Opportunities From: Helpline Center Volunteer Connections

Help with linens. Folding, stocking, organizing, etc  (Ask for Jenn for more details) 

Help 1 day a week in the warehouse, sorting, stocking, organizing, etc.  Contact Kaleb for more details.

Ask for Destri for more details.  Several Saturday tasks are needing volunteers to help.  Additionally, looking for help with participants on T/W/Th/Sat.  

Clean driving record - willing to safely transport individuals in a van.  Contact Jill for more details. 

The front desk staffers are the first people our guests, volunteers and donors often encounter as they call or come through the doors. Duties at the front desk can vary from getting someone a warm pair of socks, answering questions about dropping off donations, answering questions about the facility, contacting a staff member and everything in between.

Please note

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

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

Work with park staff to help keep the park in top shape for visitors. Duties may include assisting with painting and staining park facilities, mowing, planting, and watering trees, cleaning facilities such as vault toilets, comfort stations, and other maintenance tasks and projects as agreed upon with park management.

https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/george-s--mickelson-trail/

Greets and shares information with visitors.

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

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

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

Work with park staff to help keep the park in top shape for visitors. Duties may include assisting with painting and staining park facilities, mowing, planting, and watering trees, cleaning facilities such as vault toilets, comfort stations, and fish cleaning stations, and other maintenance tasks and projects as agreed upon with park management.

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

LifeSight, based in Rapid City, provides free Kids FIRST vision screenings in elementary schools and is the vision screening provider for Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS). Volunteers are needed to assist with vision screenings and assemble mailings. Volunteers are required to complete a Kids FIRST Volunteer Application, background check, orientation, and RCAS Volunteer Information Form. Must be able to hold a small camera-like device steady to administer screenings (training provided), adapt to various screening circumstances, and work with children. Screenings are scheduled weekday mornings, September to May. Schedules are provided monthly with volunteers able to select dates they wish to volunteer. Please call LifeSight, (605) 716-6733, before August 29.

Do you love games, creativity, and making people smile? Come share that joy with families at our shelter!

We’re looking for Family Activity Volunteers to lead fun, family-friendly events like bingo nights, game time, arts & crafts sessions, and more. These activities bring laughter, connection, and a sense of normalcy to families going through challenging times.

Ways You Can Help:

No Experience Necessary – Just Bring the Fun!

Perfect for:

Please Note:

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!

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.

Support/Training:

Please arrive 5-10 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 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

Volunteer with BCYMP as a Mentor to a young person! 

Volunteer Mentors with BCYMP are caring, committed adults who meet one-on-one with a local youth once a week to build a trusting, supportive relationship. Mentors are role models who listen, encourage, and empower their Mentee to grow in confidence, connection, and emotional well-being. We provide training and ongoing support to ensure every match is successful and meaningful. Just one hour a week can make a lifelong difference in a child's life.

WAVI needs volunteers to help raise awareness twice a year:

April 1: We put up teal bows around Rapid City for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

October 1: We put up purple bows for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

We’re asking individuals or groups to give 1–2 hours to:

  Hang the bows at the start of each month.

  Take them down when the month ends.

If you can spare a little time in April or October, we’d love your help!

Volunteers make this program successful!

No volleyball experience necessary to coach a team. We ask that volunteers have a passion for mentoring young athletes and helping them be their very best! Two coaches (male or female, 18 years & above) are required for every team, creating flexibility in scheduling! We have two 10-week seasons you can choose from. Our winter seasons runs from January - March and our fall season runs from September - November. If a team does not have two coaches, they cannot continue with the season.

Volunteer coaches are provided training materials and practice plans for the entire season. Coaches give 1 hour of their time each week to their team for practices. Game days will be two hours on a Saturday. We will have a total of 4 game days and one tournament. We do understand schedule conflicts arise, we ask that all coaches be present at majority of practices and games.

If you are interested in coaching, please complete the volunteer application that can be found at www.embe.org/program/vollebyall. On this webpage, you will also find more information about the league. A background check will be required for all volunteers, but will be sent to you once the application is received and your coaching spot is confirmed.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of seniors! The Salvation Army is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help distribute food boxes as part of the Commodities Supplemental Food Program. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community and ensure that seniors receive the support they need.

Volunteers will assist with food distribution on the second Thursday of each month. The shifts are from 10:00am to Noon and 1:00pm to 3:00pm, with volunteers asked to arrive at 9:45am for the morning shift or 1:00pm for the afternoon shift. We’re currently looking for two volunteers for the morning shift and two volunteers for the afternoon shift. .

You’ll be helping distribute food to seniors in need, so being able to lift up to 30lbs is a key requirement. Your time will have a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We look forward to having you join our team!

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is an afterschool program for 3rd - 8th grade girls. During an 8-week season we focus on lessons that build social, emotional and physical skills. The program sets girls on a path toward lifelong healthy habits, empowerment, and inclusion. After each season, participants become equipped with essential tools to navigate life’s challenges with empathy, grace, and courage. From there, they become changemakers who lead with compassion, kindness, and resilience.

Join the GOTR impact by volunteering this season as a coach or junior coach (16 - 18 year-old's in high school). You do not have to be a runner to volunteer! There will always be two coaches at each practice leading a group of 8 - 15 girls through the curriculum. Coach commitment is once a week for 1.5 hours. New coaches will attend new coach training to learn more about the program, best practices, and how to facilitate the curriculum. We have two seasons you can choose from. Our spring season starts in March - May and our fall season starts in September - November.

Sing up to coach today! - www.embe.org/gotr

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is an afterschool program for 3rd - 8th grade girls. During an 8-week season we focus on lessons that build social, emotional and physical skills. The program sets girls on a path toward lifelong healthy habits, empowerment, and inclusion. After each season, participants become equipped with essential tools to navigate life’s challenges with empathy, grace, and courage. From there, they become changemakers who lead with compassion, kindness, and resilience.

Join the GOTR impact by volunteering this season as a coach or junior coach (16 - 18 year-old's in high school). You do not have to be a runner to volunteer! There will always be two coaches at each practice leading a group of 8 - 15 girls through the curriculum. Coach commitment is once a week for 1.5 hours. New coaches will attend new coach training to learn more about the program, best practices, and how to facilitate the curriculum. We have two seasons you can choose from. Our spring season starts in March - May and our fall season starts in September - November.

Sing up to coach today! - www.embe.org/gotr

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is an afterschool program for 3rd - 8th grade girls. During an 8-week season we focus on lessons that build social, emotional and physical skills. The program sets girls on a path toward lifelong healthy habits, empowerment, and inclusion. After each season, participants become equipped with essential tools to navigate life’s challenges with empathy, grace, and courage. From there, they become changemakers who lead with compassion, kindness, and resilience.

Join the GOTR impact by volunteering this season as a coach or junior coach (16 - 18 year-old's in high school). You do not have to be a runner to volunteer! There will always be two coaches at each practice leading a group of 8 - 15 girls through the curriculum. Coach commitment is once a week for 1.5 hours. New coaches will attend new coach training to learn more about the program, best practices, and how to facilitate the curriculum. We have two seasons you can choose from. Our spring season starts in March - May and our fall season starts in September - November.

Sing up to coach today! - www.embe.org/gotr

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is an afterschool program for 3rd - 8th grade girls. During an 8-week season we focus on lessons that build social, emotional and physical skills. The program sets girls on a path toward lifelong healthy habits, empowerment, and inclusion. After each season, participants become equipped with essential tools to navigate life’s challenges with empathy, grace, and courage. From there, they become changemakers who lead with compassion, kindness, and resilience.

Join the GOTR impact by volunteering this season as a coach or junior coach (16 - 18 year-old's in high school). You do not have to be a runner to volunteer! There will always be two coaches at each practice leading a group of 8 - 15 girls through the curriculum. Coach commitment is once a week for 1.5 hours. New coaches will attend new coach training to learn more about the program, best practices, and how to facilitate the curriculum. We have two seasons you can choose from. Our spring season starts in March - May and our fall season starts in September - November.

Sing up to coach today! - www.embe.org/gotr 

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is an afterschool program for 3rd - 8th grade girls. During an 8-week season we focus on lessons that build social, emotional and physical skills. The program sets girls on a path toward lifelong healthy habits, empowerment, and inclusion. After each season, participants become equipped with essential tools to navigate life’s challenges with empathy, grace, and courage. From there, they become changemakers who lead with compassion, kindness, and resilience.

Join the GOTR impact by volunteering this season as a coach or junior coach (16 - 18 year-old's in high school). You do not have to be a runner to volunteer! There will always be two coaches at each practice leading a group of 8 - 15 girls through the curriculum. Coach commitment is once a week for 1.5 hours. New coaches will attend new coach training to learn more about the program, best practices, and how to facilitate the curriculum. We have two seasons you can choose from. Our spring season starts in March - May and our fall season starts in September - November.

Sing up to coach today! - www.embe.org/gotr

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is an afterschool program for 3rd - 8th grade girls. During an 8-week season we focus on lessons that build social, emotional and physical skills. The program sets girls on a path toward lifelong healthy habits, empowerment, and inclusion. After each season, participants become equipped with essential tools to navigate life’s challenges with empathy, grace, and courage. From there, they become changemakers who lead with compassion, kindness, and resilience.

Join the GOTR impact by volunteering this season as a coach or junior coach (16 - 18 year-old's in high school). You do not have to be a runner to volunteer! There will always be two coaches at each practice leading a group of 8 - 15 girls through the curriculum. Coach commitment is once a week for 1.5 hours. New coaches will attend new coach training to learn more about the program, best practices, and how to facilitate the curriculum. We have two seasons you can choose from. Our spring season starts in March - May and our fall season starts in September - November.

Sing up to coach today! - www.embe.org/gotr

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is an afterschool program for 3rd - 8th grade girls. During an 8-week season we focus on lessons that build social, emotional and physical skills. The program sets girls on a path toward lifelong healthy habits, empowerment, and inclusion. After each season, participants become equipped with essential tools to navigate life’s challenges with empathy, grace, and courage. From there, they become changemakers who lead with compassion, kindness, and resilience.

Join the GOTR impact by volunteering this season as a coach or junior coach (16 - 18 year-old's in high school). You do not have to be a runner to volunteer! There will always be two coaches at each practice leading a group of 8 - 15 girls through the curriculum. Coach commitment is once a week for 1.5 hours. New coaches will attend new coach training to learn more about the program, best practices, and how to facilitate the curriculum. We have two seasons you can choose from. Our spring season starts in March - May and our fall season starts in September - November.

Sing up to coach today! - www.embe.org/gotr

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is an afterschool program for 3rd - 8th grade girls. During an 8-week season we focus on lessons that build social, emotional and physical skills. The program sets girls on a path toward lifelong healthy habits, empowerment, and inclusion. After each season, participants become equipped with essential tools to navigate life’s challenges with empathy, grace, and courage. From there, they become changemakers who lead with compassion, kindness, and resilience.

Join the GOTR impact by volunteering this season as a coach or junior coach (16 - 18 year-old's in high school). You do not have to be a runner to volunteer! There will always be two coaches at each practice leading a group of 8 - 15 girls through the curriculum. Coach commitment is once a week for 1.5 hours. New coaches will attend new coach training to learn more about the program, best practices, and how to facilitate the curriculum. We have two seasons you can choose from. Our spring season starts in March - May and our fall season starts in September - November. 

Sing up to coach today! - www.embe.org/gotr

At Bishop Dudley, we believe every young person deserves to feel seen, valued, and celebrated—especially on their birthday. We’re seeking donations of new, unwrapped gifts for children and teens staying at our shelter. We serve kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens (ages 13–18), and we welcome a variety of age-appropriate items.

Popular gift ideas include:

For teens: headphones or earbuds, Bluetooth speakers, journals, art supplies, skincare (especially sheet masks), nail polish, etc.

For younger kids: toys, books, puzzles, coloring supplies, and age-appropriate games.

Please note: We kindly ask that you do not donate gift cards or stuffed animals.

If you’d like to contribute or have questions, please contact us at volunteer@bdhh.org. Donations are accepted year-round at 101 N Indiana Ave, between 9 AM and 5 PM. Thank you for helping us celebrate these incredible kids!

Assemble hygiene kits, prepare hygiene orders

In School Mentoring volunteers spend one hour per week with an elementary or middle school student at the school. Mentors and students spend time doing a variety of activities together, including:

playing board games
reading a book
playing basketball
eating lunch together
simply sitting and talking

In School Mentoring offers a flexible volunteer option. With schools located in nearly every neighborhood, mentors can select a location that is best for them. Matches meet during the school lunch hour. The time varies from school to school, but it’s generally a 30 to 45 minute block of time between 11am and 1pm.

School counselors select a young person who can use extra one-to-one attention from a caring adult role model. Counselors are responsible for matching students with an In School mentor.

In School mentors can volunteer in the following school districts: Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Baltic, Brandon Valley, Canton, Dell Rapids, Flandreau, Garretson, Harrisburg, Lennox, Tea Area, Tri-Valley and West Central.

The High School Mentoring Program offers support from school staff as well as support from the LSS High School Mentoring Program Coordinator. High School Mentoring matches can meet during the school day or during out of school hours.

High School matches commit to meeting four hours per month until the student graduates. This helps ensure a stable presence and support throughout the student’s high school career. Mentors assist students in setting and meeting goals in relationship development, school and work readiness and being a good citizen.

Students can be referred to this program by school personnel, case managers, parents/guardians, counselors or self-refer. LSS matches qualified students with volunteers based on need and student interest level. Complete a High School Mentoring referral form to enroll a student.

Since 2015, Lutheran Social Services has brought older adults ages 65 and up together with trained volunteers. The LSS Better Together program matches elderly adults with volunteers in Minnehaha, Lincoln and Brookings counties. This program is part of our independent adult services and helps to establish trusting relationships and regular social opportunities between older adults who live on their own and LSS volunteers.

Enjoy yard work? Cleaning up a space and making it fresh and a relaxing space for various adults to enjoy? Looking for an opportunity to make a difference you can see? Reach out to LifeScape Volunteer Services with your group and make a difference at one of our many residential locations around the Sioux Falls area! Yard work and maintenance, clean up, raking, shoveling and sweeping old winter brush and leaves. Some power tools might be used for doing small projects (TBD) Washing windows. Some heavy lifting Please reach out if you have any questions or wish to participate. VolunteerServices@lifescapesd.org

Every Thursday, we need a group of volunteers to help us pack boxes of food, starting at 2pm. The main job is to pull a wagon and fill boxes with food items (bread, cans, eggs, and other items), then bring the box outside to stack on a pallet. We do also need some volunteers to help us distribute the boxes. Guests drive up between 3pm and 5pm to get a box.
Please sign up on this Sign up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f49aeaa2fa57-volunteers#/
We couldn't do this every week without volunteers!

Volunteer opportunities include mentoring families, assisting in English classes, or contributing to special projects like sorting donations or making blankets.

Apply to volunteer here: https://lsssd.org/services/community-connection/refugee-immigrant-support/volunteer-application.html

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.

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.

Library volunteers help by pulling materials, delivering materials to home delivery patrons, cleaning, processing materials and more. If you're interested in volunteering for the library and have questions, contact Stephanie at (605) 394-6139 extension 1730.

Email Stephanie

To get started volunteering, please print the Volunteer Application Form, fill it out and drop it off at the library. Volunteers 18 and older also need to fill out a background release form.

Volunteer Application Form

Background Release Form

Since 2015, Lutheran Social Services has brought older adults ages 60 and up together with trained volunteers. The LSS Better Together program matches older adults with volunteers in Minnehaha, Lincoln and Brookings counties. This program is part of our independent adult services and helps to establish trusting relationships and regular social opportunities between older adults who live on their own and LSS volunteers.

Since 2015, Lutheran Social Services has brought older adults ages 60 and up together with trained volunteers. The LSS Better Together program matches older adults with volunteers in Minnehaha, Lincoln and Brookings counties. This program is part of our independent adult services and helps to establish trusting relationships and regular social opportunities between older adults who are living independently and LSS volunteers.

We would love to find character coaches for area high school teams. These people would come alongside athletic coaches and offer faith-based support and encouragement. 

Friends of the Big Sioux River offers companies and organizations an opportunity to be directly involved in cleaning up the banks of our local streams and rivers. If your business or group is interested in donating time to help clean up a stretch of a waterway, FBSR will help to locate a site in need and provide the clean-up materials. Please email outreach@friendsofthebigsiouxriver.org or call 605-679-6973 to schedule your event today!

Volunteers must be 18 years of age

Help us pull off the biggest event of the season! We're always looking for volunteers to help set up delivered trees for our annual Festival of Trees.

Help make mealtimes more welcoming and enjoyable for our members. This volunteer opportunity is available Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Choose the days that work best for you. Tasks include carrying food to tables, clearing dishes, and connecting with others through friendly conversation. It's a simple way to make a meaningful impact.

Every Thursday, we deliver 40-50 food boxes for Feeding Brookings. Driver needs assistance in handling/delivery of food boxes to individuals who cannot make it to the food pickup site.

Our woodshop volunteers help repair, restore, and occasionally build furniture to ensure donated items are safe, clean, and ready for distribution. Tasks may include sanding, gluing, painting, tightening hardware, or basic woodworking. This role is ideal for individuals comfortable with tools and hands-on work. Volunteers work independently or alongside others in a dedicated shop space, contributing directly to the quality of items given to families in need. For more information, please contact us at 605-977-6800.

Truck Volunteers help with the pick-up and delivery of furniture across the community. This includes collecting donated items from households and delivering furniture to individuals and families in need. Volunteers may serve as drivers (with a valid driver’s license) or passengers, working together to load and unload items safely. Our truck volunteers are the heart of the Furniture Mission’s outreach, delivering hope and dignity, one piece of furniture at a time. For more information, please contact us at 605-977-6800.

As a Front Desk Volunteer at Furniture Mission, you are the welcoming face of our organization. This role is essential in creating a warm and respectful environment for clients, donors, and visitors. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting guests, scheduling appointments, assisting with paperwork, and helping coordinate daily operations. Volunteers should be friendly, organized, and comfortable working with a diverse group of people. Your support helps ensure that every person who walks through our doors is treated with dignity and care. For more information, please contact us at 605-977-6800.

Want to make a difference in someone's life through teaching?

Caminando Juntos, a Hispanic Ministry Center in Sioux Falls, is seeking patient, friendly, and compassionate individuals willing to tutor English Language Learners 1:1.

Volunteers would set their own schedules and arrange tutoring times and locations with his/her assigned student; tutors should be available to tutor 2 hours per week. Daytime and evening tutor times are available.

Tutors will receive ongoing training and support, as well as teaching materials to make their job easy and rewarding. Tutors should be open to working with diverse cultures and would preferably have some teaching and/or tutoring experience, although teaching experience is not required. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful.

1:1 English classes run year round. A volunteer orientation and screening session is required and a commitment of three months minimum is preferred.

Flexible times, Minimum Age:18+ If you are interested, please contact ELL Coordinator, April Ross, by email or call (605) 274-3735 ext 14.

Want to make a difference in someone's life through teaching English language learners?

Caminando Juntos, a Hispanic Ministry Center in Sioux Falls, is seeking patient, friendly, and compassionate individuals to serve as classroom teaching assistants in our adult English classes.

Volunteers should be available to assist one evening per week in our group classes. Teaching assistants will work in cooperation with the classroom teacher to provide extra support and assistance to students (model pronunciation, practice speaking, help clarify, give examples, answer questions, etc.).

Volunteers receive ongoing training and support to make their job easy and rewarding. Volunteers should be open to working with diverse cultures. An intermediate level of Spanish is desired.

English classes run twice per year (fall and spring) and last 10 weeks. A volunteer orientation and screening session is required and a commitment of one semester.

Minimum Age:18+

Fall Session: Sept to Dec

Spring Session: Feb to May

If you are interested, please contact ELL Coordinator, April Ross, by email or call (605) 274-3735 ext 14.

The What, When, and Where
The Church on the Street Health and Healing event will be held on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 at the Multi-Cultural Center (515 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls). This annual event is a day of pampering for people living without homes or in poverty. Haircuts, manicures, makeup applications, blood pressure checks, dental screenings, balloon animals, face painting, food, and more will all be free! Faith Through Frames will be there, giving all guests free portraits.

I want to help! How can I?
We need the following volunteers…

Hairstylists

Manicurists (no need to be a professional)

Makeup applicators (no requirement to be a professional)

Face painters (we provide stencils, so it’s effortless!)

People who will hang out with kids and help them with easy crafts

Help set up Saturday, TBD, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Help tear down on Saturday, January 31st, 2026, from 3-4

What can I donate to this event?
You can financially donate by sending checks to “Church on the Street - 515 N Main Ave - Sioux Falls, SD 57104”. Put “Health and Healing” in the memo line.

Roles and responsibilities will vary. You will be required to attend a Vincentian Charism Volunteer Training and fulfill all Safeguarding Policy requirements including a background check.

Read more and Sign Up Here: https://svdpsd.com/volunteer-sign-up

Roles and responsibilities will vary. You will be required to attend a Vincentian Charism Volunteer Training and fulfill all Safeguarding Policy requirements including a background check.

Read more and Sign Up Here: https://svdpsd.com/volunteer-sign-up

We serve a meal after church every Sunday evening to those who don't feel comfortable in a regular church and those who are not allowed to around individuals under 18 years old. 

SIGN UP HERE

Meal Drop-Off Location 4800 S Tomar Rd Sioux Falls SD 

Preferred Drop-Off Time 4pm - Church is from 5-6:30ish

People to Cook For 115 Adults

Favorite Meals or Restaurants We all like casseroles. Cowboy casserole, Tator tot hotdish, lasagna, spaghetti, mexican lasagna, tacos/ walking tacos, and loaded baked potatoes to name a few.

Special Instructions They are big eaters and like leftovers for lunch pail the next day. There are 2 ovens to use as well. We arrive at 4:00 if you would like to do any meal prep at church, then we like everyone to worship with us from 5:00-6:15ish before coming back into the kitchen after the service to serve the meal. We have had some generous donations of different meats (inventory always changing), if you would like to use this in your meal you are making, please coordinate with Ruth getting access to this meat. Also we have had a very generous bakery donate desserts for us to use every week.

1.      Answer doors and assist visitors.

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

3.      Record in-kind donations

4.      Security standards are consistently maintained.

5.      Confidentiality is consistently maintained.

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

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

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

Join us as a Black Hills Reads Community Engager and help make a lasting impact on children's literacy! Volunteers in this flexible role support a variety of hands-on and community-based projects, including sorting, cleaning, packing, and delivering books for kids, judging writing contests, assisting with outreach events, and hosting booths at local resource fairs and events. We provide all the materials and training needed. Whether you're available to volunteer once or on a regular basis, there's a way for you to get involved and help promote a love of reading in local kids.

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.

Host Families are volunteers who are willing to open their homes to kiddos whose parents are facing temporary crisis.   These families are needed year round, with an average length of stay being around 36 days.  Please note placements can be much shorter or longer depending upon the situation.  Host families are required to go through an application and training process.  This process helps to prepare host families for different experiences and also give us, Bethany, the opportunity to discover the host families openness to age, gender, etc.  Thank you for considering volunteering your time and opening your home to kiddos who need you.  This is an amazing way to serve our community!  

For more information, please call 605.343.7196.

Who are Avera Volunteers?
Volunteers at Avera come from all walks of life: students wanting to explore health care careers, newcomers seeking new connections, or retirees who want to contribute their time and abilities.

Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Most volunteers give of their time on a regularly scheduled basis, whether that’s one day a week or several days a week. You can concentrate on one specific job, or volunteer in several areas. We work with you to find the best fit.

What Do Volunteers Do?
Help and comfort hospice patients.
Rock NICU babies.
Welcome patients and visitors.
Escort patients to their destination in the hospital.
Work in a hospital gift shop.
Visit with patients.
Sew prayer quilts.
Knit caps for newborns.
Help with activities at a nursing home.
Provide clerical support.

Why Are Volunteers Needed in Health Care?
Volunteers make a difference by comforting and helping others, and just being a friend. Volunteers also do important supportive work to bolster the health care workforce and allow caregivers to spend more time with patients. Volunteers invest in the lives of others and in our community by strengthening local health care.

Fill out our volunteer application online and join us!

https://www.avera.org/locations/avera-mckennan/volunteer/

To learn more about joining our volunteer team, call us.
Avera McKennan Volunteer Services: 605-322-7897
Hospice: 605-322-7715
Avera Prince of Peace: 605-322-5605

Summary

The Road To Recovery Volunteer Driver provides people with transportation to and from their cancer-related medical appointments. Drivers donate their time to help people with cancer get the lifesaving treatments they need. 

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a238X00000CBQsKQAX/road-to-recovery-driver-cs50986?language=en_US

Time Requirement

• Volunteers choose the rides that work best for their schedule. Most rides are scheduled during the weekday between 7am and 7pm.

• The American Cancer Society asks volunteers to commit to a minimum of 2 rides per month.

Benefits

As a Road to Recovery driver, you can serve your community and help local people, provide support and encouragement, have rewarding one to one interactions with cancer patients, build relationships and save lives. Road to Recovery offers flexible scheduling, you drive as much or as little as you want when you want.

Additional Notes

REQUIREMENTS:

• Between the ages of 18 and 84.

• Valid driver’s license and adequate automobile insurance.

• Access to a safe and reliable vehicle.

• Pass background check and motor vehicle records checks.

• Comfortable using technology with reliable internet access.

• Complete required training and follow through on ride commitments.

• Appreciation and respect for diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and cultures of patients, caregivers, volunteers, and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize mobile-friendly ride coordination tool to manage transportation requests.

• Follow safe driving procedures and disease transmission guidelines, including COVID-19 safety procedures.

• Abide by American Cancer Society privacy, confidentiality, and program guidelines.

• Participate in program evaluations and promotional opportunities, including new driver recruitment efforts, as applicable.

Staff Partner

Jodi Federspiel

Additional Info

For volunteers living in Minnehaha or Lincoln counties.

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 (22-25 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 4:45pm 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.

4-5 people from 4:15-8:00 pm
15-18 people from 5:15-8:00 pm

Volunteer groups from organizations, churches, and businesses, or family and friends are needed to sponsor and provide workers for each weekly food distribution.  Distributions happen from 6-7 pm on Thursdays. Volunteers come early on the Thursday they are scheduled to help to be trained by the Food to You coordinator, set up the area, unload and arrange items, and interact with guests as they conduct the distribution. 

Here is what is needed from each group:

4-5 volunteers to be at the site by 4:15pm to help with set up and stay through and help with the distribution, usually done before 8:00pm

15-18 volunteers to be at the site by 5:15pm, including some who are able to lift and carry boxes. All volunteers should be high school aged or older, middle school aged children may volunteer with adult supervision.

A sponsorship donation of $450 to cover the expense of the food purchased from the Feeding SD as well as the cost of the truck and driver for that evening.

Bring the food of the month; suggested to have been collected for a few weeks prior to serving.

Join the South Dakota Miss Amazing Board – Fundraising & Outreach Position Available!

South Dakota Miss Amazing is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join our Board of Directors in the role of Fundraising and Outreach Coordinator. This volunteer board position is a unique opportunity to support and empower girls and women with disabilities across the state. In this role, you'll lead efforts to build community partnerships, increase public awareness, and secure financial support through creative fundraising initiatives and outreach activities. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about making a difference, has strong communication skills, and is eager to help expand the impact of South Dakota Miss Amazing. If you're ready to use your talents for a meaningful cause, we’d love to hear from you!

Email Katy at sd@missamazing.org to set up a time to chat. 

Applications for production roles for the 25-26 season are open on April 21st. BHCT will accept applications on a rolling basis with the hope of confirming directors as early as May 19th and other production team members beginning June 1st. Applications will remain open until all roles are filled - to be sure you are considered, please apply soon! We ask that show directors assistant direct or direct a reading at BHCT prior to directing for the mainstage. First time artists are welcome to apply for any other position! ​If you  have any questions about the roles available, please reach out to Merlyn at merlyn@bhct.org.

Are you interested in volunteering at The Journey Museum? We are always looking for dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in the community. Whether you are interested in gardening, providing tours of the museum, helping in our gift shop, or working with our education team, we have a role for you. We are willing to work with your schedule and needs to create an opportunity for you to connect with the history, science, and culture of the Black Hills.  Contact visserv@journeymuseum.org for more information.

Work with park staff to help keep the park in top shape for visitors. Duties may include assisting with painting and staining park facilities, mowing, planting, and watering trees, cleaning facilities such as vault toilets, comfort stations, and fish cleaning stations, and other maintenance tasks and projects as agreed upon with park management.

https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ000008XbygYAC/recreation-campground-maintenance

Program Overview: The Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands and the Black Hills National Forest are combining forces in search of volunteers (individual or couple) to provide recreation-related services within Fall River Ranger District, Hot Springs, SD and Hell Canyon Ranger District, Custer, SD. Selection preference will be given to those volunteers who can commit to the whole season or for a longer stay between May 1st to September 30st; with the possibility of staying into October. Selected volunteers will be provided a full-service site at Fall River Ranger District with water, electric, and septic hookup. for the duration of their services. Our preferred days are Thursday through Monday from 8am to 4:30pm with Tuesday and Wednesday off. Selectees will be able to negotiate Days and Hours for example: 8 hours/day for 5 days or 10 hours/day for 4 days a week. Communication and supervision of the volunteer(s) will be with the district staff for the designated services.

Major Duties by location:

Fall River Ranger District - French Creek Campground and Front Desk Customer Service

Ø Complete general grounds keeping/maintenance including but not limited to cleaning, and general upkeep of the mowing/trimming, weed pulling, trash pick-up, cleaning and restocking toilet facilities, picking up litter, removing excess ash from fire pits.

Ø Public interaction while in the field providing information according to the local area.

Ø Provide information to forest visitors while in the districts front office: answer phone calls, talk to visitors, answer questions, restock brochures, ect.

Hell Canyon Ranger District – J.H. Keith Cascade Falls Picnic Area and Recreation area

Ø Complete general grounds keeping/maintenance including but not limited to cleaning, and general upkeep of the mowing/trimming, weed pulling, trash pick-up, cleaning and restocking toilet facilities, picking up litter, removing excess ash from fire pits.

Ø Low Corridor Maintenance to include brushing and pruning overgrown vegetation along hiking trails and filling in holes along the hiking trails maintaining a firm and stable surface for visitors.

Ø Public interaction while in the field providing information according to the local area.

*Driving a government vehicle and operating government equipment will be necessary for the completion of the above services. The volunteer(s) will need to be 18 or above with a valid drivers licenses. The selected volunteer(s) will be administered the mandatory training by a certified Forest Service employee prior and/or upon arrival.

*Selected volunteer(s) will be required to wear a volunteer uniform while on duty.

Community-based mentoring relationships involve one-on-one outings and activities, doing things the Big and Little enjoy together, like: Taking a walk in the park Going to a museum Going to an event hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Black Hills Listening to music Hanging out and talking Hiking + exploring the Black Hills Some Bigs meet their Littles on the weekends. Others get together with their Littles on weekday evenings. Each match is unique and develops a schedule that works for them. All it takes is 4 hours a month.

For questions + additional support on being a Big, give us a call at 605-343-1488 or email our Program Director at baileyw@bigmentors.com

Sioux Empire DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies) is looking for talented volunteer engagement professionals to join our governing board. Positions for the 2026 year include vice president, treasurer, and membership engagement chair. If you have any interest in this leadership opportunity, please express interest by responding. 

The Club for Boys is always looking for good volunteers that can help with some of our fundraising special events. Some of these include our Corporate Free Throw Challenge, Hooked on Hardwater, and Raffle. If you like volunteering for set up, decorations, games and raffles this is the volunteer opportunity for you.

Food Donation Driver (Tue 9:15 am-11 am)

Help sort donations to WAVI. This opportunity is available Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm.

 https://www.wavi.org/volunteer

1 day a month for 2 hours. Adopt a month

If you or a group would like to prepare and deliver a meal to the WAVI shelter, sign up below. This is a wonderful opportunity for a group looking to volunteer but not able to commit to an activity at the shelter.

https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/7126m1

Travel Unity is a nonprofit focused on making the world of travel welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities.

As a Travel Unity Youth Volunteer, you can make an impact on travel and tourism businesses in your local community. The first step is to join the Future Travel Leaders Network by filling out this form: https://bit.ly/FTLNapp

TU Youth Volunteers meet youth from around the world through online calls and get to meet interesting travel professionals.

Volunteers must be able to work on a team basis, communicate regularly, be proficient with meeting programs (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.), and enjoy the excitement of collaborative output.

For more info, visit https://travelunity.org/youth

Needing volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors.  Meals are ready for delivery between 10:30am and 11:00am.  Most routes are less than 10 miles in distance and take about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours to deliver.

Looking to Make a Difference? Volunteer at the Humane Society of the Black Hills!

Many of the people we serve are working hard to rebuild their lives, and a little guidance can go a long way.

We’re seeking someone who can offer coaching on:

You don’t need to be a professional career coach—just someone with a good heart, great communication skills, and a bit of experience navigating interviews.