Opportunities From: Helpline Center Volunteer Connections

Would you like to volunteer, to join us in helping others that are hurting? Our Caring Companions spend one hour (once a month) with patients that are hospitalized for their Mental Health Struggles. You are able to play a game, or work on a small activity, but most importantly give them your gift of time. Help us show others that there are people in our community that care. Please fill out the form here and we will get back to you! For further info or questions, please email: info@liveinspired365.com. Thanks!

Key Responsibilities:

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

SEMI-FLEXIBLE: If you're interested in volunteering outside of the scheduled shift times, please reach out to Alyssa Albrecht at 605-335-0364 ext.124 or alyssa.albrecht@feedingsouthdakota.org

What You’ll Do:

What We Offer:

What We’re Looking For:

Additional Details:

During this Christmas we are collecting specific items on our Christmas Wish List.  We would be so grateful if you would consider donating items.  Please contact Abby Sharp at 605-343-2811 or abby.sharp@chssd.org for the wish list and to arrange a drop off day and time for donations.

Children's Home Society was blessed with 260 winter coats for kids.  We are looking for individuals or a group to help sort and hang up the winter coats in our storage room

Rake the Town is a community-wide event to help the elderly who do not have family available to help with their yard work and are not financially or physically able to do the work themselves. Rake the Town is beneficial to senior homeowners who want to remain independent in their own homes but need a little extra help with chores. Our community benefits from the neighborhood's beautification, and volunteers benefit from the rewarding experience of working together to help those in need.

Address: 523 W McClellan St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (Around Minnesota Ave and Russell Street)

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.

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

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

Reminder:

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

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

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.

Volunteers are needed at the Angel Tree table to greet donors, answer questions, hand out Angel Tree gift suggestion sheets and monitor the gift donations. The Salvation Army is required to have someone at the table from the time the mall opens until it closes each day. At least a two-hour time commitment is required. This is a great small-group activity. Larger groups could sponsor a whole day.

Volunteers MUST signup on The Salvation Army's volunteer database at this link: https://bttr.im/kiqok

Dakota News Now, along with Billion Auto, Avera and Sioux Laundry are teaming up with The Salvation Army for the annual Coats for All coat drive campaign. Together, we hope to make sure the winter season is a little warmer for those in need.

Beginning October 6th, you can drop off new and gently-used coats, hats, gloves and other warm attire at drop boxes located at all Billion Auto dealership locations in Sioux Falls, Dell Rapids, and Worthing. A drop box is also available at The Salvation Army office at 900 N. Cliff Avenue. Donations will be accepted until Friday, October 31st.

Volunteers are needed November 3 - November 5 to sort coats, winter gear, and to set up for the event. Volunteers are needed November 6 - November 7 to help clients select their winter coat and gear. 

Volunteers MUST sign up through The Salvation Army volunteer database by following this link: https://bttr.im/5n3qv

When you volunteer to stand at the Salvation Army's kettles, you're not just ringing a bell. You're changing lives and strengthening our community. The Salvation Army can help struggling individuals, families, and our community thanks to the Red Kettle Campaign. The Red Kettle Campaign will begin at some locations on Friday, November 7th and all locations will be available by Friday, November 21st, 2025. The campaign will run through December 24th, 2025. Volunteers serve 2-hour shifts between 11 am and 7 pm. Volunteer to be a Bell Ringer as an individual or group. Sign up at www.registertoring.org.

Casseroles and Cooking Friends Welcomed (cooking and sharing)

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

Do you enjoy cooking and want to share your delicious creations with adults supported by LifeScape?   “The secret ingredient in cooking, is always Love.”  LifeScape supports adults in 39+ residential locations.  A homemade meal made with love is exactly what lifts spirits and inspires people!

Whip up your favorite recipe, side dish, dessert, or try a new recipe and then schedule to drop it off at an assigned LifeScape Home.   All mealtime recipes welcomed such as casseroles, one dish meals, tacos, family traditions, soups, chilis, pastas, vegetables, fruit dishes, and more.  This can be an on-going cooking opportunity or a one-time opportunity.

Or if you would like to come to LifeScape home and teach a few people to cook your recipe?  We would love to invite you to our house to do some cooking together!  We welcome individual volunteers and/or 2-3 volunteers in our home to cook with us!

If you are interested in cooking and donating, please reach out to VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org for all details and to be assigned a LifeScape residential home near your home.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to share your passions and hobbies with others.  You make the world a better place by sharing your talents!

LifeScape

Baking Desserts Buddies Welcomed (bake and donate)

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

Do you enjoy baking desserts and treats but don’t want to eat them all? 

Do you want to bake and donate sharing your delicious creations with adults supported by LifeScape?   “Baking is done out of love, to share with family and friends, to see them smile.” 

LifeScape supports adults in 39+ residential locations.  A dessert made with love is exactly what lifts spirits and inspires people!

Whip up your favorite dessert recipe or try a new recipe and then schedule to drop it off at an assigned LifeScape Home. 

All dessert recipes are welcomed, no concerns about allergies.

If you enjoy baking with allergy awareness, we would have opportunities to bake for gluten free, peanut free, and/or dairy free as well.   

This bake desserts and donate can be an on-going cooking opportunity or a one-time opportunity.

Or if you would like to come to a LifeScape home and teach a few people to bake your dessert recipe to pass along a family tradition?  We would love to invite you to our house to do some baking together!  We could welcome individual volunteers and/or 2-3 volunteers in our home to bake with us!

If you are interested in baking and donating, please reach out to VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org for all details and to be assigned a LifeScape residential home near your home.

Baking is not just a skill- it’s love, carefully folded into batter, layered with patience, and frosted with care. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to share your passions and hobbies with others.  You make the world a better place by sharing your talents!

LifeScape

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.

Join the Helpline Center for an unforgettable Family Volunteer Day celebration! Prepare for a delightful mix of family fun and volunteer activities that will bring smiles to everyone! This event is open to all ages and abilities. If you are a nonprofit (Civic group, church, municipality, etc all count too!), sign up to reserve a spot / table to promote the good work you do! Along with promotion & connecting with the community, you're encouraged to bring an activity or mini service-project that folks can help with.  If you're not a nonprofit, we highly encourage families, individuals and youth to attend to learn more about the many amazing agencies in our area, in addition to helping with whatever service project / activity may be at each table / booth.  The sky's the limit, so be creative, tell a friend, encourage staff / volunteers, etc.  Please register so we have enough space, tables & can promote you effectively.  Any q's, contact Brad at the Rapid City office via email or phone any time.  Tell a friend & mark the calendar for the morning of Nov. 22nd at 'The Garage' downtown Rapid. (Organizations from anywhere in the Hills are encouraged, not just Rapid).

Door will be unlocked for set-up at 8am.  

Join us November 7–9 for the 10th Annual Fight Like a Ninja Hockey Tournament & Alumni Game! We're excited to celebrate a decade of hockey with our 19U, 16U, 14U, and 12U teams, and we’d love for you to be part of the action. There are plenty of flexible volunteer opportunities available — whatever your schedule, there’s a way to help!

Sign up to volunteer here! 

If you have any questions you can find more information here!
 

We ALWAYS need volunteers and we could use sponsors for our kids for tuition, school supplies, Christmas gifts etc.

Step into the magic of the season! Join us for a cozy celebration filled with laughter, music, holiday treats, and time together with friends and family. Members and guests are warmly invited — let’s make this Christmas sparkle with joy.

Volunteers are needed for their Christmas Party on Saturday, December 6th from 10:30am to 1:30pm (CT). The event itself runs from 11:00am to 2:00pm (CT).

People interested in volunteering can sign-up online or through this link: https://newdirectionsdsa.com/holiday-volunteer-form/?fbclid=IwAR2ibZWmwrEbgNWYNR9ON_

We need helping hands to make this year’s Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner a success!

In addition to calling Nancy Kremin to sign-up for a time slot and a task, volunteers can also sign-up online via Sign-Up Genius. Here is the sign-up if there are volunteers interested in this opportunity: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ADAE2DAAF8C61-58977124-volunteers?useFullSite=true#/

Volunteer facilitator will lead veteran Moral Injury groups through our 12-15 week program. Training will be provided free of charge. All applicants are subject to UA and a background check. Groups meet once a week for about 90 minutes.

A volunteer helps keep the store running smoothly and ensures a positive experience for customers. Common tasks include:

Sorting Donations

Organizing and Stocking

Customer Assistance

Cash Register Support

Backroom Duties

Special Projects

Prepare a meal under the direction of the kitchen coordinator.

Serve a meal and visit with guests

Serve Breakfast

Assist in preparing a breakfast

The Salvation Army is preparing for its annual Coat Distribution Event, and volunteers are needed to help make it a success! Each year, hundreds of coats are donated and distributed to families in need. Last year alone, more than 900 coats came through our doors — and we need community volunteers to help us prepare and serve.

Sorting & Setup Volunteers
Help sort, organize, and hang donated coats in preparation for the event. Tasks may include setting up racks, organizing by size and gender, and creating a welcoming, accessible space for guests.

Client Assistance Volunteers
Support guests during “shopping days” by greeting families, helping them find coats that fit, and restocking racks as needed. Volunteers in these roles help ensure each guest has a positive and dignified experience.

Friendly attitude and willingness to help others

Ability to stand, move, or lift light items (as comfortable)

Ages 18+

Flexible scheduling — help for a few hours or a full day!

Sign up to volunteer here: https://bttr.im/5n3qv

Your time and kindness help keep our neighbors warm this winter. Thank you for being part of this community effort!

Volunteer Opportunity: Fall Benefit Event Helpers
Saturday, November 1
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Celebrate Church

Join us in making our 23rd Annual Fall Benefit a success! We’re looking for friendly, energetic volunteers to help create a warm and welcoming experience for our guests.

Volunteer Roles:

Event Setup: Help prepare the space before guests arrive.

During the Event (4:30–7:00 PM):

Greet guests as they arrive

Usher guests to tables

Serve coffee

Assist with Heads & Tails / Golden Ticket sign-ups

Event Teardown (6:50 PM – 7:30 PM): Help clean up and pack up materials at the end of the night.

Volunteer Needs:

During Event: 5 volunteers

Teardown: Larger group of volunteers (great for student or service groups!)

This is a great opportunity for students or community members who enjoy teamwork, event hospitality, and serving for a good cause.

If you or your group are interested, please reach out for more details or to sign up!

Mobile Distributions

Feeding South Dakota serves ALL 66 counties in the state and over 12,000 families per month.

HOW?

Because our Mobile Food Distribution Program allows Feeding South Dakota to go where hunger is, instead of hunger having to find us.

Every successful distribution includes staff and volunteers to ensure our guests are welcomed and provided with food in an efficient and friendly manner.

Each stop will provide you a chance to get some fresh air, meet other volunteers and guests, and help rural communities in need. This is a great opportunity for all who are curious about food insecurity and how it impacts rural communities.

Please pack a lunch, snack, and drink for the road!

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteers will ride in a Feeding South Dakota vehicle with one of our fun and kind-hearted Drivers to assist with guest registration and handing out food.

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

This position will be working outside in all weather conditions. For safety reasons, all volunteers must be 18 years or older.

McCrossan Boys Ranch in Sioux Falls is a private non-profit organization that reaches out to troubled boys between the ages of 11 to 20 who have experienced conflict in their lives. By working on values, goals, education, and life skills, we prepare our boys to live a balanced life outside the Ranch.

Volunteers in the Visitor Center will sit at the front desk and greet guests, help keep the archive room tidy, and occasionally assist with tour and field trip groups. 

The Tree of Hope provides an opportunity for the community to support the boys of McCrossan Boys Ranch who have struggled with conflict in family, school, or the community.  Accepts collections of socks, underwear, towels, hats, and gloves for the holidays.  Trees will be displayed starting Friday, November 14, 2025, at HyVee on Minnesota Avenue, Chick-fil-A, Scheels, and both Runnings locations, which contain cards with the name of a McCrossan boy.  Select a name from the tree, buy a gift, and return it to the tree.  Cards are also available by calling McCrossan Boys Ranch. 

Want to be a hero with a spatula (or a pizza delivery app)? We're looking for groups to fund or cook and deliver the meal for our fantastic adoptive/foster families and volunteers at our monthly Family Gatherings. Meals will be served on the 3rd Tuesday evening of the month (August - May, excluding December). We will have 80-120 grateful guests!

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. 

The special events committee is dedicated to ensuring the success of our annual Corks & Kegs fundraising event. Committee members will collaborate to plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of the event—from pre-event preparations to day-of activities. Through strategic efforts and teamwork, the committee aims to deliver an exceptional experience while meeting or exceeding event revenue goals.

Overall, the time commitment can range from about 1 hours per month during the early planning stages, increasing to around 8 hours per month as the event approaches, and peaking at around 2 hours during the week of the event itself.

The committee will meet at least once a month, and potentially more frequently leading up to the event. 2025 Corks & Kegs is Friday, Nov. 21 at The District in Sioux Falls. This will be the 11th year.

Key Responsibilities:

Help make the holidays brighter by lending a hand during our special Thanksgiving and Christmas lunches! Holiday Lunch Helpers assist with preparing, serving, and cleaning up meals while spreading cheer to everyone who attends. Every day brings something new — from setting tables to serving food and sharing smiles with guests.

This is a fun, festive way to give back during the holiday season, whether you volunteer for one day or more.

Duties may include:

Assisting with meal prep and setup for holiday events

Serving food and drinks with a friendly smile

Cleaning tables, dishes, and kitchen areas

Helping create a warm, welcoming holiday atmosphere

Join our team to help make lunchtime a great experience! Lunch Helpers assist with preparing, serving, and cleaning up meals. Every day looks a little different — from setting up and greeting guests to lending a hand wherever it’s needed most.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with others, likes to stay active, and wants to make a direct impact in their community. Scheduling can be flexible — volunteer for one day or on a regular basis.

Duties may include:

Assisting with meal prep and setup

Serving food and drinks

Cleaning tables, dishes, and kitchen areas

Creating a welcoming environment for guests

Interested?
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out for more information or to find a schedule that works best for you

Holiday Caroling, Music Sing-a-longs, and Musicians Wanted

LifeScape’s Mission is Empowering people to live their best life.  Music is very empowering and we invite you to share your musical talents at LifeScape!  No experience or musical expertise required, all voices are beautiful!  Let’s sing together! 

Bring a small (2-3 people) or large group (3-15people) of friends to LifeScape to create a time of music and memories by singing holiday favorites and everyday favorites. We welcome acapella voices and/or musical accompaniment (bells, recordings, speakers, guitars, etc) as you share the classical kid and religious favorite holiday songs.

Monday through Friday:  10-11:30am, 1-2:30pm, 5:30-7:30pm

LifeScape welcomes groups until Dec 9 to share Musical talents.

If interested in sharing musical talents, caroling, or just want to have a sing-a-long, please contact Becky to discuss options and set a date.

email VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org;  or call 605-444-9621.

Thank you for sharing you’re your love of holidays and music with children and adults supported by LifeScape.

Sign Language Communication Companion

LifeScape’s Mission is to empowering people to live their best life. 

Would you enjoy the opportunity to help with members of the Deaf community in a welcoming, supportive environment or maybe the opportunity to greatly improve receptive and expressive skills in ASL? LifeScape is in search of Sign Language/spoken English friends to assist in the communication between hearing individuals and the Deaf or hard-of-hearing.  Spend time together in leisure activities at person’s home or meet out in the community for fun opportunities. Days and times can vary according to everyone’s schedules.  Typically spending 1.5 -2.5hrs per time together.

Qualifications:

 1. Be compassionate, friendly, caring, patient, and dependable

 2.  Awareness of Deaf culture and ability to communicate with adults who use American Sign              Language in a variety of signing levels and styles.

 3. Good organization and time management skills.

4.  Dedication to dates established to get together.

5.  Willingness to try various leisure activities of interest to person supported by LifeScape.

The purpose of inviting volunteers to assist people in:

Questions:  please reach out to VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org.

 LifeScape is committed to empowering people to live their best lives through personal connections, active community engagement, and fun.  . 

Holiday - Grant a Special Christmas Wish for Children and Adults with Disabilities

Want to spread joy and be Santa’s Helper for children and adults with disabilities this holiday season? 

LifeScape’s Wish Tree shines kindness and light into people’s hearts by granting a unique and special wish, specifically requested by a child or adults with disabilities supported by LifeScape.    Due to financial limitations or no family support, specific children and adults supported by LifeScape have been identified as not receiving any Christmas presents. Everyone deserves to feel special over the holidays and you can help make their Christmas filled with joy!

Timelines:  November 3, 2025 through Dec 14, 2025, email  VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org  to request a unique wish list for a child or adult supported or ask questions.  Deadline to turn in gifts, December 17, 2025.

There are many ways to spread cheer this holiday season:

·         Purchase gifts from store: Request wishes that can be emailed to you per your request of quantity and cost.  Please wrap the gift, write your name on the tag, and deliver gift back to LifeScape.

·         Wish Trees can be located at community business partners such as Fourteen Foods Dairy Queen, Atoley Salon, Last Stop CD Shop, and more.  Please wrap the gift, write your name on the tag, and deliver gift back to community tree. 

If you do not enjoy shopping and wrapping gifts,

·         Purchase online from the LifeScape Amazon Wish List and have gifts delivered to LifeScape.  Email VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.orgfor the amazon wish list link.

·         Donation:  LifeScape welcomes donations such as gift cards, monetary, or tickets for community events such as theatre passes, sports game tickets, zoo passes, Wild Water West passes, Thunder Road entry fees, Music tickets, Washington Pavilion, Last Stop CD Shop, art class entry fees, cooking class entry fees, or restaurant gift cards.

All gifts will be delivered to people’s trees the week prior to Christmas so the joy and anticipation of having a special gift can shine in people’s hearts.

Email VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.orgfor questions or wishes. 

Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Kiwanis is a global service organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Our Kiwanis Club of Sioux Falls supports projects that help children, families, and neighborhoods thrive.

We’re looking for community-minded people who would like to:

The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) often has need to distribute flyers to neighborhood businesses to spread the word about our growing list of programs, classes, and events. Flyer distributors represent our organization in the community and are often person individuals will interact with to talk about the Rapid City Arts Council and the Dahl. 

Volunteers will be asked to deliver paper flyers to local businesses and request that the flyer be put up on their bulletin board. Volunteers are also responsible for selecting out of date flyers from the RCAC and removing them from local bulletin boards. 

Volunteers will be given a stack of flyers to distribute as well as a current list of businesses that RCAC flyers regularly appear in.

Volunteers are expected to walk up to an hour at a time, speak with staff at local businesses, and lift up to 10lbs unassisted.

This opportunity offers semi-flexible scheduling. You’re welcome to come in any time Monday through Thursday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and stay for up to 3 hours. When signing up, please include a note about the time you plan to arrive. Thank you!

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

This position will be working in a warehousing facility alongside forklift traffic. 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, 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 for any reason, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

This opportunity offers semi-flexible scheduling. You’re welcome to come in any time Monday through Thursday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and stay for up to 3 hours. When signing up, please include a note about the time you plan to arrive. Thank you!

Make a Difference: Join Our Food Bank Family

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

What You'll Do:

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

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

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

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

Food Sorting and Quality Assurance

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

Support and Training:

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

Who Can Volunteer:

Age Requirements:

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

Grab Your Crew!

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

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

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

JA Finance Park® is an immersive experience for middle and high school students to learn how to meet their financial goals while living within their means. Students participate in teacher-led lessons that culminate in an in person simulation experience. During this one-day (5-hour) experience, volunteers share their life experiences and coach students on topics related to their monthly budgeting decisions.    

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

Join the Helpline Center for an unforgettable Family Volunteer Day celebration!

We’re bringing together families, neighbors, and friends of all ages to share the joy of giving back. Come experience a delightful mix of hands-on volunteer projects, fun activities, and meaningful ways to make a difference right here in our community.

Families will have the chance to:
Create simple projects that spread kindness to those in need
Learn more about local nonprofits and how they support our community
Enjoy interactive stations designed for kids, teens, and adults alike
Celebrate the power of volunteering together as a family


Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Open house style, come and go as you please)

Location: 3817 S. Elmwood Ave, Sioux Falls



Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a $200 Scheels gift card to keep the family fun going even after the event!



This event is open to all ages and abilities whether you’re bringing little ones, grandparents, or the whole extended crew, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Together, we’ll turn small acts of service into big smiles and lasting memories.

Recycling Plastic into Park Benches
Sioux Falls Lions Club

Location: 1401 N Cleveland Ave, Sioux Falls – building on the left-hand side when you pull into the driveway

Minimum Age: 14+

 Project Details: Help clean and sort 200 lbs of plastic that will be recycled into park benches! All materials and training will be provided. Supervision and support throughout your shift. 

What to Wear: Clothes you don’t mind working in

Make a hands-on impact in your community while keeping plastic out of landfills!

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.

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.

Please join us in the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, a Housing and Urban Development required event is a vital community effort to better understand housing insecurity in our region. The PIT Count provides critical data that informs funding, planning, and services to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.  The Survey of Housing Insecure People is a local effort to identify individuals that are living on the brink of homelessness.  These statistics are also used for funding, planning, and services to support individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity.  Volunteers are needed to help with administering surveys to individuals struggling with housing security and data entry after the event. 

Senior Companions of South Dakota is a volunteer program that provides in-home assistance and respite care to the elderly and disabled in more than 50 communities across South Dakota. The program has been called one of South Dakota's most positive senior programs. It allows low- income, healthy volunteers an opportunity to provide companionship and in-home assistance to those who need help to live independently.
Senior Companion activities might include:
♦ companionship through visits
♦ transportation
♦ meal planning and preparation
♦ light housekeeping
♦ playing cards
♦ reminiscing or just enjoying the friendship of a peer.
Senior Companion volunteers receive an hourly stipend, mileage reimbursement, meal allowances and other benefits. These benefits do not reduce any governmental assistance and are not taxable.
The Senior Companion is valuable in the care and support of our clients, especially in our rural communities. There is no charge for our services to the client or a client's famiy. Clients report that Senior Companions help prevent or delay long-term care placement, increase the client’s ability to live alone, reduce loneliness and isolation, and reduce stress levels.  
Call Carol at (605) 721-8884 or email bhsrcompanion@rushmore.com for more information.

Volunteer Service Bank is seeking passionate leaders to join our nonprofit board! If you have experience in HR, marketing, or fundraising, we'd love your expertise to help us grow.

The Volunteer Service Bank connects community volunteers with neighbors needing rides to medical appointments, ensuring access to care and support for healthier, stronger communities.

What you'll do as a board member:

Commitment:
Board terms typically last 3 years with meetings quarterly.

If you're ready to use your skills to give back and help our organization be the best it can be, we'd love to hear from you!

Please contact Molly at vsbcoordinator@gmail.com OR (605)692-6102

Journey of Hope is seeking passionate leaders to join our Board of Directors. If you care about providing people with basic necessities and giving juveniles and adults the opportunity to express themselves through art, we want to hear from you. Diverse backgrounds and experiences are welcome-especially in social services, education, justice, or nonprofit leadership. 

Greet and assist visitors to ensure they feel welcome in the park by providing information and answering questions. Monitor campground activities and report potential issues to park staff. Assist with customer service tasks such as selling firewood and checking out rental equipment. Support park operations through light landscape maintenance. Help maintain park facilities, including cleaning cabins, comfort stations, and vault toilets.

Volunteers are provided full hookup (water, sewer, and electric) campsite in exchange for 24 hours of service per person, per week.

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

https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/north-point-recreation-area/

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

***ALLERGEN NOTE: The cereal we're scooping contains PEANUT BUTTER***

Who doesn't love cereal? Join us as we package cereal into family-sized portions for neighbors across South Dakota!

Cereal is perfect for families because it’s packed with vitamins and minerals, is quick to prepare, and keeps well in storage.

This project will be done in our bulk-food room, where you'll scoop cereal and seal and label bags that will go into food boxes for local families across the state.

What to Expect:

Allergen: PEANUTS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Celebrate with us to raise funds and ensure the Dahl remains a vibrant institution for future generations. Volunteer greeters are asked to greet guests and patrons as they enter into the galleries and guide them to upcoming events throughout the night. Greeters may also be asked to cover the coat check, or assist bar backs.

Dress Code: Solid black slacks or jeans (no rips, holes, or designs), and black button up shirt. Business attire or semi-formal wear is also appropriate for this event.

Please arrive promptly at 5pm for training and to assist with set up for the evenings events. Some positions may be asked to attend an additional training session, please check your email for more information.

Volunteers may be asked to stand for up to 2-4 hours at a time. Lift up to 10 lbs unassisted. 

Celebrate with us to raise funds and ensure the Dahl remains a vibrant institution for future generations. Volunteers are asked to take and return coats from patrons throughout the night. 

Dress Code: Solid black slacks or jeans (no rips, holes, or designs), and black button up shirt. Business attire or semi-formal wear is also appropriate for this event. 

Please arrive promptly at 5pm for training. Some positions may be required to undergo extra training.

Volunteers are asked to stand and walk for up to 30 minutes at a time. Lift up to 10lbs unassisted. 

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.

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.

Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AEAE2EA1F9C52-58683156-2025#/

The Sioux Falls Jingle Bell Run has work to do before the event that is a great way to bring your team together! 

2. Phone Bank Party

3. Join our Poster Strike Force

4. Coordinate a Sign Party

IF INTERESTED IN THESE OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE REACH OUT TO TAYLOR VAN EMMERIK AT TAYLORVE12@GMAIL.COM

Celebrate with us to raise funds and ensure the Dahl remains a vibrant institution for future generations. Volunteers will be asked to retrieve, wash, and deliver drink glasses to satellite bars, and assist bartenders in providing excellent customer service to event patrons. 

Volunteers are asked to arrive at 5pm for training. More training for select positions may be requested, please check your email to stay informed. 

Dress code: Solid black slacks or jeans (no rips, holes, or designs), and black button up shirt. 

Volunteers must be able to: Stand and walk for up to 2 hours at a time. Lift up to 25lbs unaided.

Assist park staff at campground evening programs, tours, or other interpretive activities.

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

https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/adams-homestead-and-nature-preserve/

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Bring the joy of the season to the Education & Visitor Center by setting up trees, decorating trees with lights and decor, setting up a false fireplace, topiaries, and other holiday items!

Contact Lori Puetz at lori.puetz@sdstate.edu or (605) 688 6707 with any questions.

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:

Make a Difference: Join Our Food Bank Family

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

What You'll Do:

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

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

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

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

Food Sorting and Quality Assurance

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

Support and Training:

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

Who Can Volunteer:

Age Requirements:

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

Grab Your Crew!

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

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

The Outreach & Engagement Volunteer supports Wings of Valor Lodge by making friendly, professional phone calls to our community of volunteers, donors, and veteran guests. This role is vital to maintaining strong personal connections and ensuring our supporters feel valued, informed, and appreciated. Calls may include check-ins, thank-you messages, reminders, or invitations to events.

Duties: Place scheduled calls to volunteers, donors, and veteran guests using a provided call list and talking points. Help build relationships by listening, answering basic questions, and relaying feedback to staff.  Communicate upcoming opportunities, events, or updates in a warm and professional tone.   Log call notes and responses into a shared system for team follow-up.   Represent Wings of Valor Lodge’s mission with integrity, empathy, and respect.

Skills, Experience & Abilities: Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.  Compassionate, respectful, and confident phone presence.    Comfortable speaking with individuals from military and donor communities.   Reliable and able to follow up consistently.  Prior customer service or community outreach experience is a plus.

The Digital Media & Design Volunteer supports Wings of Valor Lodge by creating engaging, on-brand digital content that reflects our mission of serving U.S. military veterans. This remote role focuses on designing visuals and writing content for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and updating basic website elements to ensure consistent communication and outreach.

Duties: Design visually compelling, emotionally intelligent content for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.   Maintain alignment with the lodge’s branding, mission, and voice.  Create graphics and short-form videos or reels for campaigns, events, and veteran spotlights.   Update website pages and blog posts as needed (no coding required).   Collaborate virtually with staff for campaign planning and content reviews.   Support digital engagement strategies that build donor, volunteer, and veteran connection.

Skills, Experience & Abilities: Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express, Photoshop, etc.) Experience with social media content creation for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram Understanding of non-profit branding, storytelling, and audience engagement.   Familiarity with basic website platforms (e.g., Wix, WordPress, or similar) Strong attention to detail, creativity, and ability to meet monthly deadlines