Opportunities From: Helpline Center Volunteer Connections

General volunteering. Varying tasks depndent on need.

Do you have a group of friends, church groups, community groups, businesses, sports teams, sports clinics, cooking how to's, holiday parties, and even open to individuals that would like to bring an activity to campus for a few hours on a Saturday? It could be once, it could be on-going. 

It would be a great way to interact with our kids and let them have opportunities to experience different activities that they might not normally have the chance to. 

Thanks for your interest in the Gift Wrap Booth. Please call Ashley Neeley at 605.338.0116 or email ashley.neeley@chssd.org if you and/or a group are interested in signing up to volunteer!

The booth is open during Mall holiday hours**

Monday—Saturday 10am-9pm
Sundays 11am-7pm
Black Friday Special booth hours: 10am-6pm
Christmas Eve Special booth hours: 9am-3pm
**Hours are subject to change, based on weather. Please check for changes and updates on our Facebook page: CHS Shelter for Family Safety.

Volunteer Provides the opportuinity for children to interact with a positive adult role model. Volunteer facilitates cheal learning and increase of self-esteem through physical activities.  Volunteer communicates efftively with staff about scheduling, personal preferences, and therapy plan.  Volunteer assists school staff where needed.

General volunteering. Varying tasks depndent on need.

Being a big buddy provides a unique opportunity to become a friend and mentor to a child. Big Buddies commit to one year of visiting a CHS child, typically weekly, with at least two monthly visits. Big buddies may act on a student's behalf in the educational decision-making process.

The Donations Processor is responsible for documenting, inspecting, and organizing donations and stock and maintaining the inventory of closets and storage areas.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Process and organize in-kind donations.
2. Stock, organize, and maintain the inventory of assigned closets and storage areas.
3. Assist in keeping the shelter clean and orderly.
4. Help with putting seasonal clothing in the Boutique

5. Helping shelter staff with tasks such as but not limited to, Passing out hygiene items, laundry detergent, Hair products, etc.

Work Schedule:
Hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 9 AM and 5 PM.

1.      Answer doors and assist visitors.

2.      Answer telephone, route callers, and distribute messages.

3.      Record in-kind donations

4.      Security standards are consistently maintained.

5.      Confidentiality is consistently maintained.

This position processes donations, stock, organizes and maintains inventory of the boutique and provides customer service to clients.  Associates commit to 1-2 hour shifts per week to keep the boutique stocked and assist clients.  Boutique hours are 10 a.m. to 12 p.m, Monday-Friday.

Child Advocates provide companionship, comfort, and care to children from newborns to those aged 18 who are staying in the shelter.

1. Assist in providing supervision of children with shelter personnel

2. Assist with preparing and serving meals and snacks

3. Plan and facilitate activities for children in shelter, with or without a parent

4. Assist in keeping the shelter clean and orderly.