Opportunities From: Helpline Center Volunteer Connections

This opportunity offers semi-flexible scheduling between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Once you sign up, you’re welcome to start your shift after 9:00 AM and stay for up to 3 hours or until we close at 4:30.

When signing up, please include a note about the time you plan to arrive. Thank you!

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

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

This opportunity offers semi-flexible scheduling between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Once you sign up, you’re welcome to start your shift after 9:00 AM and stay for up to 3 hours.

Your talents can open doors and create new possibilities.

Everyone has something valuable to share. Whether you've built a career around a particular skill, developed a lifelong hobby, or simply enjoy teaching others, your talents can help enrich the lives of the people supported by Black Hills Works.

As a Share Your Skills Volunteer, you'll use your knowledge and experience to introduce participants to new hobbies, teach practical skills, or support programs in meaningful ways.

We're always looking for volunteers with interests or expertise such as:

Don't see your skill listed? We'd love to hear your ideas! We'll work with you to find a volunteer opportunity that matches your interests and helps participants discover new experiences, build confidence, and develop lifelong skills.

Whether you're volunteering for a single workshop or on an ongoing basis, your knowledge can inspire growth, independence, and new opportunities.

Interested in sharing your skills? Contact Carrie Moser at cmoser@bhws.com or 605-718-6207 to learn more.

Volunteer together. Strengthen your team. Make a lasting community impact.

Looking for a meaningful way for your business, church, school, civic organization, or community group to give back? Black Hills Works offers flexible group volunteer opportunities that allow teams to make a positive difference while building stronger connections with one another.

Whether you're looking for a one-time service project or an ongoing partnership, we'll work with your group to find a volunteer experience that matches your interests, skills, and schedule.

Group projects may include:

Volunteering together is a rewarding way to strengthen teamwork while helping create welcoming, inclusive spaces for nearly 600 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by Black Hills Works.

Ready to plan a group volunteer experience? Contact Carrie Moser at cmoser@bhws.com or 605-718-6207 to get started.

Share your passions. Create memorable experiences. Make someone's day.

Some of the best moments are created through simple, everyday activities. As an Activity Volunteer, you'll share your favorite hobbies and interests with the people supported by Black Hills Works while encouraging community connection, confidence, and fun.

Whether you enjoy gardening, backing, music, crafting, board games, walking, reading, seasonal decorating, or another favorite pastime, your enthusiasm can help create meaningful experiences and last memories. 

Volunteer opportunities may include: 

No special experience is required - just a willingness to share your time, encourage others, and have fun. 

Whether you volunteer once a month or more regularly, your unique interests can inspire new experiences and brighten someone's day. 

Interested in becoming an Activity Volunteer? Contact Carrie Moser at cmoser@bhws.com or 605-718-6207 to learn more. 

Help creativity flourish. Inspire artists. Make a difference. 

The Suzie Cappa Art Center (SCAC), a program of Black Hills Works, is home to talented artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities who create, learn, and share their work with our community. As an Art Studio Volunteer, you'll help create an encouraging, welcoming studio where artists can explore their creativity and express themselves through art. Whether you're chatting with artists while they work, helping organize supplies, assisting with projects, or lending a hand during exhibits and special events, your time helps make our studio a place where creativity thrives.

Volunteers aren't just helping at an art center. They're becoming part of a working studio where talented artists are creating original pieces every day. Volunteer opportunities include:

No art experience is needed! If you enjoy meeting new people, encouraging creativity, and making a positive impact, we'll provide the training and support you need. 

Why you'll love volunteering at SCAC:

Whether you can volunteer once a week or just a few hours each month, your time makes a lasting impact. 

To learn more or become a volunteer at Suzie Cappa Art Center, please contact:
Carrie Moser
Email: cmoser@bhws.com
Phone: 605-718-6207

Meals on Wheels Packing: Location: Active Generations Main (2300 W. 46th St)

Arrive at 9:20 am, packing starts at 9:30 am.

Volunteers pack over 550 meals daily in under an hour.

Minimum age is 16. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

If you’re interested or would like more information, please reach out to Sam at slocke@activegen.org or call (605) 333-3305. You can also fill out our volunteer application and we will reach out to you soon: https://form.jotform.com/250265785532158

Thank you for considering making a difference and brightening someone’s day!

Gather all tools from both IT rooms and garage. Organize and inventory what we have, what we have duplicates of, and what seems to be missing.

Description:
We are seeking dedicated adults to serve as Literacy Allies, a vital role focused on accelerating foundational
reading skills for our youngest learners. In this position, you will work in our schools with small groups of
kindergarten and first-grade students, delivering purposeful, intentional practice that is strictly aligned with the
University of Florida Literacy Initiative (UFLI) framework. To ensure your success, you will collaborate closely with  our District Literacy Coach for ongoing instructional guidance, training, and logistical support. By investing your  time and professional skills, you will provide the targeted, high-quality support our youngest learners need to  build a lifetime of literacy success.

Weekly Time Slots
The initial pilot program will serve three elementary schools, each with its own unique scheduling windows to
accommodate student needs. Because routines are vital for our classrooms, we ask that all Literacy Allies
review the timeframes at the link below and select the building, the day of the week, and the one-hour time slot
that best fits their professional availability to maintain consistency week after week. You will receive a follow-up
email in early August.

Key Commitment & Requirements

Team of Allies: A team of six Literacy Allies can partner and commit to cover three hours per
week, two twenty-minute sessions with five minutes between sessions.

Each volunteer for this program is considered an “Unsupervised Volunteer” as you will work with students
without a teacher directly present. Due to that, we must complete a background check. The following link will
take you to the site where you can complete the information to have a check done. You will need to sign up for
an account using an email address and password you will create: bit.ly/sfsdvolunteerbc

Training Schedule
To prepare you for success in the classroom, there will be mandatory, comprehensive professional learning for
all Literacy Allies throughout September. While detailed scheduling information will be shared in early August,
our current vision for this training is an interactive, four-week series where allies attend a single one-hour session
each week in September. We plan to maximize this hour by splitting it into three high-impact segments that
allow for questions and answers at the school sites.
Click the Link to Sign Up for the SFSD Community Literacy Allies Program: https://forms.gle/WMzA2LH1vNaX9yej8 

Share your time. Share your heart. Make a new friend.
Some of the people supported by Black Hills Works are looking for something many of us value every day—a genuine friendship.

As a Community Companion Volunteer, you'll be matched with an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability who shares similar interests. Together you'll spend time doing everyday activities like grabbing coffee, taking a walk, attending a community event, playing games, working on puzzles, exploring local attractions, or simply enjoying good conversation.

You don't need any special experience—just kindness, patience, and a willingness to connect. We'll provide guidance and support to help you build a meaningful friendship.

Volunteer commitment:

A few hours of your time can help someone feel more connected, confident, and included in our community. And chances are, you'll leave each visit smiling too.

To learn more or sign up, please contact:

Carrie Moser at cmoser@bhws.com or 605-718-6207.

Volunteers are needed to help in a variety of ways at the September 29th 'Community Connect' Event. Help is needed to set up at the Central State's Fairgrounds (Fine Arts Building) on Sept. 28th.  This may include moving tables, chairs, helping to unload vehicles & place items around the room to prepare for people to 'shop' for the donated / free items available at the event. Help is needed at the actual event on Tuesday, September 29th anytime between 10am - 3pm.  Individuals and families needing assistance can choose to receive a haircut / grooming, a shower, or 'shop' through our various food, household & clothing items available for pick up. Volunteers can make an impact in any one of these areas, or to help carry items for people, etc. Lunch is provided on this day. You can also make an impact by helping afterwards, as we clean up & prepare for the next one in March. This may entail loading items, general cleanup, etc. Informational tables will also be set up to learn more about services available in our community. Volunteers can help in many ways. Contact Steph Kor or Amy Mikulak for more information. skor.journeyon@gmail.com 605-416-0249. 

Our family gatherings provide a unique volunteer opportunity for individuals who have a heart for children in foster care and/or children who have been adopted. Each month adoptive, foster and kinship families gather for a meal, building community, caregiver training and kids club. Our buddies are a vital piece of this evening to ensure our kids club is successful!

Role of the Buddy:

Background check is required

Help bring food directly to neighbors across South Dakota.

Every month, Feeding South Dakota serves more than 12,000 families in all 66 counties.

Our Mobile Food Distribution Program allows us to go where hunger is instead of expecting families to travel long distances for food.

By volunteering, you'll experience communities across South Dakota while making a direct impact on families facing food insecurity.

Training: Please arrive at least 5 minutes early. Staff will provide all training and support throughout your shift.

Dress: Comfortable clothing in layers and fully enclosed shoes.

Lunch: Please pack a lunch, snacks, and drinks. Breaks are taken while traveling.

Location:
Feeding South Dakota
4701 N Westport Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107

Check-In:
Use the side door next to the garage door on the south side of the building. Ring the doorbell, and a staff member will let you in.

Your time helps Feeding South Dakota bring nutritious food directly to neighbors across the state. Thank you for helping us ensure that no matter where someone lives, they have access to food and hope.

**NOTICE** This Opportunity is NOT AVAILABLE. This are ONLY created for testing purposes at this time. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP, it does not promise a legit shift. All current sign up's go through https://thebanquetsf.org/volunteer-sign-up/ to sign up.

PLEASE NOTE:

At Feeding South Dakota, our volunteers and staff come together to distribute boxes and bags of food to our neighbors during Mobile Distributions. This essential program helps us support around 12,000 families across the state each month. We are looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers to assist with the guest registration process and provide vital information to our Spanish-speaking community members.

Key Responsibilities:

Support and Training:

Volunteers will receive instructions and training on guest registration before their shift, with ongoing staff support and supervision available throughout.

What to Wear:

Since distributions are held outdoors, please dress appropriately for all types of weather conditions. Wear comfortable, layered clothing and fully enclosed shoes—no crocs, sandals, or open-toed footwear. If you arrive in inappropriate shoes, we will kindly ask you to change before volunteering.

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety:

Cancellation Policy:

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

Location: Empower Campus

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

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

Location: Good News Church

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

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

Location: First Presbyterian Church

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

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

Location: Laura B Anderson

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

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

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

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

Welcome and give directions to patients and their caregivers as they come to various clinics located in the Pavilion facility.  Current clinics include: Wound care, Podiatry, ENT, Eye Care, Palliative care, Pain management, and Gastroenterology.

Feeding Brookings does a food distribution every Thursday afternoon. We pass out around 400 boxes every week to households who could use them, feeding a total of over 1000 people each week. Boxes contain bread, eggs, meat, vouchers for milk, and other items that are purchased or donated. 

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 the boxes with food, then bring the box outside to stack on a pallet. We also need some volunteers to pass out the boxes to guests outside. 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! It is a large weekly operation, moving a lot of food to a lot of households, done entirely by volunteers. 

If you have a question about how we work and how you can help us, please email Bill Alsaker at alsakerwilliam@gmail.com. 

Location:

The Point Is to Serve Church
506 N. Kiwanis Ave

Opportunity

Feeding South Dakota staff and volunteers work together to serve approximately 12,000 families each month through Mobile Food Distributions across the state.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with Neighbor Intake, which includes checking in guests and entering or updating information on a tablet.

Key Responsibilities

Support & Training

What to Wear

Qualifications

Cancellation Policy

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

Volunteers are very much needed to help transport Veterans to and from medical appointments throughout the West River region. Help is needed on a flexible schedule for as much as you're able to help. Drivers serve Monday–Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., providing a vital service that ensures Veterans can access the care they need. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check, complete a DOT physical, and have a clean driving record. If you’re interested in supporting Veterans in this meaningful way, please contact Bill at 605-415-0580 or davrc23@gmail.com.

NOTE: This opportunity is NOT at the Feeding South Dakota warehouse on N. Westport Avenue - you will need to go to the distribution site for the specific mobile distribution in which you have registered to volunteer (4301 E. 26th Street).

Mobile Food Distribution Volunteer Opportunity

Make a difference by distributing food boxes and bags to individuals and families facing food insecurity in local communities.

Key Responsibilities:

As a volunteer, you will assist with various tasks to ensure the smooth distribution of food to the public. Duties may include:

Support and Training:

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

Important Notes:

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.

Pinterest Art Pals

Do you enjoy recreating easy & fun crafts from pinterest websites?

Would you be interested in mentoring and helping others make the crafts you have made?

Look no further, LifeScape is in search of people who can share their art skills & hobbies with us.

Wood working, painting, sewing, floral, dot art, rock painting,  drawing, beading, wreath creations, and seasonal crafts.  LifeScape would find the art resources/tools. 

As the Pinterest Art Mentor, you would collaborate and work with staff to identify meaningful art projects, identify supplies needed for LifeScape to purchase, establish a volunteer date, and hen lead the step-by-step project.

The pinterest project opportunities are endless.

This is a rewarding opportunity that helps enhance the lives of adults with disabilities, and helps bring the artistic side in all of us.

Volunteer schedules are flexible.  You choose the 2hr time frame, Monday through Friday, between 9am- 11am or 12:30-2:30pm.

Can be 1-on-1 crafting or small group crafting.

To volunteer or ask questions, please email:  VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org. 

We’d LOVE to chat with you about your interests and work through the details to be able to craft together.

Basic cleaning of various facility areas (bathrooms, carpets, garage, etc.). Sorting and organizing of closets and various items. Background check and Confidentiality Agreement required

We are seeking reliable volunteers to help deliver frozen meals to seniors in the Box Elder area. 

Our program provides monthly meal boxes to individuals age 60+ who rely on this service for consistent, nutritious food. 

Pick up pre-packed frozen meal boxes.

Deliver to 5-7 seniors along a simple route. 

Provide a friendly check-in during delivery.

1x per month (set day ea. month) / Approx 1-2 hours total. 

**THIS SIGN UP IS FOR GROUPS OF 7 TO 12 PEOPLE.  IF YOU ARE AN INDIVDUAL WANTING TO PACK, PLEASE REACH OUT TO RAEANN - DO NOT SIGN UP**

Every Wednesday, over 430 bags of food and snacks are packed and distributed to Brookings County schools and Head Start. 

We recommend groups of 7 to 10 people and it takes an hour or less.  Due to high demand for groups wanting to participate, please limit sign up to twice. Thank you for understanding!

We would love to host groups during working hours - if that would work better for your group please let RaeAnn know.  Typically, we pack bags at 5pm, but if there's a different time that would work better for your group, do not hesitate to let RaeAnn know.

Children must be 9 years old and accompanied by an adult.

You can always add your name to the waiting list. 

**Please note Oct 6th and Dec 15th are Tuesday Packing Dates.**  

For more information, please e-mail RaeAnn at volunteersbbp@gmail.com

Costumes for volunteers encouraged, but not required! 

We are looking for a volunteer with basic sewing skills to help prepare Girl Scout sashes. This role involves ironing patches onto sashes in consistent, designated locations and reinforcing them by loop stitching the corners for added durability. Attention to detail and the ability to follow placement guidelines are important to ensure a neat, uniform appearance on each sash. This is a simple but meaningful way to support local Girl Scouts and help them wear their achievements with pride

Become a Better Choices, Better Health®-South Dakota (BCBH-SD) Lay Leader

Are you passionate about helping others improve their health and well-being? SDSU Extension is seeking volunteers to become trained Better Choices, Better Health®-SD Lay Leaders.

Lay Leaders facilitate evidence-based self-management workshops that help individuals living with chronic conditions gain the skills, confidence, and support needed to better manage their health. No healthcare background is required—just a desire to help others and a willingness to learn.

As a BCBH-SD Lay Leader, you will:

Requirements:

Time Commitment:

Benefits:

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply (Volunteer Application: https://bttr.im/egfti) to be notified of upcoming training opportunities. Trainings are scheduled as interest levels allow, typically when a sufficient number of prospective leaders are identified.

We've got our 2026 updated Helping Hand Resource Guides for Rapid City & could use some help getting them delivered. If interested, contact Brad for a delivery 'route' & action plan to help make the rounds & get them to various agencies, partner locations, etc throughout Rapid City.  brad.keizer@helplinecenter.org

Our dog walkers socialize and exercise our canine shelter pets throughout the day. We have opportunities to work with our dogs starting at 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, 7 days a week. This is a trained position, so enrollment within our volunteer network and hands-on training are required for this volunteer position. 

Our cat volunteers socialize and enrich our feline shelter pets throughout the day. We have opportunities to work with our cats starting at 9:00 am until 8:00 pm, 7 days a week. This is a trained position, so enrollment within our volunteer network and hands-on training are required for this volunteer position.

This is a great opportunity to help all that enter Avera Sister James Care Center.  Welcoming and giving directions to those in need as well as answering the phone.

This assignment has a lot of variety in preparing and assisting residents with various activities.  Crafts, events, movies, reading books/series, current events/newspaper, visits, games/cards, and so much more!

We have ongoing volunteer opportunities most weekends on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Responsibilities include passing out programs, showing patrons to their seats, taking tickets and various other small tasks as assigned by the House Manager on duty.  Ushers get to watch the show that they are working.

Info here!   Check out a dog for an outing! 

Our fostering needs have changed a bit since we were a completely foster based rescue. Most of our “adoptable animals” do well in our shelter environment so we no longer send them to foster homes. It’s much easier to facilitate adoptions when they stay in shelter. Our foster program has shifted to care for animals that need a bit more round the clock care than can be provided during staffed hours at the shelter. These animals include:bottle/slurry/gruel aged kittens and puppies, special medical needs animals, Senior animals that need a little more TLC, special behavioral needs animals that are not thriving in shelter.

Monday - Friday 12-6, Saturdays 11-4

Do you enjoy meeting new people and sharing your interests with others? Advance is looking for volunteers to spend time with people we support. We'll match you with someone based on shared hobbies and interests so you can build a meaningful connection while enjoying activities together. Just a few hours a month can make a difference in their life and yours. Contact us today to learn more about becoming a Community Companion.

Location: Clay, Union, Turner, Bon Homme, and Yankton Counties
Time Commitment: Approximately 10–12 hours per month

Become a voice for abused and neglected children in your community. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteers are trained community members appointed by the court to advocate for a child's best interests during abuse and neglect cases.

CASA Volunteers typically serve on a case for about 12 months and receive ongoing support from CASA staff.

Interested in becoming a CASA Volunteer?
Contact Rylee at volunteermanager@southeastcasa.org to learn more.

In-school mentoring program to positively impact area youth through fostering one-to-one friendships with caring adult mentors who help facilitate positive character. By matching adult volunteers with a young youth in the community, one-on-one relationships between the Big Friend and Little Friend, enriches the lives of the young person and their family.

Accomplished through strengthening communication, life skill and team building, strengthening the entire family using community resources, hope and inspiration, and relationships with caring adult mentors.

Volunteers must attend training through United Way prior to being matched with youth.

Students are referred to the program by Yankton School District. If you have questions about your child being referred to the program, please reach out to your school administrator.

Click here to learn more!

We hold LWL on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 3pm -7:00pm at The Laundromat Company located at 701 N. Cliff Ave. We invite anyone to come and do up to twelve loads of laundry for free per month. Quarters, detergent, dryer sheets, bleach and stain spray are provided. We serve a meal while we are there so people don't have to choose between feeding themselves and their families and getting their laundry done.

The schedule for most of 2026 is already filled with volunteer groups, but we are taking reservations for groups in 2027 and many dates are available.

We ask our LWL partners to prepare (or buy) and serve a meal for about 150-200 people. We usually have around 70 people do laundry, but we feed their families and anyone in the neighborhood that stops by is welcome to eat a meal. We like to have 5-8 volunteers at a time and most groups have volunteers come in 2 shifts. If you arrive by 3:00 and are ready to serve food by 3:15 it works great. We do ask that if you decide to serve pork, that you also provide a non pork option such as PB&J for our Muslim guests. The laundromat has a small room with counter space, electrical outlets and a serving window, so crock pots and roasters can be used. Popular meals are sloppy joes, pizza, walking tacos, subs, and casseroles.

The volunteer duties are to serve the meal, help give out quarters for the dryers and bag the soap pods, give out clothing at the Undercover Closet, organize donations, sweep and clean up as needed, and assist with any other needs that might arise. We love to have someone to sit by the prayer box and simply encourage people to write down a prayer request or, if needed, write it for them. If you have a volunteer that is willing to run over to Breadsmith at 33rd and Duluth, we need someone to pick up a bread donation at 6:00 and bring it to the laundromat to distribute.

The cost of Laundry with Love is averaging about $850. Most, but not all of our volunteer groups collect quarters; however, there is no minimum amount needed to partner and we appreciate any amount!

Sign up here: https://churchonthestreetsf.org/volunteer

NOTE: This opportunity is NOT at the Feeding South Dakota warehouse on 4701 N Westport Ave - you will need to go to the  distribution site located at Good News Church.

Mobile Food Distribution Volunteer Opportunity

Make a difference by distributing food boxes and bags to individuals and families facing food insecurity in local communities.

Key Responsibilities:

As a volunteer, you will assist with various tasks to ensure the smooth distribution of food to the public. Duties may include:

Support and Training:

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

Important Notes:

NOTE: This opportunity is NOT at the Feeding South Dakota warehouse on N. Westport Ave. - you will need to go to Faith Lutheran Church located at 601 N Cliff.

Mobile Food Distribution Volunteer Opportunity

Make a difference by distributing food boxes and bags to individuals and families facing food insecurity in local communities.

Key Responsibilities:

As a volunteer, you will assist with various tasks to ensure the smooth distribution of food to the public. Duties may include:

Support and Training:

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

Important Notes:

Mobile Food Distribution Volunteer Opportunity

Make a difference by distributing food boxes and bags to individuals and families facing food insecurity in local communities.

Key Responsibilities:

As a volunteer, you will assist with various tasks to ensure the smooth distribution of food to the public. Duties may include:

Support and Training:

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

Important Notes:

NOTE: This opportunity is NOT at the Feeding South Dakota warehouse on 4701 N Westport Ave - you will need to go to the  distribution site located at First Presbyterian Church.

Mobile Food Distribution Volunteer Opportunity

Make a difference by distributing food boxes and bags to individuals and families facing food insecurity in local communities.

Key Responsibilities:

As a volunteer, you will assist with various tasks to ensure the smooth distribution of food to the public. Duties may include:

Support and Training:

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

Important Notes:

NOTE: This opportunity is NOT at the Feeding South Dakota warehouse on 4701 N Westport Ave - you will need to go to the  distribution site located at Empower Campus.

Mobile Food Distribution Volunteer Opportunity

Make a difference by distributing food boxes and bags to individuals and families facing food insecurity in local communities.

Key Responsibilities:

As a volunteer, you will assist with various tasks to ensure the smooth distribution of food to the public. Duties may include:

Support and Training:

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

Important Notes:

NOTE: This opportunity is NOT at the Feeding South Dakota warehouse on 4701 N Westport Ave - you will need to go to the  distribution site located at Peace Lutheran Church 5509 W 41st Street.

Mobile Food Distribution Volunteer Opportunity

Make a difference by distributing food boxes and bags to individuals and families facing food insecurity in local communities.

Key Responsibilities:

As a volunteer, you will assist with various tasks to ensure the smooth distribution of food to the public. Duties may include:

Support and Training:

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

Important Notes:

A garden volunteer assists with planting, weeding, picking up trash, and other various garden-related tasks.  

Our volunteers work hands on with the women and children enrolled in our program. Each two hour volunteer shift includes: assisting participants as they register for our program, helping each individual as they pick out clothing and necessary baby items for their child and making referrals to local agencies participating in our program. The best parts of volunteering on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and/or Saturdays from 11-1pm are the opportunities to hold all of the new babies and hear just how appreciative our participants are for being a part of the Teddy Bear Den. If you are interested in getting involved, give us a call at (605) 335-2730.

Prepare and deliver home-cooked meals for families in need.

At Crisis Intervention Shelter Service, we are currently looking for compassionate and dependable individuals to help assist with our on-call crisis line. This role helps provide support, resources, and a safe connection for individuals experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, crisis situations, or homelessness within our community. Volunteers/staff assisting with the crisis line help ensure calls are answered, basic needs are addressed, and emergencies are responded to appropriately. Training and support are provided. If you are caring, calm under pressure, and want to make a meaningful difference for individuals in crisis, we would love to connect with you.

Various volunteer opportunities are here for you this summer! Help is needed to hand out pool toys any day between 10am - 9pm (Most busy on Fridays & Saturdays). Pool cleaning is needed any day 7am / 10pm. OR, help by being a Water Aerobics Instructor (9-10 am between July 8-Aug. 3rd).  Ask for Jenn Youngblood (605-716-0960) for more details! 

Brookings Area United Way is in need of volunteer(s) to keep our landscaping looking great this summer. All equipment will be provided!

June 1st - 3rd is our current need for weed removal and lawn work!

Have some time and are interested in helping us out? Email uw@brookingsunitedway.org or call our office at 605-692-4979!

Volunteer Coordinator (1 Position)

Location of Volunteer: Spearfish, Belle Fourche, Whitewood, and Sturgis

Service Area: Butte, Custer, Fall River, Lawrence, Meade, Pennington Counties in SD and Crook and Weston Counties in WY.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Recruiting and encouraging volunteers to participate in opportunities
Communicating with volunteers before and after events
Coordinating volunteer check-in at 0.5K Trifecta events
Providing volunteer rosters to board members overseeing community events
Updating volunteer opportunities within our volunteer management system
Tracking volunteer hours and maintaining accurate volunteer records
Sending handwritten thank-you notes, using stationery provided by Hobo’s Healing Heart, to volunteers following events and volunteer activities
Generating volunteer participation and tracking reports from our volunteer management system and providing them to the Board President by designated deadlines for board meeting preparation
Assisting with volunteer recognition, retention, and engagement efforts
Supporting the Board of Directors with volunteer-related needs and special projects as they arise
Qualifications:

Must be comfortable using computers and technology
Must have access to a computer and reliable internet service
Must be willing to utilize the communication and volunteer management systems used by Hobo’s Healing Heart
Must be able to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team
Must be organized, dependable, and able to meet deadlines
Must have strong communication and follow-through skills
Must be willing to sign confidentiality, conflict of interest, and other organizational agreements as required by Hobo’s Healing Heart
This position plays a key role in helping Hobo’s Healing Heart build and maintain strong relationships with our volunteers while ensuring accurate recordkeeping and communication.

Hobo’s Healing Heart is currently seeking long-term volunteers to serve on our Event Planning Committee. These year-round volunteer positions may lead to opportunities to serve on our Board of Directors and/or Grant Application Committee for interested individuals.

Event Planning Committee members are expected to actively participate in our smaller community events and our annual three-part 0.5K Trifecta Fundraiser series. The 0.5K events are our largest fundraisers of the year and require significant volunteer support before, during, and after each event.

Individuals interested in an Event Planning Committee position may contact Hobo’s Healing Heart through the “Contact Us” link on our website and enter “Event Planning Committee Interest” in the subject line. Please include a brief description of your qualifications, relevant experience, and why you are interested in becoming involved with Hobo’s Healing Heart. The President and/or Vice President will follow up with interested individuals to discuss the opportunity and answer any questions. (Volunteer positions may lead to a position on the Board of Directors, if qualified & interested).

Hobo's Healing Heart looks forward to connecting with individuals interested in supporting pets and families facing financial hardship throughout the Black Hills.

Help guests unwind & enjoy their stay as one of Hart Ranch's seasonal volunteer bartenders. An online certification course is provided for those interested. No pay, but you do split tips at the end of each shift! Bartenders are needed Tuesdays 4:45-8:30pm, (Starting Jun 24th; Wednesdays 4-9ish pm), Thursdays 4:45-8:30 pm, &/or Saturdays 5-10 pm. 

Love thrift shopping, meeting people, and making a difference in the community?

We’re looking for volunteers to help operate our thrift shop on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Whether you can help all day or just part of the shift, your time makes an impact!

Volunteers help create a welcoming, affordable shopping experience for our community by assisting with tasks like organizing merchandise, sorting donations, and helping customers.

Volunteer Perks:

Additional volunteer opportunities are also available throughout the community center.

Interested in joining us? Stop in to learn more or call 605-394-1887 today!

Hart Ranch Camping Resort is full of fun opportunities! Archery for kids is just one of them, but someone able to teach kids how do do so is a must. Volunteers are needed to help kids learn how to shoot safely, be safe on the 'range' and of course, how to shoot too...  it could be YOU!  Saturdays 8:30 - 11am. 

Bikes are everywhere when the action is fun at Hart Ranch Camping Resort! We need someone to help keep kids (& families) going by helping with basic bicycle maintenance. This usually would include flat tires, fixing chains, basic adjustments: seats, chains, brakes, etc. 

There's lots of bikes coming & going with all the fun at Hart Ranch throughout the season! You could help to make that a safer experience by volunteering for Bike Rodeos. This would include coaching kids on Saturday mornings from 8:30 - 11 am, teaching them how to stay safe when riding.

Help provide guests with the time of their lives by also assisting with transportation throughout the resort as a 'Train Conductor!' You would simply be a positive personality and drive the 'Hart Ranch Train' around the property, picking up & dropping off along the way, as they request. Drivers are needed Fridays from 5:30 -8pm, &/or Saturdays from 10am - Noon, &/or Sundays from 10am - Noon. 

LifeLight Sioux Falls is a FREE 1-day festival at Nelson Park.  The event is full of bands, speakers, action sports, food trucks, retail vendors, inflatable games, & more! 

Help is needed with set up on Sept 4th, & 5th, a wide variety of opportunities to help on the festival day, Sun. Sept. 6th including: production, grounds, parking, kids area, crown monitoring, prayer tent, medical & more. Also, help is needed with tear down / clean up on Mon. Sept. 7th please. 

https://lifelight.breezechms.com/form/e59b7b357596704

Our hardworking Tuesday/Thursday construction crew needs a meal on May 26th! The individual who originally signed up is unavailable, leaving our crew without a meal that day. If you'd like to support our mission, please consider providing lunch for10 individuals. Meals are delivered to different sites, so please, I will contact you in advance and I’ll share the drop-off location on May 25. A waiver of liability will need to be signed. While our immediate need is for May 26th, we always welcome meal donations on other dates as well. If you're interested, please reach out to Angela Estes at volunteer@blackhillshabitat.org. Thank you for fueling our mission! 

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/

Program Information:

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance.

Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year

Time: During school hours

Location: Physically at the school

Eligibility

Mentees must be students from 3rd grade - 12th grade. Mentors must be adults over 18 and able to pass a background check, provide 3 references, and attend mentor training.

Disabilities access

Call for information.

Required Documents

Mentors must submit and pass background check and provide 3 references.

Application Process Online Application at TeamMates.org 

Program Information:

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance.

Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year

Time: During school hours

Location: Physically at the school

Eligibility

Mentees must be students from 3rd grade - 12th grade. Mentors must be adults over 18 and able to pass a background check, provide 3 references, and attend mentor training.

Disabilities access

Call for information.

Required Documents

Mentors must submit and pass background check and provide 3 references.

Application Process Online Application at TeamMates.org 

Program Information:

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance.

Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year

Time: During school hours

Location: Physically at the school

Eligibility

Mentees must be students from 3rd grade - 12th grade. Mentors must be adults over 18 and able to pass a background check, provide 3 references, and attend mentor training.

Disabilities access

Call for information.

Required Documents

Mentors must submit and pass background check and provide 3 references.

Application Process Online Application at TeamMates.org 

Program Information:

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance.

Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year

Time: During school hours

Location: Physically at the school

Eligibility

Mentees must be students from 3rd grade - 12th grade. Mentors must be adults over 18 and able to pass a background check, provide 3 references, and attend mentor training.

Disabilities access

Call for information.

Required Documents

Mentors must submit and pass background check and provide 3 references.

Application Process Online Application at TeamMates.org 

Program Information:

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance.

Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year

Time: During school hours

Location: Physically at the school

Eligibility

Mentees must be students from 3rd grade - 12th grade. Mentors must be adults over 18 and able to pass a background check, provide 3 references, and attend mentor training.

Disabilities access

Call for information.

Required Documents

Mentors must submit and pass background check and provide 3 references.

Application Process Online Application at TeamMates.org 

Program Information:

TeamMates is a school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with students who have indicated interest in having a mentor. The focus of the mentoring relationship is for a mentor to build a positive relationship with a student as a caring adult figure to help them reach their full potential. Volunteer mentors focus on the positives in students to help them succeed. Students in TeamMates reflect improvement in attendance, behavior referrals, and academic performance.

Duration: Meetings range from 30 - 60 minutes, once a week during the school year

Time: During school hours

Location: Physically at the school

Eligibility

Mentees must be students from 3rd grade - 12th grade. Mentors must be adults over 18 and able to pass a background check, provide 3 references, and attend mentor training.

Disabilities access

Call for information.

Required Documents

Mentors must submit and pass background check and provide 3 references.

Application Process Online Application at TeamMates.org 

300 inadequately housed surveys are in need of being entered ASAP, please! These take approximately 3 minutes each from a cell phone, tablet or laptop (Our agency has only one computer to use for this). Paper surveys to help identify 'inadequately housed' populations, needs, etc are transferred as critical, saved data, thanks to volunteers like you. You can inquire at the Volunteers of America (Northern Rockies) office in Rapid City, or please contact the program administer, Amy at 605-530-6255. amy.mikulak@voanr.org

Whether you’re part of a service club, youth group, business team, or faith community, South Dakota State Parks has volunteer opportunities that bring people together while making a difference in our great outdoors. Opportunities are available year-round for groups of all sizes. Projects can be tailored to fit your group’s skills, schedule, and interests.

Group Volunteer Activities May Include:

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

Volunteers play a vital role in enriching the lives of the people we support by sharing their time, talents, and compassion. Whether you have a few hours to give or want to get involved regularly, your presence helps create meaningful experiences and lasting connections.

Get involved and discover the impact of making opportunities possible for others.

Who Can Volunteer?
We welcome individuals as well as groups, including businesses, families, church or youth groups, service clubs, and more. There’s a place for everyone to make a difference.

Ways to Get Involved
Volunteers can choose from a variety of engaging and relationship-centered activities, including:

Yard work and outdoor projects
Hosting pizza parties or social gatherings
Coffee, donuts, and conversation at the Longfellow Center
Playing games and working on puzzles
Arts, crafts, sewing, and baking
Holiday decorating and seasonal activities
Supporting visits with therapy dogs
Being a sports or recreation buddy
Helping with raised bed gardening
Fishing outings
Joining community outings and events
Sharing musical talents
Participating in faith-based connections (Friends of Faith)
Providing companionship through conversation, walks, or cultural activities

Fill in the volunteer form here: https://www.dakotabilities.org/get-involved/volunteer

The Sioux Falls YMCA welcomes service groups to support seasonal projects at camp. While we do not have a formal, ongoing volunteer program or set schedule, we coordinate group service opportunities primarily in the spring and fall.

Volunteer projects typically focus on hands-on, outdoor work that helps maintain and improve camp facilities. This may include landscaping, basic construction, repairs, and other manual labor projects that directly enhance the camp experience for our community.

Who We’re Looking For:
We are best suited for groups with experience or skills in:
Landscaping
Construction
Contracting or general maintenance work

Due to the nature of the work and for liability considerations, volunteers must be 18 years or older.

How to Get Involved:
Service opportunities vary based on current needs and project availability. To learn more about upcoming projects or to schedule a group, please contact:
caley@siouxfallsymca.org

Assist in all areas of visitor services and park maintenance. May perform light maintenance work around the campground such as litter pickup, sweeping and stocking of restrooms.

Although small in size, Lake Alvin has become a very popular area. This 59 acre park is best known for its beach facilities and excellent fishing. Its proximity to Sioux Falls and Newton Hills State Park make it a great place to enjoy a day on the beach. The focus of Lake Alvin Recreation Area is water recreation. The park has become a popular gathering place for swimmers, boaters and anglers.

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

https://www.volgistics.com/od/39289/assignment/444/profile

Assist with a variety of projects as an organization or park scheduled volunteer event. Examples include painting, park clean-up, tree planting/removal, landscaping, building construction/maintenance, trail work, and much more. To request a group volunteer activity, contact your local park. Groups with volunteers under 18 are expected to have adult supervision.

Newton Hills State Park was named after William Newton who settled in the area in the 1850s. Newton's wife was a mid-wife; until the 1870s, she was the only European American north of Vermillion who could deliver babies and cure the sick.

Glaciers created this narrow strip of rolling hills and forest that is part of the geological formation called the Coteau des Prairie, which extends along the eastern boundary of South Dakota. At its highest point, the Coteau rises to more than 2,000 feet above sea level. Artifacts and burial mounds found near the park indicate that a Woodland Indian Culture inhabited this region between 300 B.C. and 900 A.D. The area's unique dark forest, amidst a vast open prairie, has prompted many recent legends, including buried gold, robbers' hideouts and horse thieves.

Over 200 species of birds visit the area each year. White-tailed deer, wild turkeys, marmots, rabbits, red and gray fox and squirrels are also found within the park. Between October 1 and April 30 each year, bow hunting is allowed in the park. Hunters will not be using the high traffic areas located near the hiking trails. Uncased bows and firearms are not allowed within the campground and picnic areas.

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

https://www.volgistics.com/od/39289/assignment/443/profile

Welcome guests to Good Earth and help them make the most of their visit. Volunteers provide information, answer questions, and share knowledge about the park’s history, wildlife, and recreational opportunities.

Good Earth State Park southeast of Sioux Falls is an important cultural and historical site as well as a unique nature retreat adjacent to the most developed and populated part of our state. The site itself is one of the oldest sites of long-term human habitation in the United States. The river, abundant wildlife, fertile flood plains, availability of pipestone (catlinite), and protection from winds made the area an important gathering place for seasonal ceremonies and a significant trading center for many tribal peoples from 1300-1700 A.D.

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

https://www.volgistics.com/od/39289/assignment/421/profile

Interacts with visitors, answers phones, takes messages and assists with general office duties.

Big Sioux Recreation Area lies on the banks of South Dakota's Big Sioux River. Close to the cities of Brandon and Sioux Falls, Big Sioux is popular among campers, canoers, bicyclists, hikers, disc golfers, history buffs and archers. When the snow flies, groups of snowmobilers gather at the enclosed warming house.

Special Projects volunteers interprets natural surroundings for visitors.

Big Sioux Recreation Area lies on the banks of South Dakota's Big Sioux River. Close to the cities of Brandon and Sioux Falls, Big Sioux is popular among campers, canoers, bicyclists, hikers, disc golfers, history buffs and archers. When the snow flies, groups of snowmobilers gather at the enclosed warming house.

Work alongside park staff to help keep the park welcoming and well-maintained for visitors. Volunteer duties may include painting and staining park facilities, mowing, planting and watering trees, cleaning comfort stations, vault toilets, and fish cleaning stations, as well as assisting with other maintenance tasks and projects coordinated with park management.

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome guests to Custer State Park and help them make the most of their visit. Volunteers provide information, answer questions, and share knowledge about the park’s history, wildlife, and recreational opportunities.

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

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

Work alongside park staff to help keep the park welcoming and well-maintained for visitors. Volunteer duties may include painting and staining park facilities, mowing, planting and watering trees, cleaning comfort stations, vault toilets, and fish cleaning stations, as well as assisting with other maintenance tasks and projects coordinated with park management.

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

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

Support Volunteers provide supervised assistance to enhance program operations and participant experiences. This role supports activities, organization, and engagement while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. Individuals in this role do not provide unsupervised direct care and work under the continuous guidance of trained staff.

Requirements:

Required Training (Prior to Independent Service Delivery)

Core Responsibilities

Program Support & Operations

Participant Engagement (Supervised)

Compliance & Expectations

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Make a difference one manicure at a time!

Dow Rummel Village is seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to assist residents with nail painting and friendly conversation. This simple act of personal care brings joy, boosts confidence, and provides meaningful connection for our residents.

Volunteers will help paint residents’ nails and offer companionship in a welcoming, supportive environment. No professional experience needed—just a kind heart and willingness to engage.

Volunteers are especially needed at the following times:

Tuesdays: 9:00 AM, 1:30 PM, or 3:00 PM

Fridays: 9:00 AM

Flexible scheduling is available, and volunteers may choose one or more time slots.

Why Volunteer? Brighten a resident’s day Build meaningful connections Provide comfort and dignity through personal care Gain rewarding volunteer experience in a supportive community

How to Get Involved:
To learn more or sign up, contact:
Sonja Niles
call: 605-575-0170
email: sonjaniles@dowrummel.com

Description
Community Action for Veterans (CAV) is building a small, focused fundraising committee to support events, sponsorship outreach, and donor engagement. This is a hands-on opportunity for individuals who want to contribute to strengthening support for veterans and military families in South Dakota. 

Committee members will work alongside CAV leadership to help plan fundraising efforts, build relationships, and expand community support.

What You’ll Do

Time Commitment

Who This Is For

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.

The Western region of the South Dakota SHIINE program is looking for assistance with our program.  Our primary focus is to help qualified seniors navigate Medicare--ranging from educating about potential fraud to understanding their individual plans.  Due to the rural nature of our state and technology barriers, this is a tremendous need, particularly during open enrollment (October 15th to December 7th each year).  We are looking for volunteers to help represent us at events (health fairs, county fairs, etc.), and in particular, for some who would be willing to train to help seniors with their Medicare needs.  We have no firm timetable, so training can happen at YOUR pace, and you can set your own volunteer schedule for as little or as much time as you wish to be involved.  You will be making a HUGE difference in the lives of a very overlooked and vulnerable population!

The Literacy Council of the Black Hills relies on volunteers to fulfill our mission: to teach adults to speak, read, and write English. We invite you join us on this rewarding journey! You can transform a life in as little as one hour a week. Tutors will receive a 10-hour training (over 2 sessions together) and ongoing support from our Program Coordinator. Tutoring sessions are at public places and at times that are convenient to both tutors and students. All tutoring materials are located at the Rapid City Public Library.

Once you have applied Sign-up for our Volunteer Training at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ABA723A5FCC16-63248675-volunteer

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth navigating challenging circumstances. The Pathways to Healing & Resilience Program is seeking compassionate mentors to support young people ages 15–19 who are involved in gun-related offenses.

Mentors will facilitate small group sessions of 5–10 participants, meeting once every three weeks from 3:30–5:30 PM at MWI Health (317 Main St., Downtown Sioux Falls).

This program is rooted in a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach, creating a safe and supportive space for growth, accountability, and healing. Individuals with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply, as authentic connection and understanding are key to this work. Step into a role that helps guide youth toward resilience, restoration, and a more hopeful future.

Being a big buddy offers a unique opportunity to serve as a positive role model and mentor to a child aged 4-14. Big Buddies commit to visiting a CHS child (scheduled), typically weekly, with at least 3 visits per month. Big buddies may also be asked to act on a student's behalf in the educational decision-making process, depending on the need.

General volunteering. Varying tasks depending on need. Listed are some ideas: 

·        Clean up in different units/areas on campus. (indoors)

·        Grounds cleanup – campus beautification (outdoors)

·        Gardening

·        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 Corks & Kegs at Lake Lorraine in Sioux Falls, SD, hosted by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, will be the craft beer, wine, mead, and mocktail tasting event of the season! The event features a special reception, tastings provided by Big Lost Meadery & Brewery, delicious food, games, silent/live auction, and an inspirational program with a floating lantern launch! 

Learn more https://events.cff.org/corksandkegs

This event seeks volunteers to help run registration and checkout, assist with the silent auction and live auction and event tear down. Don't miss out on the fun - volunteer for Corks & Kegs! 

Volunteer Roles Available:

Shifts available.

Sign up here! https://afasignup.formstack.com/forms/cff_minnesota_dakotas_volunteers 

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Shift: event set up 

12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Shift: event set up     

2:30 PM to 5:00 PM Shift: event set up

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Shift: help during the event and help with clean up