Volunteer: Sprouts & Spades VolunteerSprouts & Spades Volunteers are responsible for maintaining all of the plants at RMHC SoDak both indoors and outdoors. Garden/farming experience is not required, but highly recommended. During your first shift, you will receive a House tour including in-depth tours of both gardens. You will report to Sprouts & Spades supervisor Samantha Dixon. Volunteer responsibilities will vary due to weather, season, and necessity. Examples of tasks include (but are not limited to): Watering plants, Harvesting food, Weeding, planting seeds, pruning, changing the water & adding nutrients to hydroponic gardens, maintaining the compost bin, and Pest control (organic methods ONLY). You will be caring for: 6 Outdoor Raised Garden Beds, Multiple Potted/Hanging Outdoor Plants, Houseplants in Lobby, Compost Bin, Sprouts & Spades Indoor Hydroponic Garden: 3 TowerGardens, 3 Tabletop Herb Gardens, and Potted House Plants. Shifts are available MWF from 9am-12pm. This is the ideal time for the outdoor plants to be watered. If you are interested in this opportunity but this time frame does not work for you, please email Samantha@rmhcsodak.org to arrange an alternate time. Hours and Commitment: We ask our Sprouts & Spades volunteers to commit to a weekly or bi-weekly shift. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of one full semester of volunteering, or 50 hours. To register, please sign up HERE. Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. Sprouts & Spades Volunteers are responsible for maintaining all of the plants at RMHC SoDak both indoors and outdoors. Garden/farming experience is not required, but highly recommended. During your first shift, you will receive a House tour including in-depth tours of both gardens. You will report to Sprouts & Spades supervisor Samantha Dixon. Volunteer responsibilities will vary due to weather, season, and necessity. Examples of tasks include (but are not limited to): Watering plants, Harvesting food, Weeding, planting seeds, pruning, changing the water & adding nutrients to hydroponic gardens, maintaining the compost bin, and Pest control (organic methods ONLY). You will be caring for: 6 Outdoor Raised Garden Beds, Multiple Potted/Hanging Outdoor Plants, Houseplants in Lobby, Compost Bin, Sprouts & Spades Indoor Hydroponic Garden: 3 TowerGardens, 3 Tabletop Herb Gardens, and Potted House Plants. Shifts are available MWF from 9am-12pm. This is the ideal time for the outdoor plants to be watered. If you are interested in this opportunity but this time frame does not work for you, please email Samantha@rmhcsodak.org to arrange an alternate time. Hours and Commitment: We ask our Sprouts & Spades volunteers to commit to a weekly or bi-weekly shift. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of one full semester of volunteering, or 50 hours. To register, please sign up HERE. Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 57104 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Room RefresherRoom Refreshers are dedicated volunteers who ensure that we provide a comfortable and clean environment for new families. This amazing team of volunteers works hard to guarantee that our overnight rooms meet our high cleanliness standards and are prepped and stocked for families before they arrive. Key responsibilities for Room Refreshers: Restocking toiletry items (shampoo, soap, etc.) Assisting with laundry Making and preparing beds Cleaning guest & public bathrooms Dusting all room surfaces Other housekeeping tasksIs the Room Refresher role right for you? Our ideal Room Refreshers enjoy making a room sparkle! You may work independently, or in teams of two with a buddy. These volunteers are vital to ensuring families arrive to a comfortable and clean room. This role is great for individuals with: A strong attention to detail and ability to work on your feet throughout shift The ability to work independently Good communication skills A love for organizing and cleaning The ability to prioritize numerous tasks at once A willingness to learn and perform common cleaning skillsHours and Commitment We ask our Room Refreshers to commit to a weekly or bi-weekly shift from 1:00pm-4:00pm. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of one full semester of volunteering, or 50 hours. An overview of your position will be provided during your orientation and House tour. On the day of your first shift, you will meet some of the RMHC staff members who will be providing you guidance throughout your time in the House. During this time, you will not be cleaning. The first shift will be training only and should take less than 1 hour. Please bring your government issued I.D. with you to training. To register for a shift, please sign up HERE. Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. Room Refreshers are dedicated volunteers who ensure that we provide a comfortable and clean environment for new families. This amazing team of volunteers works hard to guarantee that our overnight rooms meet our high cleanliness standards and are prepped and stocked for families before they arrive. Key responsibilities for Room Refreshers: Restocking toiletry items (shampoo, soap, etc.) Assisting with laundry Making and preparing beds Cleaning guest & public bathrooms Dusting all room surfaces Other housekeeping tasksIs the Room Refresher role right for you? Our ideal Room Refreshers enjoy making a room sparkle! You may work independently, or in teams of two with a buddy. These volunteers are vital to ensuring families arrive to a comfortable and clean room. This role is great for individuals with: A strong attention to detail and ability to work on your feet throughout shift The ability to work independently Good communication skills A love for organizing and cleaning The ability to prioritize numerous tasks at once A willingness to learn and perform common cleaning skillsHours and Commitment We ask our Room Refreshers to commit to a weekly or bi-weekly shift from 1:00pm-4:00pm. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of one full semester of volunteering, or 50 hours. An overview of your position will be provided during your orientation and House tour. On the day of your first shift, you will meet some of the RMHC staff members who will be providing you guidance throughout your time in the House. During this time, you will not be cleaning. The first shift will be training only and should take less than 1 hour. Please bring your government issued I.D. with you to training. To register for a shift, please sign up HERE. Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 57104 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Ronald McDonald House AmbassadorOur volunteer House Ambassadors play an important role in the day-to-day operations of the Ronald McDonald House. They perform a variety of tasks such as administrative support, helping keep our house clean, offering family support, serving as a welcoming face, and providing information to our visitors. Commitment Minimum one 3-hour shift per month. ShiftsShifts are offered daily from: 9am-12pm12pm-3pm3pm-6pmDuties Include:Answering phonesInputting information into our computer systemGreeting people at the doorProviding tours to guests and visitorsOrganizing donationsAssist with light household chores – laundry, light cleaning of common areas, room prep, etc.Restocking our guest roomsAssisting our guest families with items they needTrainingHouse Ambassadors will need to sign up to complete one 3-hour shift of training with the Director of Programs. If the training schedule does not work for you, reach out and we can set something else up. Once training is completed, a full schedule of shifts will be available. House Ambassadors report to the Director of Programs and House Managers on duty. You can sign up for training shifts here. Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. Our volunteer House Ambassadors play an important role in the day-to-day operations of the Ronald McDonald House. They perform a variety of tasks such as administrative support, helping keep our house clean, offering family support, serving as a welcoming face, and providing information to our visitors. Commitment Minimum one 3-hour shift per month. ShiftsShifts are offered daily from: 9am-12pm12pm-3pm3pm-6pmDuties Include:Answering phonesInputting information into our computer systemGreeting people at the doorProviding tours to guests and visitorsOrganizing donationsAssist with light household chores – laundry, light cleaning of common areas, room prep, etc.Restocking our guest roomsAssisting our guest families with items they needTrainingHouse Ambassadors will need to sign up to complete one 3-hour shift of training with the Director of Programs. If the training schedule does not work for you, reach out and we can set something else up. Once training is completed, a full schedule of shifts will be available. House Ambassadors report to the Director of Programs and House Managers on duty. You can sign up for training shifts here. Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 57104 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Quilts for Kids - Ronald McDonald HouseThe Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota supports families of critically ill children who are receiving treatment at a local hospital. As a part of our services, each family is provided with a blanket upon checking in. We have two Houses here in Sioux Falls, with a combined total of 29 rooms. This means we have a constant need to replenish our blanket supply. We are not picky on type of blanket, whether it is a handmade tie blanket, handmade quilt, or newly purchased. Our only restriction is that we cannot accept used blankets, due to our immunocompromised population. You are able to create as many blankets as you would like! This is a great activity for anyone to participate in, regardless of age. We have staff at our Houses 24/7 who are able to accept doantions. Donations can be taken to: 825 S. Lake Ave (north of the Sanford Children's Castle) or 808 E. 24th Street (one block south of the Avera Orthopedic building). To volunteer, Express Interest below. For more information, contact Samantha at (605) 336-6398 Ext. 8 or Samantha@rmhcsodak.org. Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota supports families of critically ill children who are receiving treatment at a local hospital. As a part of our services, each family is provided with a blanket upon checking in. We have two Houses here in Sioux Falls, with a combined total of 29 rooms. This means we have a constant need to replenish our blanket supply. We are not picky on type of blanket, whether it is a handmade tie blanket, handmade quilt, or newly purchased. Our only restriction is that we cannot accept used blankets, due to our immunocompromised population. You are able to create as many blankets as you would like! This is a great activity for anyone to participate in, regardless of age. We have staff at our Houses 24/7 who are able to accept doantions. Donations can be taken to: 825 S. Lake Ave (north of the Sanford Children's Castle) or 808 E. 24th Street (one block south of the Avera Orthopedic building). To volunteer, Express Interest below. For more information, contact Samantha at (605) 336-6398 Ext. 8 or Samantha@rmhcsodak.org. Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 57104 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Pull Together - Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald HousePop tabs are found every time you open a soft drink, soup can, and even sometimes on your pet food! These tabs are recycled and converted into cash based on their weight. This cash helps us keep our doors open 24/7. Collecting pop tabs is easy for all ages and groups. Our House encourages families, schools, organizations, businesses, and small groups to collect pop tabs. Simply remove the pop tab from the aluminum can and place them into your favorite collection container! Containers with removable lids are preferred. Decorating your container brings attention to them & reminds everyone to save their tabs! Pop Tabs can be dropped off 24/7 at one of our Houses: 825 S Lake Ave. or 808 E 24th St. You may also bring the tabs directly to an aluminum recycler and ask that the check be made out to Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota. Why should you collect pop tabs? It helps build awareness for RMHCPromotes recyclingEncourages teamworkAppeals to all agesTeaches about charitable givingInstills a sense of communitySimple and easy to startAgency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. Pop tabs are found every time you open a soft drink, soup can, and even sometimes on your pet food! These tabs are recycled and converted into cash based on their weight. This cash helps us keep our doors open 24/7. Collecting pop tabs is easy for all ages and groups. Our House encourages families, schools, organizations, businesses, and small groups to collect pop tabs. Simply remove the pop tab from the aluminum can and place them into your favorite collection container! Containers with removable lids are preferred. Decorating your container brings attention to them & reminds everyone to save their tabs! Pop Tabs can be dropped off 24/7 at one of our Houses: 825 S Lake Ave. or 808 E 24th St. You may also bring the tabs directly to an aluminum recycler and ask that the check be made out to Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota. Why should you collect pop tabs? It helps build awareness for RMHCPromotes recyclingEncourages teamworkAppeals to all agesTeaches about charitable givingInstills a sense of communitySimple and easy to startAgency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 57104 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Meals From the Heart - Ronald McDonald HouseVolunteers for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota Meals from the Heart program prepare either breakfast or dinner meals, so families have the nourishment and strength they need to tackle another day. Here’s how to get started… Gather a group of friends, family, colleagues, etc. Depending on the size of your group, choose your location. For questions, comments, or concerns, please call Samantha Dixon at 605-336-6398 Ext. 8, or email samantha@rmhcsodak.org To register to serve a meal, Click Here! Once you decide what meal you would like to make, please confirm with Samantha Dixon to ensure the meal has not already been prepared that week. You are responsible for providing the ingredients to cook. We provide everything else! Other ways to help feed our families. Please consider making a cash donation, or donation of a restaurant gift card to support ongoing guest family meals and needs. To make a financial contribution to support our Meals from the Heart Program go to www.rmhcsodak.org. Not able to pull a group together but would like to provide a meal to guest families by having food delivered from a local restaurant? Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. Volunteers for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota Meals from the Heart program prepare either breakfast or dinner meals, so families have the nourishment and strength they need to tackle another day. Here’s how to get started… Gather a group of friends, family, colleagues, etc. Depending on the size of your group, choose your location. For questions, comments, or concerns, please call Samantha Dixon at 605-336-6398 Ext. 8, or email samantha@rmhcsodak.org To register to serve a meal, Click Here! Once you decide what meal you would like to make, please confirm with Samantha Dixon to ensure the meal has not already been prepared that week. You are responsible for providing the ingredients to cook. We provide everything else! Other ways to help feed our families. Please consider making a cash donation, or donation of a restaurant gift card to support ongoing guest family meals and needs. To make a financial contribution to support our Meals from the Heart Program go to www.rmhcsodak.org. Not able to pull a group together but would like to provide a meal to guest families by having food delivered from a local restaurant? Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 57104 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Food Drive for Ronald McDonald HouseRonald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota is committed to Keeping Families Close by providing a safe place to stay with the comforts of home at no cost to families with children receiving care at nearby medical facilities. The support of family is crucial to patient healing, and we're here so families can remain close to medical care and to each other during their most challenging times. We provide meals a daily for families staying at either of our two Houses here in Sioux Falls. We rely on donations from the community to keep our pantry full. We are always in need of nonperishable foods such as canned vegetables, cereal, and to go snacks. To see our Wish List of most needed items, click HERE. We are able to receive donations 24/7, at either House location. For more information, please contact Samantha at (605) 336-6398 ext. 8 or Samantha@rmhcsodak.org. Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota is committed to Keeping Families Close by providing a safe place to stay with the comforts of home at no cost to families with children receiving care at nearby medical facilities. The support of family is crucial to patient healing, and we're here so families can remain close to medical care and to each other during their most challenging times. We provide meals a daily for families staying at either of our two Houses here in Sioux Falls. We rely on donations from the community to keep our pantry full. We are always in need of nonperishable foods such as canned vegetables, cereal, and to go snacks. To see our Wish List of most needed items, click HERE. We are able to receive donations 24/7, at either House location. For more information, please contact Samantha at (605) 336-6398 ext. 8 or Samantha@rmhcsodak.org. Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 57104 Allow Groups: Yes |