Opportunities From: Helpline Center Volunteer Connections

The purpose of the Surviving After Suicide (SAS) Mentor program is to provide safe opportunities for survivors to give back and help other survivors find hope in their grief journey. Must have completed the SAS class and complete required additional training prior to volunteering in this role.

Dr. King showed us the power of kindness and community. This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Feeding South Dakota is inviting families to honor his legacy through service and teamwork.

We're excited to offer parents/caregivers and their children an opportunity to volunteer together as a community and generate awareness of the issue of hunger.

What: Parents/guardians and children ages 5 and up will help pack food for South Dakota families.

When: Monday, January 19, 2026

Where: Feeding South Dakota 1111 North Creek Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703

How to Sign Up as a Team:
1. Click “Respond as a Team.”
2. Create a team name and click “Create Team.”
3. Add the parent/guardian’s info and reserve spots for your children.
4. Click “Submit Member” and add each child’s details.

Helpful Tips: Arrive at least 5 minutes early. Wear comfortable, layered clothes and fully-enclosed shoes (required for safety). Staff will provide training and support during your shift.

Can’t make it? Please call 605-348-2689 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to cancel.

Dr. King showed us the power of kindness and community. This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Feeding South Dakota is inviting families to honor his legacy through service and teamwork.

We're excited to offer parents/caregivers and their children an opportunity to volunteer together as a community and generate awareness of the issue of hunger.

What: Parents/guardians and children ages 5 and up will help pack food for South Dakota families.

When: Monday, January 19, 2026

Where: Feeding South Dakota 20562 Grace Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

How to Sign Up as a Team:
1. Click “Respond as a Team.”
2. Create a team name and click “Create Team.”
3. Add the parent/guardian’s info and reserve spots for your children.
4. Click “Submit Member” and add each child’s details.

Helpful Tips: Arrive at least 5 minutes early. Wear comfortable, layered clothes and fully-enclosed shoes (required for safety). Staff will provide training and support during your shift.

Can’t make it? Please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to cancel.

General volunteering. Varying tasks depndent on need.

Join us on a Saturday from 12 PM to 2 PM at the CHS Main Campus!

We invite energetic individuals and groups to help create fun experiences for our children.

Here are some exciting ways you can contribute:

EXAMPLES: (Not limited to these examples)

·       Storytime Adventures: Lead captivating story sessions that spark children’s imaginations and fill the room with laughter.

·       Open Gym Fun: Help organize games and activities that bring joy and encourage new friendships among the kids.

·       Culinary Creations: Share your love for cooking by engaging in cooking demos that introduce kids to new flavors and techniques.

·       Arts and Crafts: Inspire creativity by guiding kids in hands-on art projects that let them express themselves in beautiful ways.

·       Cookie Decorating: Host festive sessions where kids can learn baking skills while creating delicious cookie masterpieces.

·       STEM Experiments: Engage young minds with fun STEM activities that promote curiosity and problem-solving skills.

·       Board Games: Gather kids for exciting board games that encourage teamwork and critical thinking while having a blast.

·       Sports Clinics: Run sports activities that build confidence and nurture a love for athletics in our young participants.

·       Holiday Parties/Activities: Organize festive celebrations that bring cheer, fun games, and special activities to mark the holiday seasons, creating joyful memories for everyone.

The possibilities are as limitless as your imagination, and we can't wait to hear your innovative ideas! Reach out to us to share your vision and secure a date to showcase your talents. Let’s come together to create Saturdays that are vibrant, engaging, and truly unforgettable for our children!

What to Wear:
Our distributions take place outdoors, so please dress for whatever South Dakota weather decides to throw our way! Layers and comfortable clothing are always a good idea.
For safety, closed-toe, closed-heel shoes are required—your whole foot must be covered. No Crocs, sandals, Keen sandals, etc. If someone arrives without the right footwear, we’ll kindly ask them to change shoes or join us another time.

Qualifications:

·         Bring a friendly attitude and a great SMILE!

·         Comfortable standing and walking for 2–3 hours

·         Able to lift about 10–30 pounds

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

We need volunteers!  18+ that can drive and have a positive attitude. To provide compassionate, non-medical support to individuals aged 62 and older, helping them maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life in their own homes. This may include chore services like cleaning, cooking, yard maintenance, driving to and from appointments or grocery store, and overall companionship. Weekly visits, on average 1-2.5 hours each.

At each giveaway, we need over 80 volunteers to help pack food and boxes, bring food outside, direct more than 1,000 vehicles, and load boxes into vehicles. ​

To ensure the success of our giveaways, we urge you to consider volunteering with us. Your contribution is vital in ensuring those in need receive the support they deserve. ​

Each volunteer serves as an essential piece of the puzzle, and without your assistance, we cannot achieve our goal of helping thousands of individuals and families through these difficult times. ​

We understand everyone has busy schedules, but even just a few hours of your time can make a significant difference in someone's life. Whether it's an individual, family, workgroup, or service project...  

Join us at 3 pm at the fairgrounds on the giveaway day. Feel free to sign up on our form here or come on the day of the giveaway. We value your support and look forward to seeing you there!

GROUPS

We extend a special invitation to larger groups such as youth groups, work teams, or mission trips. Mobilizing your group for a day of service with us can create a meaningful impact while strengthening the bonds within your team.  

To explore open dates, please fill out the volunteering form here. For more information or to ask any questions, please contact us.   We eagerly await the chance to collaborate with you on this important undertaking. Remember, together, we can make a world of difference.

Keep Clean Downtown Brookings is a volunteer effort to remove litter in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood. Anyone can volunteer, including all ages and group sizes, during most daylight hours, seven days a week. Year-round opportunities are available, but depend on the weather and temperature. All supplies and instructions will be provided at the event - just bring yourself and a friend or two!

Volunteers must complete a waiver before volunteering. Waivers will be sent in advance or completed on-site. If under 18, parents must sign the waiver and an adult must accompany them during cleanup.

To coordinate a clean-up time, please submit your interest via this platform or email director@downtownbrookings.com. 

Help us keep good food out of the Sioux Falls landfill! Bread Break is growing, and we are interviewing for more volunteer drivers to pick up donated food and deliver it to agencies that distribute it to those in need. We are looking for people that can drive 1 time a week, 1-2 times a month, or as Substitutes/Once in a while. Clean driving record only. Volunteer Drivers love seeing their friends that donate and receive food on their routes. Join us today! Volunteer — Bread Break

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

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 music with children and adults supported by LifeScape.

Animal Mentors provide supportive, hands-on guidance to dogs in Almost Home Canine Rescue’s care, helping them build confidence, learn basic skills, and prepare for successful foster or adoptive placements. Volunteers in this role spend quality time with dogs, offering socialization, enrichment, gentle training, and positive interactions tailored to each animal’s needs. By helping dogs feel safe, loved, and ready for their next chapter, Animal Mentors play a vital role in their emotional and behavioral well-being.

Fill out the volunteer form to get started: https://fs26.formsite.com/eX7D4S/form6/index.html

Transport Drivers play a crucial role in helping Almost Home Canine Rescue save lives. Volunteers in this role safely transport dogs to and from shelters, foster homes, veterinary appointments, adoption events, and other approved locations. This position is ideal for compassionate, responsible individuals who want to directly support the mission of giving every dog a safe and loving home.

Fill out the volunteer form to get started: https://fs26.formsite.com/eX7D4S/form6/index.html

Van Cleaners & Transport Prep Volunteers ensure Almost Home Canine Rescue’s transport vans are clean, safe, and fully prepared for each dog’s journey. Volunteers in this role help sanitize crates, organize supplies, restock materials, and keep the transport area running smoothly. Their behind-the-scenes work directly supports the safety and comfort of every dog we move—helping rescue teams operate efficiently and confidently during transport.

Fill out the volunteer form to get started: https://fs26.formsite.com/eX7D4S/form6/index.html

The Grant Writer supports Almost Home Canine Rescue by researching, writing, and submitting grant applications that help fund vital programs, veterinary care, and rescue operations. This volunteer plays a key role in strengthening the organization’s financial sustainability by identifying funding opportunities, crafting compelling proposals, and helping expand resources to save more dogs. Ideal for detail-oriented storytellers, this role directly advances the rescue’s mission through impactful written advocacy.

Fill out the volunteer form to get started: https://fs26.formsite.com/eX7D4S/form6/index.html

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

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

What to wear:

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

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

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

What to wear:

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

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

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

What to wear:

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

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Support/Training:

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

What to wear:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

Volunteering as a TEAM:

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

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

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

What to wear:

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

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

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

What to wear:

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

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

Rapid City Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

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

What to wear:

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

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

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.

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:
Because we’re outdoors and around moving vehicles, volunteers must be 11 years or older.
Anyone under 14 will need to volunteer with an adult.

Volunteering as a Team:
We love when friends, family, and co-workers volunteer together! If you’re coming as a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” option when signing up so we can plan for everyone.

If You Need to Cancel:
Life happens! If you’re feeling ill or have an emergency come up, just give us a call at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to let us know.

We can’t wait to have you volunteer with us!

A Registrar Assistant assists in the care, conservation, and preservation of the historical objects that make up the Siouxland Heritage Museums’ collection. Duties may include sorting, cataloging, and inventorying artifacts, researching specific historical items in the collection, and assisting in the preparation, set-up, and take-down of artifacts on exhibition. This position requires careful work habits and attention to detail. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and scanning equipment preferred; there will be training for the collections database. Assistance is mostly needed during the day Tuesday-Friday.

All museum volunteers must complete a volunteer application, background check, and orientation. To receive an application or more information, click "Respond" and the Volunteer Coordinator will reach out!

Love to shop? Then Volunteering at the Encore store in Madison is just the thing for you. We are looking for volunteers to help in our thrift store. Please reach out to Toni to obtain more details and get signed up~

ICAP’s 60’s Plus Dining is an adult meal program serving quality nutritious meals to any person aged 60 or over, and their spouses. There is no income, or health guidelines to participate. Our goal is to prevent malnutrition, and isolation, which are major causes of health problems for our aging society. 60’s Plus Dining began serving meals in 1973, and currently has over 3,000 clients throughout 10 counties in east-central South Dakota. There are 4 main options for meals, Congregate, Star Card, Home Delivered, and Frozen Meals.

Congregate meals are offered for lunch Monday through Friday, at senior centers, cafés, and apartment complexes throughout our service area. A variety of balanced meals, mostly comfort foods, are served in a group setting to provide quality nutrition, and socialization.

Home Delivered hot meals are provided Monday through Friday to clients who are unable to travel to, or meet at, our congregate or star card locations. A visit from one of our volunteers, offering a hot nutritious meal, often is the only social contact that many of our homebound clients receive each day, helping ease the problem of isolation.

Five Pack Frozen Meals are the perfect solution for both seniors on the go, as well as for those South Dakota seniors that live in isolation, or in areas that do not have even the basic food options. Many rural areas are considered food deserts. Without access to healthy foods, people living in these areas may be at higher risk of diet-related conditions, including malnutrition. Frozen meals have been a great tool to reach seniors in our rural food desert areas, where services were discontinued years ago.

We’re looking for reliable and compassionate volunteers to serve as Meal Transport Volunteers for our Center for Families. This role involves picking up the prepared lunch meal from the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House (downtown location) and delivering it to our Center for Families around 3:00 PM each weekday but Tuesday. Though it's lunch, the meal is served as dinner at our center.

Duties Include:

Requirements:

This role is perfect for someone who has a short window of time but wants to make a meaningful impact. By delivering the evening meal, you’re directly supporting families experiencing homelessness with nourishment and dignity.

Please note that by responding to this posting, you are expressing your interest in volunteering, not officially signing up

We’re looking for volunteers to lead fun, engaging arts and crafts activities at our shelter!

What You’ll Do:

Skills Needed:

Ready to spread some creativity and joy? Contact us at volunteer@bdhh.org to sign up as a volunteer or for more details.

Please note that by responding to this posting, you are expressing your interest in volunteering, not officially signing up.

The Front Desk Volunteer is the first point of contact for young adults as they arrive. This role focuses on creating welcoming environment by greeting participants, helping with check-in, and making sure new guests feel at home. 

Learn more here: https://www.treministries.org/volunteer

The Hospitality Team creates a warm and welcoming environment for young adults and guests. Volunteers serve by greeting people, offering assistance, and helping everyone feel cared for and at home. This team plays a vital role in making the ministry space inviting and encouraging meaningful connections.

Learn more here: https://www.treministries.org/volunteer

The Night Crew Clean-up team makes sure the building is left clean, organized, and ready for the next day. This team plays a vital role in stewardship for caring for the space and keeping it welcoming for everyone who comes in. They will work with the closing lead for that night. 

Learn more here: https://www.treministries.org/volunteer

Volunteers provide a welcoming environment for patients and families within the Hospice House.

Want to make a difference but can’t commit to a regular volunteer schedule? Connections On Call is the perfect way to give back when and how it works best for you. When urgent needs pop up in the community, whether it’s helping at a food drive, filling last-minute volunteer spots, or assembling care kits, we reach out to our Connections On Call crew first.

Why join?

✅ You pick the opportunities that fit your schedule

✅ Help where you’re needed most

✅ Get texts or emails when a need arises

✅ Be part of a fast, flexible team that steps up to serve

Whether you’ve got 30 minutes or a few hours, you can create real impact, on your time.

Respond here and become part of the team that’s always ready to respond with heart.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! Our volunteers come from a wide variety of places: organizations, churches, businesses, family, friends, and YOU. We need friendly volunteers who can help with the setup, distribution, and cleanup of each event. Here’s how:

Volunteer at Peace Lutheran - First Sundays

Volunteers (15 - 20 people, capable of lifting boxes)

Sponsorship ($450.00 cash or check to Charis Ministry Partners)

Toilet Paper Rolls (goal: 2,500 rolls) start collecting early!

On Sundays, please arrive at 2:00pm at the WEST SIDE doors by the new Peace gym. We will begin our time with a large group meeting, followed by assigning jobs and beginning setup tasks. Everyone participates in setup and cleanup after our meeting. Volunteers choose from tasks in the Gym, Atrium, and Fellowship Hall during the distribution (3-4pm).

Volunteer at First Lutheran - Third Tuesdays

Volunteers (10-12 people, capable of lifting boxes)

Sponsorship ($450.00 cash or check to Charis Ministry Partners)

Toilet Paper Rolls (goal: 2,000 rolls) start collecting early!

On Tuesdays, please arrive at 5:00 pm at the front doors of First Lutheran Church. We begin with bagging toilet paper and setting up the product tables for the event. The distribution (6-7pm) runs for an hour, followed by cleanup.

For more information, or to sign up for a date with your crew, please contact us at charissiouxfalls@gmail.com.

As a Greeter/Patient Wheelchair Escort, you can help:

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.

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: 

Is 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:  

Hours 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.

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.

Shifts are offered daily from:

House 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.

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.

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?

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.
– 24th Street Ronald McDonald House is our 8-bedroom House and meals are made for an average of 20 guests.
– Lake Ave Ronald McDonald House near Sanford Hospital is our 21-bedroom House and meals are made for an of average 40 guests.

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?
- To schedule a delivery or discuss restaurant opportunities for one of our two Ronald McDonald Houses, please call Samantha at (605) 336-6398 ext. 8

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.

We need meal providers to feed our volunteers as they work on construction projects. We have volunteers at our construction site every Wednesday and Thursday who all love a nice lunch! You can either drop lunch off with our crew at the construction site, or you can drop it off at our office and we can run it out if you don't have time! Reach out and we can set up a day for you to feed our crew!

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!

Prairie Dogs Search and Rescue (SAR) is an association of volunteer K9 SAR Teams available to Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Fire Departments or other official search agencies. Resources are available to official agencies at NO COST.

Every week they could use 1 or 2 volunteers to lay trails for the tracking dogs and hide for the area dogs.

For more information express interest or email ccampustwhite@yahoo.com 

We are looking for someone who is interested in serving in a back-up capacity for delivering Senior Commodities boxes. The Senior Commodities program supplies adults 60 and older and living on a limited income with a monthly pre-packaged box of non-perishable food items each month that is designed to supplement nutrients that are typically lacking in their diets.

The volunteer interested in this position will need to be able to lift 30 pounds, take/pass a background check, and drive with a current license. This position will serve more as a back-up capacity in case a current driver will be unavailable during the typical delivery time (1pm-3pm, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month). The volunteer will be trained under the current drivers. If you are interested in this, please call the Brookings Area United Way office at 605-692-4979 or email uw@brookingsunitedway.org.

Our new location is 908 Hope Drive, Brookings, SD 57006. This building is new & map systems are still having a hard time locating our building. We are located just north (or behind) First Lutheran Church (337 8th St.). Please use our entrance off of Harvey Dunn St

Who We Are: A collaborative initiative between the Helpline Center, Teammates, LSS, and the Sioux Falls School District to increase mentoring at three Sioux Falls elementary schools.

What: Mentors are supportive adults who meet with their mentee one-on-one to play games, make crafts, and be a listening ear.

Where: Anne Sullivan, Cleveland, and Terry Redlin elementary schools.

Through foster care, thousands of animals have received special care before getting a second chance at a forever home. So many of our animals need foster care before they are ready to find new homes, and this need continues to increase. Foster volunteers take responsibility for spending individualized time with these animals and providing a safe environment and loving home for them until they are able to go up for adoption. Each year, more than 250 foster families, open up their homes, and share their love and lives with fosters from the SFAHS. They give hands-on care to the animals that need it most, assist in providing accurate personality descriptions, and provide support. SFAHS fosters have a deep understanding of the hard work and passion that goes into saving the lives of our rescued animals, helping us to create a better future for all animals. 

Visit : https://www.sfhumanesociety.com/become-a-foster  to sign up 

Clothing Donations Processor
Program/Agency: Center of Hope
Date: Anyday Monday - Friday
Time: Between 11:00am - 5:00pm
The Center of Hope has a winter clothing ministry that could use your touch! Winter outerwear items (coats, snow pants, boots, gloves/hats/scarves are donated. The items are sorted, evaluated (checking if zippers work, looking for rips, spots, etc) and then tagged. Shelves and racks may need to be re-stocked. Volunteers will go through a short training process on their first visit. This volunteer opportunity has flexibility built into it! Once trained, a volunteer can comes back as their schedule allows or can commit to the same block of time each week. This is an opportunity to have fun working alone or with a friend or two. We'd love to have you help us out!

To volunteer, Express Interest below. For more information, call (605) 334-9789.

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

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.

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

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