Opportunities From: Helpline Center Volunteer Connections

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:

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 First Presbyterian 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:

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 Empower Campus.

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:

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 Peace Lutheran Church 5509 W 41st 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:

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 Sanford Business Center.

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:

Sioux Falls 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.

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 the First United Methodist Church 401 S Spring Ave.

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 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 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.

A garden volunteer assists with planting, weeding, picking up trash, and other various garden-related tasks.  

Join us for afternoon field trips and be part of the fun! Volunteers help ride along with staff to support supervision, encourage participation, and build connections with boys as they explore activities in the community. Most opportunities take place on afternoons during the week and are a great fit for those looking for a short, impactful way to get involved. 

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.

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.

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.

Rapid City 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.

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.

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.

Lunch Buddies Volunteer Program The Club for Boys is looking for caring, consistent adults to join our Lunch Buddies Program—a simple but powerful way to connect with the boys we serve.

As a Lunch Buddy, you’ll come to the Club around noon and share a meal with one or a small group of boys (up to five). Volunteers are invited to skip the lunch line and enjoy a meal while modeling healthy habits, encouraging boys to try new foods, and—most importantly—building meaningful connections. For many of our members, having an adult sit with them, ask about their day, and truly listen makes a lasting impact and helps them feel seen and valued.

Because we work directly with youth, all volunteers must complete a background check and onboarding process before participating. This helps us ensure a safe, supportive environment for every child.

If you’re someone who enjoys conversation, can show up consistently, and wants to make a difference in a young person’s day, we’d love to have you join us! We’re especially looking for volunteers who can come weekly or twice a week—it's a meaningful way to spend your lunch break.”

Our volunteers work hands on with the women and children enrolled in our program. Each two hour volunteer shift includes: assisting participants as they register for our program, helping each individual as they pick out clothing and necessary baby items for their child and making referrals to local agencies participating in our program. The best parts of volunteering on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and/or Saturdays from 11-1pm are the opportunities to hold all of the new babies and hear just how appreciative our participants are for being a part of the Teddy Bear Den. If you are interested in getting involved, give us a call at (605) 335-2730.

Prepare and deliver home-cooked meals for families in need.

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.

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.

At Crisis Intervention Shelter Service, we are currently looking for compassionate and dependable individuals to help assist with our on-call crisis line. This role helps provide support, resources, and a safe connection for individuals experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, crisis situations, or homelessness within our community. Volunteers/staff assisting with the crisis line help ensure calls are answered, basic needs are addressed, and emergencies are responded to appropriately. Training and support are provided. If you are caring, calm under pressure, and want to make a meaningful difference for individuals in crisis, we would love to connect with you.

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.

Various volunteer opportunities are here for you this summer! Help is needed to hand out pool toys any day between 10am - 9pm (Most busy on Fridays & Saturdays). Pool cleaning is needed any day 7am / 10pm. OR, help by being a Water Aerobics Instructor (9-10 am between July 8-Aug. 3rd).  Ask for Jenn Youngblood (605-716-0960) for more details! 

Brookings Area United Way is in need of volunteer(s) to keep our landscaping looking great this summer. All equipment will be provided!

June 1st - 3rd is our current need for weed removal and lawn work!

Have some time and are interested in helping us out? Email uw@brookingsunitedway.org or call our office at 605-692-4979!

0.5K Trifecta Event Planning Committee Members (1–3 Positions per Location)

Preferred Locations: Spearfish, Rapid City, and Hill City (volunteers from anywhere in the Black Hills are welcome)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Soliciting and collecting live auction, silent auction, and door prize donations
Building and maintaining relationships with local businesses and supporters
Transporting donated items to Spearfish by designated deadlines
Ensuring all information related to donated items is collected and provided to board members for donor stewardship, recognition, acknowledgment, and engagement purposes
Assisting with pre-event preparation
Supporting event operations on the day of the fundraiser
Assisting with post-event wrap-up and follow-up activities
Participating in online and in-person committee meetings and event planning throughout the year
Assisting with other event-related needs as assigned
Qualifications:

Must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Must be dependable and able to meet deadlines
Must possess strong organizational and communication skills
Must be willing to actively participate in fundraising and donor engagement efforts
Must be willing to attend all committee meetings and assist with event preparation and execution
Must have access to reliable transportation for collecting and delivering donated items
Must be willing to sign confidentiality, conflict of interest, and other organizational agreements as required by Hobo’s Healing Heart
Please note that these are year-round volunteer positions that may lead to opportunities to serve on the Board of Directors and/or Grant Application Committee. Individuals selected for these roles should be committed to supporting the mission of Hobo’s Healing Heart and helping ensure the success and sustainability of our fundraising efforts.

These positions are ideal for individuals who enjoy rolling up their sleeves, taking initiative, and actively contributing to a small, volunteer-driven organization where every volunteer plays an important role.

Individuals interested in an Event Planning Committee position may contact Hobo’s Healing Heart through the “Contact Us” link on our website and enter “Event Planning Committee Interest” in the subject line. Please include a brief description of your qualifications, relevant experience, and why you are interested in becoming involved with Hobo’s Healing Heart. The President and/or Vice President will follow up with interested individuals to discuss the opportunity and answer any questions.

We appreciate any assistance in sharing these opportunities with individuals interested in supporting pets and families facing financial hardship throughout the Black Hills.

Volunteer Coordinator (1 Position)

Location of Volunteer: Spearfish, Belle Fourche, Whitewood, and Sturgis

Service Area: Butte, Custer, Fall River, Lawrence, Meade, Pennington Counties in SD and Crook and Weston Counties in WY.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Recruiting and encouraging volunteers to participate in opportunities
Communicating with volunteers before and after events
Coordinating volunteer check-in at 0.5K Trifecta events
Providing volunteer rosters to board members overseeing community events
Updating volunteer opportunities within our volunteer management system
Tracking volunteer hours and maintaining accurate volunteer records
Sending handwritten thank-you notes, using stationery provided by Hobo’s Healing Heart, to volunteers following events and volunteer activities
Generating volunteer participation and tracking reports from our volunteer management system and providing them to the Board President by designated deadlines for board meeting preparation
Assisting with volunteer recognition, retention, and engagement efforts
Supporting the Board of Directors with volunteer-related needs and special projects as they arise
Qualifications:

Must be comfortable using computers and technology
Must have access to a computer and reliable internet service
Must be willing to utilize the communication and volunteer management systems used by Hobo’s Healing Heart
Must be able to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team
Must be organized, dependable, and able to meet deadlines
Must have strong communication and follow-through skills
Must be willing to sign confidentiality, conflict of interest, and other organizational agreements as required by Hobo’s Healing Heart
This position plays a key role in helping Hobo’s Healing Heart build and maintain strong relationships with our volunteers while ensuring accurate recordkeeping and communication.

Hobo’s Healing Heart is currently seeking long-term volunteers to serve on our Event Planning Committee. These year-round volunteer positions may lead to opportunities to serve on our Board of Directors and/or Grant Application Committee for interested individuals.

Event Planning Committee members are expected to actively participate in our smaller community events and our annual three-part 0.5K Trifecta Fundraiser series. The 0.5K events are our largest fundraisers of the year and require significant volunteer support before, during, and after each event.

Individuals interested in an Event Planning Committee position may contact Hobo’s Healing Heart through the “Contact Us” link on our website and enter “Event Planning Committee Interest” in the subject line. Please include a brief description of your qualifications, relevant experience, and why you are interested in becoming involved with Hobo’s Healing Heart. The President and/or Vice President will follow up with interested individuals to discuss the opportunity and answer any questions. (Volunteer positions may lead to a position on the Board of Directors, if qualified & interested).

Hobo's Healing Heart looks forward to connecting with individuals interested in supporting pets and families facing financial hardship throughout the Black Hills.

Help guests unwind & enjoy their stay as one of Hart Ranch's seasonal volunteer bartenders. An online certification course is provided for those interested. No pay, but you do split tips at the end of each shift! Bartenders are needed Tuesdays 4:45-8:30pm, (Starting Jun 24th; Wednesdays 4-9ish pm), Thursdays 4:45-8:30 pm, &/or Saturdays 5-10 pm. 

Love thrift shopping, meeting people, and making a difference in the community?

We’re looking for volunteers to help operate our thrift shop on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Whether you can help all day or just part of the shift, your time makes an impact!

Volunteers help create a welcoming, affordable shopping experience for our community by assisting with tasks like organizing merchandise, sorting donations, and helping customers.

Volunteer Perks:

Additional volunteer opportunities are also available throughout the community center.

Interested in joining us? Stop in to learn more or call 605-394-1887 today!

Hart Ranch Camping Resort is full of fun opportunities! Archery for kids is just one of them, but someone able to teach kids how do do so is a must. Volunteers are needed to help kids learn how to shoot safely, be safe on the 'range' and of course, how to shoot too...  it could be YOU!  Saturdays 8:30 - 11am. 

Bikes are everywhere when the action is fun at Hart Ranch Camping Resort! We need someone to help keep kids (& families) going by helping with basic bicycle maintenance. This usually would include flat tires, fixing chains, basic adjustments: seats, chains, brakes, etc. 

There's lots of bikes coming & going with all the fun at Hart Ranch throughout the season! You could help to make that a safer experience by volunteering for Bike Rodeos. This would include coaching kids on Saturday mornings from 8:30 - 11 am, teaching them how to stay safe when riding.

Help provide guests with the time of their lives by also assisting with transportation throughout the resort as a 'Train Conductor!' You would simply be a positive personality and drive the 'Hart Ranch Train' around the property, picking up & dropping off along the way, as they request. Drivers are needed Fridays from 5:30 -8pm, &/or Saturdays from 10am - Noon, &/or Sundays from 10am - Noon. 

Veterans Community Project of Sioux Falls is building a village of 25 tiny homes and a village center to house and serve homeless Veterans in the area.

We are looking for volunteers to help build our village of tiny homes from the ground up! With 10 homes left to complete, every volunteer day plays a direct role in creating a safe, stable place for a Veteran here in Sioux Falls.

We only have a handful of volunteer days left to fill. You will be assigned tasks upon arriving on site due to need. Tools, safety equipment, and water will be provided.

Please contact Katy Johnson at kjohnson@vcp.org with any questions or to learn more about other ways to get involved with VCP!

The Sturgis Chamber is currently seeking volunteers for all 10 nights of Music on Main! We are looking for teams of 5 volunteers each week to help make these events a success.

If your business offers staff volunteer hours or has employees looking for community involvement opportunities, we would love to have your support. Please send us the names of those who will be on a volunteer team and the dates they are available. See below for the dates of Music on Main:

June 10th
June 17th
June 24th
July 1st
July 8th
July 15th
July 22nd
July 29th
August 26th
September 2nd

Please meet at the Rally Point Stage at 5:30 on the night(s) you are helping. 

Get your business &/or organization involved &/or tell a friend!

Contact Kadence Gleason, Assistant Director, Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce for any questions. 

605/347-2556  events@sturgisareachamber.com

https://sturgisareachamber.com/events/music-on-main

LifeLight Sioux Falls is a FREE 1-day festival at Nelson Park.  The event is full of bands, speakers, action sports, food trucks, retail vendors, inflatable games, & more! 

Help is needed with set up on Sept 4th, & 5th, a wide variety of opportunities to help on the festival day, Sun. Sept. 6th including: production, grounds, parking, kids area, crown monitoring, prayer tent, medical & more. Also, help is needed with tear down / clean up on Mon. Sept. 7th please. 

https://lifelight.breezechms.com/form/e59b7b357596704

We have our Freshman Impact program at Stevens High School  in Rapid City SD. We are looking for volunteers in the categories:

Group Leaders- Lead a group of students through the program to different activities through out the day.

Food Servers - Help prepare and serve food to volunteers and students.

Front Desk Help - Meeting and Greeting volunteers as they come in to sign in. 

Learning Station Assistance - Help on different learning stations as needed. 

Our volunteers are asked to be present in person meeting or on zoom prior to the program date. 

We have our Freshman Impact program at Central High School  in Rapid City SD. We are looking for volunteers in the categories:

Group Leaders- Lead a group of students through the program to different activities through out the day.

Food Servers - Help prepare and serve food to volunteers and students.

Front Desk Help - Meeting and Greeting volunteers as they come in to sign in. 

Learning Station Assistance - Help on different learning stations as needed. 

Our volunteers are asked to be present in person meeting or on zoom prior to the program date. 

We have our Freshman Impact program at Camp Rapid in Rapid City SD. We are looking for volunteers in the categories:

Group Leaders- Lead a group of students through the program to different activities through out the day.

Food Servers - Help prepare and serve food to volunteers and students.

Front Desk Help - Meeting and Greeting volunteers as they come in to sign in. 

Learning Station Assistance - Help on different learning stations as needed. 

Our volunteers are asked to be present in person meeting or on zoom prior to the program date. 

Our hardworking Tuesday/Thursday construction crew needs a meal on May 26th! The individual who originally signed up is unavailable, leaving our crew without a meal that day. If you'd like to support our mission, please consider providing lunch for10 individuals. Meals are delivered to different sites, so please, I will contact you in advance and I’ll share the drop-off location on May 25. A waiver of liability will need to be signed. While our immediate need is for May 26th, we always welcome meal donations on other dates as well. If you're interested, please reach out to Angela Estes at volunteer@blackhillshabitat.org. Thank you for fueling our mission! 

Love live music? Enjoy connecting with fellow music lovers? Join our volunteer team at Levitt at the Falls!

Our concerts wouldn’t be the same without the time and dedication of our volunteers, who help ensure the season runs smoothly and create a welcoming experience for everyone. There are opportunities for everyone, and we’d love to have you on board. Sign up today to learn more about how you can get involved! Summer volunteer roles include Greeters, Concessions Sales, Parking Assistance, and Set-Up Crew. In the fall and winter, our volunteers gather monthly for community service projects like the Banquet, Project Warm-Up, and Greater Goods.

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.levittsiouxfalls.org/volunteer/

Program Information:

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance.

Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year

Time: During school hours

Location: Physically at the school

Eligibility

Mentees must be students from 3rd grade - 12th grade. Mentors must be adults over 18 and able to pass a background check, provide 3 references, and attend mentor training.

Disabilities access

Call for information.

Required Documents

Mentors must submit and pass background check and provide 3 references.

Application Process Online Application at TeamMates.org 

Program Information:

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance.

Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year

Time: During school hours

Location: Physically at the school

Eligibility

Mentees must be students from 3rd grade - 12th grade. Mentors must be adults over 18 and able to pass a background check, provide 3 references, and attend mentor training.

Disabilities access

Call for information.

Required Documents

Mentors must submit and pass background check and provide 3 references.

Application Process Online Application at TeamMates.org 

Program Information:

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance.

Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year

Time: During school hours

Location: Physically at the school

Eligibility

Mentees must be students from 3rd grade - 12th grade. Mentors must be adults over 18 and able to pass a background check, provide 3 references, and attend mentor training.

Disabilities access

Call for information.

Required Documents

Mentors must submit and pass background check and provide 3 references.

Application Process Online Application at TeamMates.org 

Program Information:

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance.

Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year

Time: During school hours

Location: Physically at the school

Eligibility

Mentees must be students from 3rd grade - 12th grade. Mentors must be adults over 18 and able to pass a background check, provide 3 references, and attend mentor training.

Disabilities access

Call for information.

Required Documents

Mentors must submit and pass background check and provide 3 references.

Application Process Online Application at TeamMates.org 

Program Information:

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance.

Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year

Time: During school hours

Location: Physically at the school

Eligibility

Mentees must be students from 3rd grade - 12th grade. Mentors must be adults over 18 and able to pass a background check, provide 3 references, and attend mentor training.

Disabilities access

Call for information.

Required Documents

Mentors must submit and pass background check and provide 3 references.

Application Process Online Application at TeamMates.org 

Program Information:

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance.

Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year

Time: During school hours

Location: Physically at the school

Eligibility

Mentees must be students from 3rd grade - 12th grade. Mentors must be adults over 18 and able to pass a background check, provide 3 references, and attend mentor training.

Disabilities access

Call for information.

Required Documents

Mentors must submit and pass background check and provide 3 references.

Application Process Online Application at TeamMates.org 

Make a difference in your community and join our Board of Directors! The Board of Directors provides governance, strategic leadership, and oversight to ensure Margo's Place fulfills its mission. Each member is eligible to serve two consecutive 3-year terms and will serve on a committee as needed.

Learn more and apply at margosplace.co/careers.

300 inadequately housed surveys are in need of being entered ASAP, please! These take approximately 3 minutes each from a cell phone, tablet or laptop (Our agency has only one computer to use for this). Paper surveys to help identify 'inadequately housed' populations, needs, etc are transferred as critical, saved data, thanks to volunteers like you. You can inquire at the Volunteers of America (Northern Rockies) office in Rapid City, or please contact the program administer, Amy at 605-530-6255. amy.mikulak@voanr.org

Whether you’re part of a service club, youth group, business team, or faith community, South Dakota State Parks has volunteer opportunities that bring people together while making a difference in our great outdoors. Opportunities are available year-round for groups of all sizes. Projects can be tailored to fit your group’s skills, schedule, and interests.

Group Volunteer Activities May Include:

https://gfp.sd.gov/volunteer/

Volunteers play a vital role in enriching the lives of the people we support by sharing their time, talents, and compassion. Whether you have a few hours to give or want to get involved regularly, your presence helps create meaningful experiences and lasting connections.

Get involved and discover the impact of making opportunities possible for others.

Who Can Volunteer?
We welcome individuals as well as groups, including businesses, families, church or youth groups, service clubs, and more. There’s a place for everyone to make a difference.

Ways to Get Involved
Volunteers can choose from a variety of engaging and relationship-centered activities, including:

Yard work and outdoor projects
Hosting pizza parties or social gatherings
Coffee, donuts, and conversation at the Longfellow Center
Playing games and working on puzzles
Arts, crafts, sewing, and baking
Holiday decorating and seasonal activities
Supporting visits with therapy dogs
Being a sports or recreation buddy
Helping with raised bed gardening
Fishing outings
Joining community outings and events
Sharing musical talents
Participating in faith-based connections (Friends of Faith)
Providing companionship through conversation, walks, or cultural activities

Fill in the volunteer form here: https://www.dakotabilities.org/get-involved/volunteer

The Sioux Falls YMCA welcomes service groups to support seasonal projects at camp. While we do not have a formal, ongoing volunteer program or set schedule, we coordinate group service opportunities primarily in the spring and fall.

Volunteer projects typically focus on hands-on, outdoor work that helps maintain and improve camp facilities. This may include landscaping, basic construction, repairs, and other manual labor projects that directly enhance the camp experience for our community.

Who We’re Looking For:
We are best suited for groups with experience or skills in:
Landscaping
Construction
Contracting or general maintenance work

Due to the nature of the work and for liability considerations, volunteers must be 18 years or older.

How to Get Involved:
Service opportunities vary based on current needs and project availability. To learn more about upcoming projects or to schedule a group, please contact:
caley@siouxfallsymca.org

Every Thursday we hold support group for both clients and community members seeking support. To help create an accessible space, we hope to provide childcare for participants during the group.

We are looking for a responsible individual to supervise children with support and intermittent oversight from staff. A background check will be required.

We are seeking compassionate individuals to assist with crisis call coverage for the shelter. Calls will be forwarded to a provided phone during your scheduled shift. Responsibilities include answering calls, offering supportive listening, and helping connect callers to appropriate resources.

Training and ongoing staff support will be provided. A background check is required.

Assist in all areas of visitor services and park maintenance. May perform light maintenance work around the campground such as litter pickup, sweeping and stocking of restrooms.

Although small in size, Lake Alvin has become a very popular area. This 59 acre park is best known for its beach facilities and excellent fishing. Its proximity to Sioux Falls and Newton Hills State Park make it a great place to enjoy a day on the beach. The focus of Lake Alvin Recreation Area is water recreation. The park has become a popular gathering place for swimmers, boaters and anglers.

https://gfp.sd.gov/volunteer/

https://www.volgistics.com/od/39289/assignment/444/profile

Assist with a variety of projects as an organization or park scheduled volunteer event. Examples include painting, park clean-up, tree planting/removal, landscaping, building construction/maintenance, trail work, and much more. To request a group volunteer activity, contact your local park. Groups with volunteers under 18 are expected to have adult supervision.

Newton Hills State Park was named after William Newton who settled in the area in the 1850s. Newton's wife was a mid-wife; until the 1870s, she was the only European American north of Vermillion who could deliver babies and cure the sick.

Glaciers created this narrow strip of rolling hills and forest that is part of the geological formation called the Coteau des Prairie, which extends along the eastern boundary of South Dakota. At its highest point, the Coteau rises to more than 2,000 feet above sea level. Artifacts and burial mounds found near the park indicate that a Woodland Indian Culture inhabited this region between 300 B.C. and 900 A.D. The area's unique dark forest, amidst a vast open prairie, has prompted many recent legends, including buried gold, robbers' hideouts and horse thieves.

Over 200 species of birds visit the area each year. White-tailed deer, wild turkeys, marmots, rabbits, red and gray fox and squirrels are also found within the park. Between October 1 and April 30 each year, bow hunting is allowed in the park. Hunters will not be using the high traffic areas located near the hiking trails. Uncased bows and firearms are not allowed within the campground and picnic areas.

https://gfp.sd.gov/volunteer/

https://www.volgistics.com/od/39289/assignment/443/profile

Welcome guests to Good Earth and help them make the most of their visit. Volunteers provide information, answer questions, and share knowledge about the park’s history, wildlife, and recreational opportunities.

Good Earth State Park southeast of Sioux Falls is an important cultural and historical site as well as a unique nature retreat adjacent to the most developed and populated part of our state. The site itself is one of the oldest sites of long-term human habitation in the United States. The river, abundant wildlife, fertile flood plains, availability of pipestone (catlinite), and protection from winds made the area an important gathering place for seasonal ceremonies and a significant trading center for many tribal peoples from 1300-1700 A.D.

https://gfp.sd.gov/volunteer/

https://www.volgistics.com/od/39289/assignment/421/profile

Interacts with visitors, answers phones, takes messages and assists with general office duties.

Big Sioux Recreation Area lies on the banks of South Dakota's Big Sioux River. Close to the cities of Brandon and Sioux Falls, Big Sioux is popular among campers, canoers, bicyclists, hikers, disc golfers, history buffs and archers. When the snow flies, groups of snowmobilers gather at the enclosed warming house.

Special Projects volunteers interprets natural surroundings for visitors.

Big Sioux Recreation Area lies on the banks of South Dakota's Big Sioux River. Close to the cities of Brandon and Sioux Falls, Big Sioux is popular among campers, canoers, bicyclists, hikers, disc golfers, history buffs and archers. When the snow flies, groups of snowmobilers gather at the enclosed warming house.

Work alongside park staff to help keep the park welcoming and well-maintained for visitors. Volunteer duties may include painting and staining park facilities, mowing, planting and watering trees, cleaning comfort stations, vault toilets, and fish cleaning stations, as well as assisting with other maintenance tasks and projects coordinated with park management.

https://gfp.sd.gov/volunteer/

ttps://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/custer-state-park/

Cleans vault toilets and empties trash cans located throughout the park.

https://gfp.sd.gov/volunteer/

https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/custer-state-park/

Welcome guests to Custer State Park and help them make the most of their visit. Volunteers provide information, answer questions, and share knowledge about the park’s history, wildlife, and recreational opportunities.

https://gfp.sd.gov/volunteer/

https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/custer-state-park