00 – 7:00 AM  •  The 70’s

8:00 – 10:00 AM  •  The 70’s (SHIFT IS FULL)

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM  •  The 80’s (SHIFT IS FULL)

2:00 – 4:00 PM  •  The 80’s (SHIFT IS FULL)

5:00 – 7:00 PM  •  The 90’s

8:00 – 10:00 PM  •  The 00’s

  Limited-edition Volunteer-A-Thon t-shirt available for purchase — wear your shirt and celebrate with fellow volunteers

  Complimentary snacks and beverages provided during your shift

  Optional behind-the-scenes tours of Feeding South Dakota

  Individuals, families, friends, and groups are all welcome

Your Shift

Tasks may vary but they’re all about putting food on the table! Shifts last 2 hours and include time for complimentary snacks, tours, and mingling. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to check in.

What to Wear

Dress in comfortable layers. Fully enclosed, closed-heel shoes are required. No Crocs or sandals permitted. If you purchased a Delivering Through the Decades t-shirt, we encourage you to wear it while volunteering.

Age Requirements

All volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 need a parent or guardian to participate.

Accommodations

All abilities are welcome! If you need accommodations, reach out to us at volunteer@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Need to Cancel?

Just call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Join us this Hunger Action Month and help us continue Delivering Through the Decades — because for decades, volunteers have been the heartbeat of our mission.

Join Make-A-Wish in celebrating a local wish kid! We are seeking a Spanish-speaking volunteer to join us in celebrating the granting of a wish. The volunteer will be present during the Wish Reveal celebration party with the family and will facilitate interpretation between the parent and the Make-A-Wish representatives that are present. The exact party time is being confirmed, likely starting at 4pm and expected time should be around 1 hour or up to 2.

The volunteer will be required to pass a criminal background check covered by the chapter and sign a Conflict of Interest & Ethics Statement before participation is confirmed.

Volunteers are needed to help in a variety of ways at the September 29th 'Community Connect' Event. Help is needed to set up at the Central State's Fairgrounds (Fine Arts Building) on Sept. 28th.  This may include moving tables, chairs, helping to unload vehicles & place items around the room to prepare for people to 'shop' for the donated / free items available at the event. Help is needed at the actual event on Tuesday, September 29th anytime between 10am - 3pm.  Individuals and families needing assistance can choose to receive a haircut / grooming, a shower, or 'shop' through our various food, household & clothing items available for pick up. Volunteers can make an impact in any one of these areas, or to help carry items for people, etc. Lunch is provided on this day. You can also make an impact by helping afterwards, as we clean up & prepare for the next one in March. This may entail loading items, general cleanup, etc. Informational tables will also be set up to learn more about services available in our community. Volunteers can help in many ways. Contact Steph Kor or Amy Mikulak for more information. skor.journeyon@gmail.com 605-416-0249. 

Requirements:

We ask that volunteers complete front desk training to review the phone system and commonly asked questions prior to their first volunteer shift.  Please email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to set-up a date/time for Sioux Falls Front Desk Training.  Thank you!

Key Responsibilities:

The front desk volunteer will be responsible for greeting guests and answering phone calls.

Hunger Action Month • September 2026

Volunteer-A-Thon

Delivering Through the Decades

For decades, volunteers have helped deliver hope across South Dakota. This September, we’re celebrating the people who make our mission possible — and we want you to be part of it.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND

PICK YOUR DECADE. PICK YOUR SHIFT. DELIVER HOPE.

Join us for any shift — or all of them! Each two-hour shift features a different decade of music to keep the energy going all day long. (If the shift is full, please join the waitlist!)

7:00 – 9:00 AM  •  The 70’s

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM  •  The 80’s

1:00 – 3:00 PM  •  The 80’s

4:00 – 6:00 PM  •  The 90’s

7:00 – 9:00 PM  •  The 00’s

  Limited-edition Volunteer-A-Thon t-shirt available for purchase — wear your shirt and celebrate with fellow volunteers

  Complimentary snacks and beverages provided during your shift

  Optional behind-the-scenes tours of Feeding South Dakota

  Individuals, families, friends, and groups are all welcome

Your Shift

Tasks may vary but they’re all about putting food on the table! Shifts last 2 hours and include time for complimentary snacks, tours, and mingling. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to check in.

What to Wear

Dress in comfortable layers. Fully enclosed, closed-heel shoes are required. No Crocs or sandals permitted. If you purchased a Delivering Through the Decades t-shirt, we encourage you to wear it while volunteering.

Age Requirements

All volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 need a parent or guardian to participate.

Accommodations

All abilities are welcome! If you need accommodations, reach out to us at volunteer@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Need to Cancel?

Just call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Join us this Hunger Action Month and help us continue Delivering Through the Decades — because for decades, volunteers have been the heartbeat of our mission.

Our family gatherings provide a unique volunteer opportunity for individuals who have a heart for children in foster care and/or children who have been adopted. Each month adoptive, foster and kinship families gather for a meal, building community, caregiver training and kids club. Our buddies are a vital piece of this evening to ensure our kids club is successful!

Role of the Buddy:

Background check is required

Help bring food directly to neighbors across South Dakota.

Every month, Feeding South Dakota serves more than 12,000 families in all 66 counties.

Our Mobile Food Distribution Program allows us to go where hunger is instead of expecting families to travel long distances for food.

By volunteering, you'll experience communities across South Dakota while making a direct impact on families facing food insecurity.

Training: Please arrive at least 5 minutes early. Staff will provide all training and support throughout your shift.

Dress: Comfortable clothing in layers and fully enclosed shoes.

Lunch: Please pack a lunch, snacks, and drinks. Breaks are taken while traveling.

Location:
Feeding South Dakota
4701 N Westport Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107

Check-In:
Use the side door next to the garage door on the south side of the building. Ring the doorbell, and a staff member will let you in.

Your time helps Feeding South Dakota bring nutritious food directly to neighbors across the state. Thank you for helping us ensure that no matter where someone lives, they have access to food and hope.

The Great Plains Tribal Health's Home Visiting Program presents the Healthy Families Carnival & needs YOUR help! There will be many family-friendly games and activities for all ages, including, face-painting, inflatables, arts & crafts, games, food (& sundaes for volunteers!) & more. Lunch is provided for volunteers. 10am - 4pm Aug. 1st. Ramkota Best Western's Rushmore Room. Contact Joe for questions & more information. joe.tyon@gptchb.org 605-858-5600

Hope to see you there & bring a friend to volunteer too!

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

Without volunteers we would not be able to build homes, communities and hope! 

ReStore Address: 

721 E Amidon Street 

Sioux Falls, SD  57104

Duties will include: 

Staff Onsite: 

         Jeremiah - ReStore Manager 

         Mike- ReStore Assistant Manager 

What to bring: 

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

**NOTICE** This Opportunity is NOT AVAILABLE. This are ONLY created for testing purposes at this time. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP, it does not promise a legit shift. All current sign up's go through https://thebanquetsf.org/volunteer-sign-up/ to sign up.

PLEASE NOTE:

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

Without volunteers we would not be able to build homes, communities, and hope! On average it takes 450 volunteers to build a Habitat home in our community!

Home Construction Address: Location to be Assigned 

Duties will include:  To be Determined 

Shift times: 8:30am - 11:30am and 12pm -3pm 

Task and Location are subject to change - the world of construction has be flexible with weather, subcontractors, and volunteers 

          A Safety talk going over the task and any safety gear needed will start at 8:30am and another one will begin at 12pm.

Construction Staff Onsite:

             Dustin - Construction Manager

             Jolynn - Construction Foreman

              Tony   - Construction Foreman 

What to Bring:

Please watch this fun, short video for more information about our Construction sites!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3wUvEtgZc

With Habitat's help, our homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. 

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

Without volunteers we would not be able to build homes, communities, and hope! On average it takes 450 volunteers to build a Habitat home in our community!

Home Construction Address: 

3215 N Americus Circle 

Sioux Falls, SD  57104

Duties will include: ICF foundations 

Shift times: 8:30am - 11:30am and 12pm -2:30pm 

              Coffee Break at 10am 

Task and Location are subject to change - the world of construction has be flexible with weather, subcontractors, and volunteers 

          A Safety talk going over the task and any safety gear needed will start at 8:30am and another one will begin at 12pm.

Construction Staff Onsite:

             Dustin - Construction Manager

             Jolynn - Construction Foreman

              Tony   - Construction Foreman 

What to Bring:

Please watch this fun, short video for more information about our Construction sites!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3wUvEtgZc

With Habitat's help, our homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. 

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

Without volunteers we would not be able to build homes, communities, and hope! On average it takes 450 volunteers to build a Habitat home in our community!

Home Construction Address: 

3215 N Americus Circle 

Sioux Falls, SD  57104

Duties will include: ICF foundations 

Shift times: 8:30am - 11:30am and 12pm -2:30pm 

              Coffee Break at 10am 

Task and Location are subject to change - the world of construction has be flexible with weather, subcontractors, and volunteers 

          A Safety talk going over the task and any safety gear needed will start at 8:30am and another one will begin at 12pm.

Construction Staff Onsite:

             Dustin - Construction Manager

             Jolynn - Construction Foreman

              Tony   - Construction Foreman 

What to Bring:

Please watch this fun, short video for more information about our Construction sites!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3wUvEtgZc

With Habitat's help, our homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. 

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

Without volunteers we would not be able to build homes, communities, and hope! On average it takes 450 volunteers to build a Habitat home in our community!

Home Construction Address: 

3215 N Americus Circle 

Sioux Falls, SD  57104

Duties will include: ICF foundations 

Shift times: 8:30am - 11:30am and 12pm -2:30pm 

              Coffee Break at 10am 

Task and Location are subject to change - the world of construction has be flexible with weather, subcontractors, and volunteers 

          A Safety talk going over the task and any safety gear needed will start at 8:30am and another one will begin at 12pm.

Construction Staff Onsite:

             Dustin - Construction Manager

             Jolynn - Construction Foreman

              Tony   - Construction Foreman 

What to Bring:

Please watch this fun, short video for more information about our Construction sites!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3wUvEtgZc

With Habitat's help, our homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. 

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

Without volunteers we would not be able to build homes, communities, and hope! On average it takes 450 volunteers to build a Habitat home in our community!

Home Construction Address: 

3215 N Americus Circle 

Sioux Falls, SD  57104

Duties will include:  Stacking ICF block walls 

Shift times: 8:30am - 11:30am 

Task and Location are subject to change - the world of construction has be flexible with weather, subcontractors, and volunteers 

          A Safety talk going over the task and any safety gear needed will start at 8:30am and another one will begin at 12pm.

Construction Staff Onsite:

             Dustin - Construction Manager

             Jolynn - Construction Foreman

              Tony   - Construction Foreman 

What to Bring:

Please watch this fun, short video for more information about our Construction sites!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3wUvEtgZc

With Habitat's help, our homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. 

At Feeding South Dakota, our volunteers and staff come together to distribute boxes and bags of food to our neighbors during Mobile Distributions. This essential program helps us support around 12,000 families across the state each month. We are looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers to assist with the guest registration process and provide vital information to our Spanish-speaking community members.

Key Responsibilities:

Support and Training:

Volunteers will receive instructions and training on guest registration before their shift, with ongoing staff support and supervision available throughout.

What to Wear:

Since distributions are held outdoors, please dress appropriately for all types of weather conditions. Wear comfortable, layered clothing and fully enclosed shoes—no crocs, sandals, or open-toed footwear. If you arrive in inappropriate shoes, we will kindly ask you to change before volunteering.

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety:

Cancellation Policy:

If you need to cancel your shift due to illness or an emergency, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

If you were to teach middle or high school, you would teach all sessions on a single morning/day or you may teach once a week for either three or six weeks, depending on the school. Programs vary but the key concepts teach about Financial Literacy, Work Readiness, and Entrepreneurship.    

Click here to sign up and provide your preferences for a 26-27 class!  

As an elementary volunteer, you would coordinate directly with the teacher to find five (30-45 minute) sessions between November and March. Each grade level has a unique curriculum with various concepts centered on work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. 

Click here to sign up and provide your preferences for a 26-27 class!  

Be Part of the JA BizTown Pilot!

We're excited to launch JA BizTown, a hands-on learning experience where students step into a simulated town to run businesses, manage money, and take on real-world roles. Through this simulation, students connect classroom lessons to everyday life by exploring careers, practicing financial literacy, and learning how communities work together.

If you're passionate about empowering young people with real-world skills we'd love to have you on board!

Sign up today and help us build something amazing together.

For questions, email Jennifer Aman at jennifer.aman@ja.org.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BADA72FA46-61345816-jabiztown#/

Location: Empower Campus

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your shift, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

Location: Good News Church

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your shift, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

Location: First Presbyterian Church

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your shift, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

Location: First United Methodist Church

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your shift, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

Location: Hillcrest Church

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your shift, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

Location: Laura B Anderson

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your shift, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

Location: Sanford Business Center

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your shift, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your shift, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

Volunteers will hand out flyers to shoppers as they enter the store, inviting them to donate school supplies for the upcoming school year. The 'Red Kettle' will also be available for those who prefer to make a monetary donation. July 10th from 11am - 1pm. 

Fall & Winter are coming and Mommy's Closet is getting prepared to help those in need to be prepared. Any one of any abilities &/or ages can help make a difference by sorting & sizing clothing, winter gear, coats, hats, gloves, etc. Donated items are certainly welcomed as well. July 28th 9-11am. 

Welcome and give directions to patients and their caregivers as they come to various clinics located in the Pavilion facility.  Current clinics include: Wound care, Podiatry, ENT, Eye Care, Palliative care, Pain management, and Gastroenterology.

Born Learning Trails - Painting Volunteers Wanted!

Each summer the Brookings Area United Way promotes an active learning opportunity for young children and their families through the Born Learning Trails program in Brookings County.

This summer, multiple learning trails through Brookings County are in need of a refresh! We are in need of 15-20 volunteers to help paint these trails: 

If you are interested in volunteering time to sprucing up an environment that encourages outdoor exploration, learning, and imagination, sign up for spots on the Jotforms linked below the designated trail, email Brynn Olverson at brynn@brookingsunitedway.org, or give us a call at 605-692-4979!

Feeding Brookings does a food distribution every Thursday afternoon. We pass out around 400 boxes every week to households who could use them, feeding a total of over 1000 people each week. Boxes contain bread, eggs, meat, vouchers for milk, and other items that are purchased or donated. 

Every Thursday, we need a group of volunteers to help us pack boxes of food, starting at 2pm. The main job is to pull a wagon and fill the boxes with food, then bring the box outside to stack on a pallet. We also need some volunteers to pass out the boxes to guests outside. Guests drive up between 3pm and 5pm to get a box.
Please sign up on this Sign up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f49aeaa2fa57-volunteers#/
. We couldn't do this every week without volunteers! It is a large weekly operation, moving a lot of food to a lot of households, done entirely by volunteers. 

If you have a question about how we work and how you can help us, please email Bill Alsaker at alsakerwilliam@gmail.com. 

Harvest Table is looking for a serving group to serve a meal on August 10, 2026.

The serving group is responsible for:

Each meal served benefits multiple families in the community! Contact Vonda at Harvest Table at brookingsharvesttable@gmail.com or call 605-692-1480.

Location:

The Point Is to Serve Church
506 N. Kiwanis Ave

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your shift, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

Fun & Friends is inviting their families of ALL ages to their 2nd Annual All Family Picnic! This is a casual community event: families are encouraged to bring some lawn chairs or picnic blankets and just come out to enjoy the day! We'll have snacks, activities, and LOTS of space for families to gather, connect, and have some fun.

With the help of volunteers like you, we'll be offering: Tie-dying Fun & Friends shirts to take home! Bubbles and sidewalk chalk, Balloon art, Music to dance to, Face painting, Snack and drinks, Sensory tables & toys, and more to be announced!

A group would be welcome to volunteer--especially for the tie-dying. Teens are welcome to volunteer at this event

Open Air Shelter @ Falls Park (where the Farmer's Market is held)

Sunday, July 26th

Volunteer hours: 1pm-5pm

If you're interested in volunteering, please fill out this quick form here: https://13mx09ez3ge.typeform.com/to/lJVH4TiD

Distribution center volunteers help ensure we have enough food for families in need. The following are examples of projects that you might be helping with depending on the needs of the organization on any given day: 

Support/Training:

Please arrive 10 minutes early and wear comfortable clothing in layers and fully enclosed shoes. Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

This position will be in a working warehouse. For safety reasons, all volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Reminder:

We welcome you to volunteer with friends, family, and co-workers. If you will be volunteering with others, please be sure to respond to this opportunity using the "respond as a team" feature.

If you need to cancel your shift for any reason, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

IMPORTANT: This opportunity cannot be signed up for without completing the Mobile guest check-in training. Once trained, a site manager will approve the RC Mobile Check In qualification. For more information, email rcinfo@feedingsouthdakota.org or call 605-348-2689. 

Help your neighbors in need today by volunteering to help check guests into our mobile food distributions.

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

Volunteers will be given instructions and training at a training session prior to the shift and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

What to wear:

Distributions are held outside, please dress accordingly for all types of weather. Wear comfortable clothing in layers. Fully enclosed shoes are required, 100% of the foot must be covered. No crocks, sandals, Keen sandals, etc. If you arrive not wearing appropriate footwear, we will kindly ask that you leave and change shoes or volunteer with us another time.

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

If you need to cancel your shift due to illness or another emergency, please call 605-348-2689 or email rcinfo@feedingsouthdakota.org.

IMPORTANT: This opportunity cannot be signed up for without completing the Mobile guest check-in training. Once trained, a site manager will approve the RC Mobile Check In qualification. For more information, email rcinfo@feedingsouthdakota.org or call 605-348-2689. 

Help your neighbors in need today by volunteering to help check guests into our mobile food distributions.

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

Volunteers will be given instructions and training at a training session prior to the shift and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

What to wear:

Distributions are held outside, please dress accordingly for all types of weather. Wear comfortable clothing in layers. Fully enclosed shoes are required, 100% of the foot must be covered. No crocks, sandals, Keen sandals, etc. If you arrive not wearing appropriate footwear, we will kindly ask that you leave and change shoes or volunteer with us another time.

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

If you need to cancel your shift due to illness or another emergency, please call 605-348-2689 or email rcinfo@feedingsouthdakota.org

IMPORTANT: This opportunity cannot be signed up for without completing the Mobile guest check-in training. Once trained, a site manager will approve the RC Mobile Check In qualification. For more information, email rcinfo@feedingsouthdakota.org or call 605-348-2689. 

Help your neighbors in need today by volunteering to help check guests into our mobile food distributions.

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

Volunteers will be given instructions and training at a training session prior to the shift and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

What to wear:

Distributions are held outside, please dress accordingly for all types of weather. Wear comfortable clothing in layers. Fully enclosed shoes are required, 100% of the foot must be covered. No crocks, sandals, Keen sandals, etc. If you arrive not wearing appropriate footwear, we will kindly ask that you leave and change shoes or volunteer with us another time.

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

If you need to cancel your shift due to illness or another emergency, please call 605-348-2689 or email rcinfo@feedingsouthdakota.org.

IMPORTANT: This opportunity cannot be signed up for without completing the Mobile guest check-in training. Once trained, a site manager will approve the RC Mobile Check In qualification. For more information, email rcinfo@feedingsouthdakota.org or call 605-348-2689. 

Help your neighbors in need today by volunteering to help check guests into our mobile food distributions.

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

Volunteers will be given instructions and training at a training session prior to the shift and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

What to wear:

Distributions are held outside, please dress accordingly for all types of weather. Wear comfortable clothing in layers. Fully enclosed shoes are required, 100% of the foot must be covered. No crocks, sandals, Keen sandals, etc. If you arrive not wearing appropriate footwear, we will kindly ask that you leave and change shoes or volunteer with us another time.

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

If you need to cancel your shift due to illness or another emergency, please call 605-348-2689 or email rcinfo@feedingsouthdakota.org

IMPORTANT: This opportunity cannot be signed up for without completing the Mobile guest check-in training. Once trained, a site manager will approve the RC Mobile Check In qualification. For more information, email rcinfo@feedingsouthdakota.org or call 605-348-2689. 

Help your neighbors in need today by volunteering to help check guests into our mobile food distributions.

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

Volunteers will be given instructions and training at a training session prior to the shift and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

What to wear:

Distributions are held outside, please dress accordingly for all types of weather. Wear comfortable clothing in layers. Fully enclosed shoes are required, 100% of the foot must be covered. No crocks, sandals, Keen sandals, etc. If you arrive not wearing appropriate footwear, we will kindly ask that you leave and change shoes or volunteer with us another time.

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

If you need to cancel your shift due to illness or another emergency, please call 605-348-2689 or email rcinfo@feedingsouthdakota.org

IMPORTANT: This opportunity cannot be signed up for without completing the Mobile guest check-in training. Once trained, a site manager will approve the RC Mobile Check In qualification. For more information, email rcinfo@feedingsouthdakota.org or call 605-348-2689. 

Help your neighbors in need today by volunteering to help check guests into our mobile food distributions.

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

Volunteers will be given instructions and training at a training session prior to the shift and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

What to wear:

Distributions are held outside, please dress accordingly for all types of weather. Wear comfortable clothing in layers. Fully enclosed shoes are required, 100% of the foot must be covered. No crocks, sandals, Keen sandals, etc. If you arrive not wearing appropriate footwear, we will kindly ask that you leave and change shoes or volunteer with us another time.

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

If you need to cancel your shift due to illness or another emergency, please call 605-348-2689 or email rcinfo@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Volunteers are very much needed to help transport Veterans to and from medical appointments throughout the West River region. Help is needed on a flexible schedule for as much as you're able to help. Drivers serve Monday–Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., providing a vital service that ensures Veterans can access the care they need. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check, complete a DOT physical, and have a clean driving record. If you’re interested in supporting Veterans in this meaningful way, please contact Bill at 605-415-0580 or davrc23@gmail.com.

Join us for an EPIC day of games, sports, competition and camaraderie for all of our summer CLC students. With over a thousand kids attending, we need lots of volunteers to make this day run smoothly! Thanks for joining the fun!

Tuesday, August 18th at the Sanford Pentagon and Sports Complex.
2210 W Pentagon Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Please use this Sign Up Genius to register; do not indicate interest on helpline center alone.

Volunteers can choose a 'station' to help facilitate the games and manage the supplies in one specific space. All game supplies and instructions will be provided. Groups of 50-100 students will travel with their CLC leaders through the station in rotations. Volunteers will never be alone with students or in charge of student behavior.

Volunteers should anticipate standing/moving for the entire 3 hour service time.

Please bring a water bottle, and if you sign up for an outside job, remember the sunscreen! Check in at the entrance of the FIELDHOUSE to receive your instructions. (East side, with parking lot)

NOTE: This opportunity is NOT at the Feeding South Dakota warehouse on N. Westport Avenue - you will need to go to the distribution site for the specific mobile distribution in which you have registered to volunteer (4301 E. 26th Street).

Mobile Food Distribution Volunteer Opportunity

Make a difference by distributing food boxes and bags to individuals and families facing food insecurity in local communities.

Key Responsibilities:

As a volunteer, you will assist with various tasks to ensure the smooth distribution of food to the public. Duties may include:

Support and Training:

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

Important Notes:

We are looking for high school and college aged volunteers for a summer Strider and Adaptive Bike class series.

We teach approximately 30 athletes between the ages of 2-7 with a disability how to ride a bike over the course of six weeks starting July 7 at the Special Olympics gym. Classes go from 6- 7pm with thirty minutes of set up and break down on either side.

This class is hosted in conjunction with Special Olympics South Dakota, B&K Adaptive Equipment, and Tiny Tots PT with support from University of South Dakota Doctor Physical Therapy Program.  It's our second year hosting the class and we think it might make a great opportunity for students to join!

We are especially in need of volunteers July 7th and July 14th.  Please check our signup genius for spots: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BA5A62CABF85-64095515-2026#/ or email me directly at Nadene@FunandFriends.org.

Important: This is a long shift outdoors. Please come prepared for weather and a long time on your feet.

Help your neighbors in need today by volunteering to distribute boxes and bags of food to those who need a little extra food assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks to help with the distribution of food boxes to the public. Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

What to wear:

Distributions are held outside, please dress accordingly for all types of weather. Wear comfortable clothing in layers. Closed-toe/closed-heel shoes are required, 100% of the foot must be covered. No crocks, sandals, Keen sandals, etc. If you arrive not wearing appropriate footwear, we will kindly ask that you leave and change shoes or volunteer with us another time.

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

This position may be working outdoors in a parking lot around vehicle traffic. For safety reasons, all volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteering as a TEAM:

We welcome you to volunteer with friends, family or co-workers! If you will be volunteering with others, please be sure to respond to this opportunity using the "respond as a team" feature.

If you need to cancel your shift due to illness or another emergency, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Pinterest Art Pals

Do you enjoy recreating easy & fun crafts from pinterest websites?

Would you be interested in mentoring and helping others make the crafts you have made?

Look no further, LifeScape is in search of people who can share their art skills & hobbies with us.

Wood working, painting, sewing, floral, dot art, rock painting,  drawing, beading, wreath creations, and seasonal crafts.  LifeScape would find the art resources/tools. 

As the Pinterest Art Mentor, you would collaborate and work with staff to identify meaningful art projects, identify supplies needed for LifeScape to purchase, establish a volunteer date, and hen lead the step-by-step project.

The pinterest project opportunities are endless.

This is a rewarding opportunity that helps enhance the lives of adults with disabilities, and helps bring the artistic side in all of us.

Volunteer schedules are flexible.  You choose the 2hr time frame, Monday through Friday, between 9am- 11am or 12:30-2:30pm.

Can be 1-on-1 crafting or small group crafting.

To volunteer or ask questions, please email:  VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org. 

We’d LOVE to chat with you about your interests and work through the details to be able to craft together.

LifeScape Children’s Pow Wow Learning Station Helpers

LifeScape’s Mission:  “Empowering people to live their best lives.”

Date:  Thursday, Aug 13, 2026

Time:  1:15 -4:00pm (2.75hr)

Location:  LifeScape’s Children’s Building, 2501 W. 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

This event will be held outdoors.

Seeking volunteers with interests in outdoors, cultural learning, and teaching/helping children of all abilities, to explore Native American Cultures by facilitating a learning station.  Learning stations will have all supplies needed.  Come and help kids to create, learn, have fun and grow.  At end of event, assist with clean up and put away items.

1:30-2:15pm: Please join us for the Pow wow Grand entry starting at 1:30pm with drumming, dancing, and rituals

2:15 – 4pm: Volunteer tasks for activity stations start at 2:15pm. Ending at 3:30pm with clean up ending by 4pm.

Learning stations consist of:  Serving Cultural Food station, small drum making station, sage pouch station, dream catcher creation, animal pelt exploration, and more.  Join us at 1:30pm for the grand entry drumming session. 

To sign up for a volunteer role, please click on the link.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C48A9AA23A2FD0-64380795-lifescapes

If you have questions, please reach out to VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org

We’d love to chat with you about your ideas and opportunities.

Distribution center volunteers help ensure we have enough food for families in need. The following are examples of projects that you might be helping with depending on the needs of the organization on any given day: 

Support/Training:

Please arrive 10 minutes early and wear comfortable clothing in layers and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes. Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

This position will be in a working warehouse. For safety reasons, all volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Reminder:

We welcome you to volunteer with friends, family, and co-workers. If you will be volunteering with others, please be sure to respond to this opportunity using the "respond as a team" feature.

If you need to cancel your shift for any reason, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Basic cleaning of various facility areas (bathrooms, carpets, garage, etc.). Sorting and organizing of closets and various items. Background check and Confidentiality Agreement required

Distribution center volunteers help ensure we have enough food for families in need. The following are examples of projects that you might be helping with depending on the needs of the organization on any given day: 

Support/Training:

Please arrive 10 minutes early and wear comfortable clothing in layers and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes. Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

This position will be in a working warehouse. For safety reasons, all volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Reminder:

We welcome you to volunteer with friends, family, and co-workers. If you will be volunteering with others, please be sure to respond to this opportunity using the "respond as a team" feature.

If you need to cancel your shift for any reason, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

We are seeking reliable volunteers to help deliver frozen meals to seniors in the Box Elder area. 

Our program provides monthly meal boxes to individuals age 60+ who rely on this service for consistent, nutritious food. 

Pick up pre-packed frozen meal boxes.

Deliver to 5-7 seniors along a simple route. 

Provide a friendly check-in during delivery.

1x per month (set day ea. month) / Approx 1-2 hours total. 

**THIS SIGN UP IS FOR GROUPS OF 7 TO 12 PEOPLE.  IF YOU ARE AN INDIVDUAL WANTING TO PACK, PLEASE REACH OUT TO RAEANN - DO NOT SIGN UP**

Every Wednesday, over 430 bags of food and snacks are packed and distributed to Brookings County schools and Head Start. 

We recommend groups of 7 to 10 people and it takes an hour or less.  Due to high demand for groups wanting to participate, please limit sign up to twice. Thank you for understanding!

We would love to host groups during working hours - if that would work better for your group please let RaeAnn know.  Typically, we pack bags at 5pm, but if there's a different time that would work better for your group, do not hesitate to let RaeAnn know.

Children must be 9 years old and accompanied by an adult.

You can always add your name to the waiting list. 

**Please note Oct 6th and Dec 15th are Tuesday Packing Dates.**  

For more information, please e-mail RaeAnn at volunteersbbp@gmail.com

Saturday Morning Set Up (From 10am -12pm. Open to any age. Looking for 60 volunteers)
Sign up with this link for t-shirt size and more information: https://forms.gle/6ah9t2nC9R7vAioR7

Taste the Goodness is held outdoors, under tents, in the parking lot of the Avera Technology Building in Downtown Sioux Falls: 212 East 11th Street | Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Those attending will experience a fantastic evening of fun and fellowship while supporting The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House and Center for Families.

Enjoy unlimited tastings of food, craft beer, wine, bourbon and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, along with music, games and activities, and a wonderful silent auction.

(Immediately following the event, don't have to be at the event all night. Check in by 8:45pm to be assigned. Looking for 60 volunteers.
Sign up with this link for t-shirt size and more info: https://forms.gle/6ah9t2nC9R7vAioR7 

Taste the Goodness is held outdoors, under tents, in the parking lot of the Avera Technology Building in Downtown Sioux Falls: 212 East 11th Street | Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Those attending will experience a fantastic evening of fun and fellowship while supporting The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House and Center for Families.

Enjoy unlimited tastings of food, craft beer, wine, bourbon and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, along with music, games and activities, and a wonderful silent auction. 

Help us make our National Night Out block party a success! Opportunities range from helping set up, covering food stations, helping with games and tearing down. Who knew volunteering could be so fun? 

Costumes for volunteers encouraged, but not required! 

We are looking for a volunteer with basic sewing skills to help prepare Girl Scout sashes. This role involves ironing patches onto sashes in consistent, designated locations and reinforcing them by loop stitching the corners for added durability. Attention to detail and the ability to follow placement guidelines are important to ensure a neat, uniform appearance on each sash. This is a simple but meaningful way to support local Girl Scouts and help them wear their achievements with pride

Become a Better Choices, Better Health®-South Dakota (BCBH-SD) Lay Leader

Are you passionate about helping others improve their health and well-being? SDSU Extension is seeking volunteers to become trained Better Choices, Better Health®-SD Lay Leaders.

Lay Leaders facilitate evidence-based self-management workshops that help individuals living with chronic conditions gain the skills, confidence, and support needed to better manage their health. No healthcare background is required—just a desire to help others and a willingness to learn.

As a BCBH-SD Lay Leader, you will:

Requirements:

Time Commitment:

Benefits:

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply (Volunteer Application: https://bttr.im/egfti) to be notified of upcoming training opportunities. Trainings are scheduled as interest levels allow, typically when a sufficient number of prospective leaders are identified.

We've got our 2026 updated Helping Hand Resource Guides for Rapid City & could use some help getting them delivered. If interested, contact Brad for a delivery 'route' & action plan to help make the rounds & get them to various agencies, partner locations, etc throughout Rapid City.  brad.keizer@helplinecenter.org

Our dog walkers socialize and exercise our canine shelter pets throughout the day. We have opportunities to work with our dogs starting at 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, 7 days a week. This is a trained position, so enrollment within our volunteer network and hands-on training are required for this volunteer position. 

Our cat volunteers socialize and enrich our feline shelter pets throughout the day. We have opportunities to work with our cats starting at 9:00 am until 8:00 pm, 7 days a week. This is a trained position, so enrollment within our volunteer network and hands-on training are required for this volunteer position.

This is a great opportunity to help all that enter Avera Sister James Care Center.  Welcoming and giving directions to those in need as well as answering the phone.

This assignment has a lot of variety in preparing and assisting residents with various activities.  Crafts, events, movies, reading books/series, current events/newspaper, visits, games/cards, and so much more!

We will be cleaning up the park during the arts festival. We will empty trash cans, collect aluminum cans, wash tables and pick up trash throughout the park. Younger children can help alongside their adult volunteer.

You will meet for your shift immediately South of the Bob Tereshinski Baseball Field in Riverside Park.

Our mission is to help youth in our local communities. We want them to learn leadership through civic engagement. We promote youth activities, programs, and scholarships for those that volunteer through our opportunities.

Mobile Distribution

Help your neighbors in need today by volunteering to distribute boxes and bags of food to those who need a little extra food assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks to help with the distribution of food boxes to the public.

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

Please arrive wearing comfortable clothing in layers and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes. Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift.

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

This position may be working outdoors in a parking lot around vehicle traffic. For safety reasons, all volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

If you need to cancel your shift due to illness, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

Reminder:

We welcome you to volunteer with friends, family or co-workers. If you will be volunteering with others please be sure to respond to this opportunity using the "respond as a team" feature.

We have ongoing volunteer opportunities most weekends on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Responsibilities include passing out programs, showing patrons to their seats, taking tickets and various other small tasks as assigned by the House Manager on duty.  Ushers get to watch the show that they are working.

Info here!   Check out a dog for an outing! 

Our fostering needs have changed a bit since we were a completely foster based rescue. Most of our “adoptable animals” do well in our shelter environment so we no longer send them to foster homes. It’s much easier to facilitate adoptions when they stay in shelter. Our foster program has shifted to care for animals that need a bit more round the clock care than can be provided during staffed hours at the shelter. These animals include:bottle/slurry/gruel aged kittens and puppies, special medical needs animals, Senior animals that need a little more TLC, special behavioral needs animals that are not thriving in shelter.

Monday - Friday 12-6, Saturdays 11-4

Do you enjoy meeting new people and sharing your interests with others? Advance is looking for volunteers to spend time with people we support. We'll match you with someone based on shared hobbies and interests so you can build a meaningful connection while enjoying activities together. Just a few hours a month can make a difference in their life and yours. Contact us today to learn more about becoming a Community Companion.

Location: Clay, Union, Turner, Bon Homme, and Yankton Counties
Time Commitment: Approximately 10–12 hours per month

Become a voice for abused and neglected children in your community. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteers are trained community members appointed by the court to advocate for a child's best interests during abuse and neglect cases.

CASA Volunteers typically serve on a case for about 12 months and receive ongoing support from CASA staff.

Interested in becoming a CASA Volunteer?
Contact Rylee at volunteermanager@southeastcasa.org to learn more.

In-school mentoring program to positively impact area youth through fostering one-to-one friendships with caring adult mentors who help facilitate positive character. By matching adult volunteers with a young youth in the community, one-on-one relationships between the Big Friend and Little Friend, enriches the lives of the young person and their family.

Accomplished through strengthening communication, life skill and team building, strengthening the entire family using community resources, hope and inspiration, and relationships with caring adult mentors.

Volunteers must attend training through United Way prior to being matched with youth.

Students are referred to the program by Yankton School District. If you have questions about your child being referred to the program, please reach out to your school administrator.

Click here to learn more!

Make an Impact with Feeding South Dakota

Feeding South Dakota is honored to partner with the South Dakota Department of Education to deliver the USDA's Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), commonly known as the Senior Box Program, to all 66 counties in the state.

This program helps participants allocate their financial resources to urgent needs like medicine and utilities while ensuring access to nutritious food.

We Need Your Help to keep this vital program running smoothly by assisting our Community Partnership team.

What You’ll Do

Qualifications

Training & Support

Make a difference this summer, 1 meal at a time! We’re looking for friendly faces and helping hands to support our YMCA Summer Feeding Program at Main Street Square in Rapid City! Volunteers will assist with meal distribution and help ensure local children have access to nutritious meals during the summer months. 

Join us in our Sort Room and Warehouse where you'll play a crucial role in picking and packing food for pantries in Sanford.

What You'll Do:

What to Expect:

Need to Cancel? If you need to cancel your shift due to illness, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

We hold LWL on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 3pm -7:00pm at The Laundromat Company located at 701 N. Cliff Ave. We invite anyone to come and do up to twelve loads of laundry for free per month. Quarters, detergent, dryer sheets, bleach and stain spray are provided. We serve a meal while we are there so people don't have to choose between feeding themselves and their families and getting their laundry done.

The schedule for most of 2026 is already filled with volunteer groups, but we are taking reservations for groups in 2027 and many dates are available.

We ask our LWL partners to prepare (or buy) and serve a meal for about 150-200 people. We usually have around 70 people do laundry, but we feed their families and anyone in the neighborhood that stops by is welcome to eat a meal. We like to have 5-8 volunteers at a time and most groups have volunteers come in 2 shifts. If you arrive by 3:00 and are ready to serve food by 3:15 it works great. We do ask that if you decide to serve pork, that you also provide a non pork option such as PB&J for our Muslim guests. The laundromat has a small room with counter space, electrical outlets and a serving window, so crock pots and roasters can be used. Popular meals are sloppy joes, pizza, walking tacos, subs, and casseroles.

The volunteer duties are to serve the meal, help give out quarters for the dryers and bag the soap pods, give out clothing at the Undercover Closet, organize donations, sweep and clean up as needed, and assist with any other needs that might arise. We love to have someone to sit by the prayer box and simply encourage people to write down a prayer request or, if needed, write it for them. If you have a volunteer that is willing to run over to Breadsmith at 33rd and Duluth, we need someone to pick up a bread donation at 6:00 and bring it to the laundromat to distribute.

The cost of Laundry with Love is averaging about $850. Most, but not all of our volunteer groups collect quarters; however, there is no minimum amount needed to partner and we appreciate any amount!

Sign up here: https://churchonthestreetsf.org/volunteer

Mobile Distribution

Help your neighbors in need today by volunteering to distribute boxes and bags of food to those who need a little extra food assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks to help with the distribution of food boxes to the public.

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

Please arrive wearing comfortable clothing in layers and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes. Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

This position may be working outdoors in a parking lot around vehicle traffic. For safety reasons, all volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

 If you need to cancel your shift due to illness, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

Reminder:

We welcome you to volunteer with friends, family or co-workers. If you will be volunteering with others please be sure to respond to this opportunity using the "respond as a team" feature.

NOTE: This opportunity is NOT at the Feeding South Dakota warehouse on 4701 N Westport Ave - you will need to go to the  distribution site located at Good News Church.

Mobile Food Distribution Volunteer Opportunity

Make a difference by distributing food boxes and bags to individuals and families facing food insecurity in local communities.

Key Responsibilities:

As a volunteer, you will assist with various tasks to ensure the smooth distribution of food to the public. Duties may include:

Support and Training:

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

Important Notes:

Mobile Distribution

Help your neighbors in need today by volunteering to distribute boxes and bags of food to those who need a little extra food assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks to help with the distribution of food boxes to the public.

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

Please arrive wearing comfortable clothing in layers and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes. Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

This position may be working outdoors in a parking lot around vehicle traffic. For safety reasons, all volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

If you need to cancel your shift due to illness, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

Reminder:

We welcome you to volunteer with friends, family or co-workers. If you will be volunteering with others please be sure to respond to this opportunity using the "respond as a team" feature.

NOTE: This opportunity is NOT at the Feeding South Dakota warehouse on N. Westport Ave. - you will need to go to Faith Lutheran Church located at 601 N Cliff.

Mobile Food Distribution Volunteer Opportunity

Make a difference by distributing food boxes and bags to individuals and families facing food insecurity in local communities.

Key Responsibilities:

As a volunteer, you will assist with various tasks to ensure the smooth distribution of food to the public. Duties may include:

Support and Training:

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

Important Notes:

Mobile Food Distribution Volunteer Opportunity

Make a difference by distributing food boxes and bags to individuals and families facing food insecurity in local communities.

Key Responsibilities:

As a volunteer, you will assist with various tasks to ensure the smooth distribution of food to the public. Duties may include:

Support and Training:

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

Important Notes: