Opportunities From: Helpline Center Volunteer Connections

Meals on Wheels is seeking great volunteers!

As the days warm up and flowers begin to bloom, the Meals on Wheels program is seeking dedicated volunteer delivery drivers to help us continue providing essential meals to our community. If you can spare just one to two hours during the lunch hour, we would love to have you join our team! For many of our participants, our volunteers are the only human interaction they receive during the day—or even the week.

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!

Join the Fight Against Food Insecurity: Volunteer with us in our Distribution Center!

Volunteers help ensure we have enough food sorted and packed for families in need. The following are examples of projects that you might be helping with depending on the needs of the organization on any given day.

What You'll Do:

What We Offer:

What We're Looking For:

Additional Details:

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

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

Join the Fight Against Food Insecurity: Volunteer with us in our Distribution Center!

Volunteers help ensure we have enough food sorted and packed for families in need. The following are examples of projects that you might be helping with depending on the needs of the organization on any given day.

What You'll Do:

What We Offer:

What We're Looking For:

Additional Details:

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

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

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 seeking a volunteer to help with the guest registration process, which includes entering or updating guest information on a tablet and checking in guests for the distribution.

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:

Thank you for considering this important role in supporting our community!

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.

We are looking for some volunteers to come and assist with organizing and sorting through the overhaul of donations for our thrift store. Some responsibilities include organizing, receiving donations, checking customers out at the counter, stocking, rotating, staging displays and merchandise for purchase. 

It's very important to our organization that the toys are very clean and sanitized before they reach the hands of children. We need volunteers who would like to learn the procedure to clean and sanitize toys. This is mostly a standing position but we can change the set up to accommodate seating if necessary. We would love volunteer who could learn the procedure and come back for at least one hour each week. Of course, if you love it, you can come back many times or stay longer!

Toy Processing- the volunteer will learn the steps for toy processing who include checking the toy, the book and the box to make sure those are in great conditions. They will be looking for missing toys, broken toys or boxes and, books who were damaged. This is a seating position where you get to try out toys!

The Run for the Banquet event on Thanksgiving Day benefits The Banquet. 15 volunteers needed to help along the route and 10 volunteers are needed to help with parking. Volunteers should park on the north parking lot. Sign in and receive a yellow volunteer vest. Instructions of where to stand along the route or in the parking lots will be given at that time.

Volunteers need to report at
7:00am (CT) on Thursday,
November 27th, 2025.
Event starts at 8:00am (CT) on
Thanksgiving Day

There are many ways to get involved as a group to support the Helpline Center's mission every day.

Community Influencers: Use personal or professional networks to promote events, share campaigns, or recruit attendees and donors. Distribute brochures, flyers, or promote programs/events at coffee shops, libraries, and community centers.

Maintenance Support: Rally a team of volunteers to complete indoor and outdoor maintenance projects that keep the Helpline Center running smoothly and looking its best.

Special Events: Be part of our signature events like the Step Forward Walk and the Spirit of Volunteerism Breakfast. Roles may include event setup, registration, hospitality, and more.

Corporate Packing Events: Gather your co-workers and join in assembling care kits and other needed items.

Caring Cards: Create uplifting cards for Helpline Center staff or to be included with 988 journals.

Staff Support: Show some love to Helpline Center staff. An act of kindness goes a long way! Buy or cook a meal for staff, deliver baked goods or flowers, or dream up another way to show your support.

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

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

Lasagna Love was started at the beginning of the pandemic when the founder of Good to Mama was looking for a way to help moms in her community. She and her toddler started making and delivering meals to families in the neighborhood who were struggling, whether that struggle was financial, emotional, or simply a feeling of overwhelm.
Lasagna Love has since grown into a national movement, with thousands of people all cooking and delivering meals to families in their communities. What we do is simple: feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Our mission is not only to help address the incredible rise in food insecurity among families but also to provide a simple act of love and kindness during a time full of uncertainty and stress.
Volunteers can sign up for a frequency that works for them, making a meal monthly, weekly, 3 times a week, etc. The volunteer would sign up on the website (lasagnalove.org), and then would be provided with a family's information to coordinate a date and time to deliver the meal. To register, please visit lasagnalove.org. For more information, email Laney.

Lasagna Love was started at the beginning of the pandemic when the founder of Good to Mama was looking for a way to help moms in her community. She and her toddler started making and delivering meals to families in the neighborhood who were struggling, whether that struggle was financial, emotional, or simply a feeling of overwhelm.
Lasagna Love has since grown into a national movement, with thousands of people all cooking and delivering meals to families in their communities. What we do is simple: feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Our mission is not only to help address the incredible rise in food insecurity among families but also to provide a simple act of love and kindness during a time full of uncertainty and stress.
Volunteers can sign up for a frequency that works for them, making a meal monthly, weekly, 3 times a week, etc. The volunteer would sign up on the website (lasagnalove.org), and then would be provided with a family's information to coordinate a date and time to deliver the meal. To register, please visit lasagnalove.org. For more information, email Laney.

Lasagna Love was started at the beginning of the pandemic, when the founder of Good to Mama was looking for a way to help moms in her community. She and her toddler started making and delivering meals to families in the neighborhood who were struggling, whether that struggle was financial, emotional, or simply a feeling of overwhelm.

Lasagna Love has since grown into a national movement, with thousands of people all cooking and delivering meals to families in their communities. What we do is simple: feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Our mission is not only to help address the incredible rise in food insecurity among families, but also to provide a simple act of love and kindness during a time full of uncertainty and stress.

Requesting SculptureWalk Volunteers

Who: Requesting able-bodied volunteers 13 and older. Volunteers who are OK with heavy lifting are a plus!
What: Assist with all the logistics involved in taking down the organization's current set of sculptures and getting new sculptures put up at their downtown Sioux Falls locations

Where: Installation activities take place along the SculptureWalk route (mostly along Phillips Avenue between 8th and 13th Streets)

When: Taking down the current set of sculptures usually happens in the early morning on a Saturday in mid-April. Putting up the new set of sculptures usually happens in the early morning on a Saturday in early May

To volunteer, Express Interest below. For more information, call (605) 731-2375

Requesting Spotlight Theatre Company Volunteers

Who: Requesting volunteers 13+ who enjoy theatre and/or working with area youth

What: Assist the Spotlight Theatre Company, the Washington Pavilion’s in-house youth theatre program, in putting on its multiple fully staged productions each year. Volunteers can assist in the following capacities:

 - Costumes/Props/Set Construction
 - Painting
 - Rehearsal assistance
 - Backstage supervision

Where: At the Washington Pavilion and Orpheum Theater, both in downtown Sioux Falls

When: Volunteer commitments are seasonal and the production staff offers flexible scheduling

Why: Volunteers play a critical role in bringing Spotlight’s inclusive, high-quality productions to life

To volunteer, Express Interest below. For more information, call (605) 731-2375

Requesting Visual Arts Center Greeters & Guides

Who: Requesting volunteers 16 and older
What: Serving as a Visual Arts Center (VAC) Entrance Desk Greeter and leading tours of the galleries as requested by guests and/or scheduled by groups visiting the museum

Where: At the VAC entrance desk inside the Washington Pavilion

Training: Plenty of training provided by Museums staff and fellow volunteers - no prior art expertise necessary!
When: Volunteers usually serve on a set day of the week for a three-hour session between the museum hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Why: Museum guests appreciate a friendly face and welcoming presence upon their arrival at the VAC. Volunteer-led tours of the exhibits on display are often the favorite part of guests' visits to the Pavilion!

To volunteer, Express Interest below. For more information, call (605) 731-2375.

Requesting Performance Ushers

Who: Requesting friendly volunteers 14 and older who are comfortable with stairs, dark spaces, reading tickets, standing for periods of time, and operating ticket scanners

What: Serving as an usher for Washington Pavilion performances, including Broadway shows, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, big-name artists, local group performances, comedians, and more!

Where: At the Washington Pavilion and Orpheum Theater, both in downtown Sioux Falls

When: Ushers serve on a season-by-season basis. The Pavilion staff loves to have volunteers join them for at least three performances each month

Why: Ushers play a critical role in maximizing the Pavilion guest experience and provide invaluable services by taking tickets, assisting guests to their seats, answering questions, and creating a pleasant and welcoming environment for all. Ushers get to meet lots of new people and experience quality performances

To volunteer, Express Interest below. For more information, call (605) 731-2375

Requesting Summer Camp Volunteers

Who: Requesting volunteers 13 and older

What: Volunteering as a Pavilion camps assistant, acting as the camp instructor's second set of eyes, ears, and helping hands for the 90+ art-, science-, and performing arts-focused camps the Pavilion hosts each summer

Where: Camps happen in various locations inside the Washington Pavilion

When: Camps are one-week offerings (two-week runs for music theatre camps) Monday-Thursday from 8:30 am-12:00 pm and/or 1:00-4:30 pm between early June and early August. Volunteers are asked to sign up and be present for each day of a camp

Why: Volunteers get to explore the many exciting areas of art, science, and theatre while serving as a positive role model and mentor to younger peers

To volunteer, Express Interest below. For more information, call (605) 731-2375.

Requesting Kirby Science Discovery Center (KSDC) Volunteers

Who: Requesting volunteers 13 and older
What: Volunteering in the KSDC. Volunteers can:

- Oversee the floors, clean/sanitize exhibits & surfaces as needed, and make sure exhibits are looking good and working well

- Lead fun activities for children and families  in the Jack’s Imagination Lab and the Children's Studio (inside the Visual Arts Center)

Plenty of on-site training provided by Pavilion Museums staff!
Where: In and around the KSDC, located inside the Pavilion
When: Times are flexible. Volunteers often serve once or twice per week in three-hour sessions between the museum hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm Tuesday through Sunday
Why: Volunteers help provide first-class museum experiences for the 120,000 guests who annually visit the KSDC

To volunteer, Express Interest below. For more information, call (605) 731-2375.

Requesting Field Trip Volunteers

Who: Requesting volunteers 16+ with good mobility who enjoy working with elementary- and middle school-aged students in large groups

What: Assist the Pavilion's Museum staff in hosting educational field trips for area students. Volunteers can serve in the following capacities:

- As Field Trip Assistants: greet students, their teachers, and chaperones upon arrival, distribute itineraries, direct groups to their destinations, and help move sack lunches (with rolling Pavilion bins) to the 3rd-floor lobby

- As Museum Floor Volunteers: supervise the Science Center floors, reset exhibits, answer questions from groups, and direct groups to the locations of their next stops during their visits

Where: In and around the Pavilion’s museums and lobbies

When: 9:00 am-12:00 pm and/or 11:00-2:00 pm on weekdays in April and May. Volunteers may be scheduled on a certain day or days of the week or on an as-needed basis when the Pavilion knows it will be hosting lots of groups

Why: Volunteers help provide first-class experiences for the thousands of students who visit the Pavilion on field trips each spring

To volunteer, Express Interest below. For more information, call (605) 731-2375. 

Requesting Building Tour Guides
Who: Requesting friendly, outgoing volunteers ages 16+ with good mobility who enjoy history and public speaking
What: Leading tours of the Washington Pavilion, which is housed in the beautifully renovated former Washington High School. Tour itineraries and topics adjust depending on the audience, be that Washington High School alumni, local students, or visitors to Sioux Falls
Where: Inside the Washington Pavilion, especially its performance spaces and museums
When: Tours are scheduled through the Pavilion's sales office. Volunteers are requested to lead tours based on when groups schedule their visit
Why: The building is the site of "Old Washington High," which educated tens of thousands of Sioux Falls families for nearly a century and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Building tour guides help ensure the legacy and bring to life the history of this one-of-a-kind facility!

To volunteer, Express Interest below. For more information, call (605) 731-2375.

The mission of the Helpline Center is making lives better by giving support, offering hope and creating connections all day, every day. One of the primary ways we do this is through our community resource, childcare providers, and volunteer connections databases. Help keep the three Helpline Center databases up to date by connecting with agencies and providers to verify resource information. 

Role:

Responsibilities:

Make phone calls to agencies encouraging them to update their information

Conduct outreach to potential agencies based on a prospect list

Enter updates into databases as applicable

Details:

All materials and instructions provided

Work is detail-oriented 

Must be comfortable with phone interaction 

Qualifications: 

Impact: Your efforts ensure that community members, families, and volunteers can access accurate, reliable information when they need it most.

Requesting "Street Team" Poster Delivery Volunteers
Who: Requesting volunteers ages 16+
What: Delivering posters to area business to promote upcoming Pavilion events & concerts
Where: Various locations around downtown Sioux Falls
When: Street Team volunteers are welcome to drop off posters at their businesses in a timely manner when it’s convenient for them. Volunteers receive notice when new posters are ready to deliver, which usually happens about once or twice per month
Why: Street Team volunteers have the satisfaction of promoting the Pavilion programs and get to familiarize themselves with downtown Sioux Falls businesses
Bonus: For every 10 hours of Street Team service, volunteers are eligible to receive complimentary/discounted tickets to a Pavilion-hosted performance (some restrictions apply)

To volunteer, Express Interest below. For more information, call (605) 731-2375.

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:

BBP is seeking a volunteer to pick up food from Hy-Vee and deliver to our site.  In addition, help put away food that's delivered on Thursdays from Feeding South Dakota.   Delivery from Feeding South Dakota is usually at 9am.  This is 3 Thursday's a month.  If you don't have a vehicle large enough for the order from Hy-Vee, we have options available! 

Every Monday, during the school year, BBP is in need of 5 volunteers to unwrap the food at 10am and get the site ready for the packing on Wednesday.  It does require lifting boxes of food.  This is great for individuals seeking volunteer opportunities.  

The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society sees about 8 thousand animals a year! We need help caring for all of these fur-babies both hands on with socialization or walking, and hands off by cleaning, laundry, etc. Junior volunteers ages 12 and older can volunteer with their 18 year or older guardian or parent, and adults ages 18 years or older can volunteer on their own! Just fill out the volunteer application on the desktop version of www.sfadopt.com!

Use your marketing and development skills to support the work of the Helpline Center. Examples include but are not limited to staffing booths, grant support, content writing, photography, or any other skills you would like to share. Interview and background check required. 

There are several ways to give back with CORE, one way is being a learning station presenter. Volunteers will serve as presenters during interactive programs with students aimed at saving the lives of teens in Rapid City. Volunteers must have good interactive skills with young teenagers and be a positive role model. Presenters are considered professional individuals like nurses, doctors, law enforcement, counselors, etc. To volunteer express interest below or call Rick at 60-543-14672

Basic automotive mechanical skills taught and assisted with for helpful participants from Black Hills Works. Help to show how to use tools, tighten / loosen bolts, check oil, etc....  basic mechanical skills lead for a small group.  Christian values and automotive knowledge preferred.  Thursdays from 1-3 pm, starting ASAP.  Contact Troy for more information & to see if you would be a good fit to help coach & make a difference.  

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

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

What to wear:

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

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

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

What to wear:

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

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

Rapid City Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

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

What to wear:

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

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

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

What to wear:

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

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

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

Mobile Distribution

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Volunteer duties may include:

Support/Training:

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

Qualifications:

Age Requirements:

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

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

Reminder:

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

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

What to wear:

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

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Support/Training:

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

What to wear:

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

Qualifications:

Volunteer and Guest Safety: 

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

Join us in our Sort Room and Warehouse where you'll play a crucial role in picking and packing food for pantries across Sioux Falls. Each week, our School Pantries and Sanford Children's Wellness Pantries rely on your help to restock their shelves and support local children and families in need.

Why Volunteer With Us?

What You'll Do:

What to Expect:

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

Make a Meaningful Connection with Someone Special

Black Hills Works empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to fully participate in our community through a variety of supportive services. As a One-on-One Friendship Volunteer, you'll have the rewarding opportunity to develop a genuine connection with an individual we support.

This person-centered volunteer role is perfect for compassionate individuals who value meaningful relationships. You'll spend quality time with your matched friend engaging in activities you both enjoy - whether that's taking walks together, working on puzzles, playing games, reading, or simply sharing conversation. Sometimes, being a good listener is the greatest gift you can give. 

By dedicating just a couple of hours each month, you'll

If you enjoy laughing, smiling, and building authentic relationships, this volunteer opportunity is for you! The moments you share will become highlights of the week for both you and the person you support. 

To learn more or sign up, please contact:

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

Inspire Creativity and Support Artists with Disabilities

The Suzie Cappa Art Center (SCAC) provides a vibrant, supportive environment where artists with disabilities can express themselves creatively and develop their artistic talents. As an SCAC Volunteer, you'll have the rewarding opportunity to be part of this inspiring creative community.

Primary Volunteer Opportunities:

Artist Assistant:
Work directly alongside talented artists as they bring their creative visions to life! You'll provide encouragement, practical assistance, and supportive guidance as artists work on their projects. Whether helping mix paint colors, offering gentle suggestions, or simply providing companionship during the creative process, your presence makes a meaningful difference.

Supply & Donation Organizer:
Help maintain the artistic heartbeat of the center by organizing art supplies and processing donations. Your organizational skills will ensure artists have access to the materials they need when inspiration strikes. This behind-the-scenes role is perfect for detail-oriented volunteers who enjoy creating order and systems.

Why Volunteer at SCAC:

No professional art experience is required—just bring your enthusiasm, patience, and appreciation for creative expression!

To learn more or become an SCAC Volunteer, please contact:
Carrie Moser
Email: cmoser@bhws.com
Phone: 605-718-6207

Join us at the Suzie Cappa Art Center and help make art accessible to everyone!

Black Hills Works is seeking volunteers to help organize our photo collection and archive room! 

About the Opportunity: 

We're looking for detail-oriented individuals to help us sort, organize, and preserve photographs and historical materials that tell the story of our organization and the incredible people we serve. This is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts, organized minds, and anyone looking to make a meaningful contribution behind the scenes.

How to Sign Up:

Interested volunteer should contact Carrie Moser at cmoser@bhws.com or call 605-718-6207 for more information.

The Donations Processor is responsible for documenting, inspecting, and organizing donations and stock and maintaining the inventory of closets and storage areas.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Process and organize in-kind donations.
2. Stock, organize, and maintain the inventory of assigned closets and storage areas.
3. Assist in keeping the shelter clean and orderly.
4. Help with putting seasonal clothing in the Boutique

5. Helping shelter staff with tasks such as but not limited to, Passing out hygiene items, laundry detergent, Hair products, etc.

Work Schedule:
Hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 9 AM and 5 PM.

A free lunch for guests is served from 11:30 a.m. each weekday and 3:30 p.m. on the weekends. We serve about 120 guests each day! Volunteer duties include preparation of lunch, serving lunch and some clean-up. Have a “factory line” of people to prepare plates and hand out to guests.

Food items for lunch are provided by and are already at the BDHH kitchen. Our kitchen manager will guide you through the recipe of the day!

Opportunity to partially or fully sponsor the cost of the meal served: to fully sponsor the cost, it would be around $200-$250.

This is a great volunteer opportunity for everyone including families and businesses!

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

Bring joy, comfort, and connection to older adults living with memory loss. As a Memory Care Companion, you’ll spend quality time with residents in a memory care setting, offering your presence, conversation, and care. Your visits provide meaningful social interaction, reduce loneliness, and help residents feel seen and valued.

Responsibilities:

You’re a great fit if you:

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.

LifeScape is looking for a "Big Brother" mentor to be a support and friend for a young adult male at the Children's Campus.

Student is in his late teens and enjoys Sports, Legos and other various activities. He loves being active and learning. So someone willing to learn together, talk sports and being active would be ideal.
He is big fan of Video Games, going out to eat, painting and various other things.

Please reach out if you are interested in being an active mentor to this student and we can set up a meet and greet!

Guest check-in for an overnight stay takes place from 6:30-8 p.m. each evening, 365 days a year. Volunteers may greet guests as they arrive, assist staff with the check-in process or help guests with required paperwork. Volunteers may also assist staff with the distribution of sheets, towels and toiletries. Guests line up at the front door and are admitted a few at a time.

This position requires a tour and meeting with the volunteer coordinator prior to a first shift. Your first shift will be to shadow a staff member or experienced check-in volunteer.

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

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

Looking for a meaningful way to give back and connect with others? Join us for Bingo Night, a fun and low-key event where volunteers host a few rounds of bingo with our homeless guests. It's a chance to bring joy, laughter, and a little friendly competition to those who could use a bright spot in their day.

Details:

No experience needed — just a warm heart and a willingness to engage. We'll guide you through everything.

Interested? Contact volunteer@bdhh.org today! 

Greet guests as they come into the Center of Hope Care Center, answer phone calls, assist in referrals, share the Good News of Jesus to anyone who is willing to listen, direct guests needing assistance to pastoral staff in Care Center, etc.

Sign up to volunteer on their website HERE.

Center of Hope Free Evening Clinic is available for uninsured individuals and families every Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Another clinic night may be added due to the increased patient load we have been experiencing this past year (to be determined at a later date). Medical staff (e.g. Registered Nurses, Providers, etc.) are needed to keep the clinic open to the public. For more information, please contact our Nurse Manager, Mary Kaufman, via email at mary@centerofhopesf.org.

Sign up to volunteer on the Center of Hope website HERE.

As the Center of Hope Free Evening Clinic medical staff care for the physical needs of our patients, the Prayer Partner addresses our patients' spiritual needs. As a Christian outreach, we want people to know the Good News of Jesus Christ. For more information, please contact our Nurse Manager, Mary Kaufman, via email at mary@centerofhopesf.org.

Sign up to volunteer on the Center of Hope website HERE.

Center of Hope offers free clothing and winter gear for individuals and families in need and affordable clothing and winter gear for those who want to "stretch their dollar." Clothing Ministry volunteers help stock the Care Center with clothing and winter gear, organize the clothing rooms, and assist in the Care Center. We have the most need for Clothing Ministry volunteers in the Fall months as we prepare for our busy winter season. 

Sign up to volunteer on the Center of Hope website HERE.

Center of Hope exists to walk alongside people to promote physical and spiritual health, and ultimately change our community one life at a time. Board members work alongside our Executive Director to govern the Center of Hope as a whole. 3-year commitment. Must be approved by the Center of Hope Board of Directors.

Sign up to volunteer on the Center of Hope website HERE.

Center of Hope sends Newsletters to their supporters every other month. Since they do not hire anyone to stuff their Newsletters, they rely on volunteers to stuff them for them. If you are interested in being a Newsletter stuffer, please reach out to our Executive Director, Adam Hofer, via email at adam@centerofhopesf.org, and he will put you on our volunteer Newsletter list!

Sign up to volunteer on the Center of Hope website HERE.

Restore donated bicycles to meet our standards, create a Christian culture around bicycles, assist and teach guests bicycle repair, and keep the Bike Ministry clean and organized. Flexible schedule. Training is provided.

Sign up to volunteer on their website HERE.

There's a lot of different ways to be involved at the Center of Hope. Whether you're an up front or a behind the scenes type of person, we have ways to put your gifts to use!

Ways to Help          * Front Desk            *  Bike Ministry              * Free Evening Clinic      *  Newsletters                  *  Event Support                     * Clothing Ministry    

to complete application, visit https://www.centerofhopesf.org/support-us

Your act of donating blood through Vitalant can make a significant difference in the lives of hospital patients in your community and beyond. Your help is urgently required at our local donation center to ensure that life-saving blood is readily available for those in need. Regardless of your blood type, we welcome healthy individuals to donate as soon as possible. You can even bring a friend along to join you in this noble cause. Let us come together and make a significant impact on someone's life by donating the gift of life through blood. For more information, email our local Vitalant or call 605-646-2640. Click here to schedule your donation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

GROUPS

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

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

**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 7th and Dec 16th are Tuesday Packing Dates.**  

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

A Special Events Volunteer assists in a variety of activities, which may include: selling tickets, handling concession work, supervision of exhibit areas, leading games/activities, and directing visitors. Expectations are that the volunteer arrives on time and stays for the assigned time. Opportunities may be available during the day or evening.

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

Do you have a group from your church, club, or school that would like to serve with Siouxland Heritage Museums? Our Irene Hall Museum Resource Center is home to thousands of historic artifacts, and we sometimes need help organizing, moving, cleaning, and performing other tasks to help preserve these items for the future. These duties can seem mundane, but many hands make the work much more fun! We welcome groups from middle-school-aged to adults. Opportunities are available on weekdays, between 9am and 4pm. 

Please note: By responding to this event, you are not signing up. The Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to learn more about your group and discuss scheduling possibilities. 

Docents complete a docent training program and provide historical interpretation of the Pettigrew Home to the public through guided tours. Help visitors understand local history in a new and exciting way! Docents should have good communication skills and a willingness to work with all ages. 

Hours are primarily during the day, on weekdays or weekends. Training for new docents is conducted once per year, usually in the spring. All museum volunteers must complete a volunteer application, background check, and orientation/training. To receive an application or more information, click "Respond" and the Volunteer Coordinator will reach out!

Hope Haven International Ministries has sent 150,000 wheelchairs to 109 countries over the last 30 years. When we started sending wheelchairs, we realized that there was a shortage of children's wheelchairs. As a result, we partnered with Dordt University to create a pediatric wheelchair for children with Cerebral Palsy. We now manufacture this wheelchair in Northwest Iowa and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This chair has become very popular among those in developing countries and we need volunteers to come and cut materials needed for wheelchair production. We have the scissors, markers, and Naugahyde needed to complete this task. Please let us know if this is of interest to you, and we would love to talk with you about it! For more information, click Express Interest below, email kteslaa@hopehaven.org or call 605.332.8300.

We are in need of some people who know how to sew or willing to learn how to sew to put together pieces of the Hope Haven Kid Chair. We have everything you need to get started; materials, a sewing machine, etc. and would be willing to train. Please let us know if this is of interest to you, and we would love to talk with you about it! For more information call 605-595-3093.

Hope Haven International has sent 150,000 wheelchairs to 109 countries worldwide to impoverished adults and children. Without a wheelchair, many disabled individuals are confined to their homes; only able to enjoy their communities by being carried around by their family members. Having a wheelchair gives the recipient hope, opportunities they never thought possible and unthinkable joy. When we started sending chairs, we realized that we weren't receiving many wheelchairs for children. As a result, we partnered with Dordt University to create the Hope Haven Kid Chair. This chair has been sent all over the world and is heavily sought after.

Volunteer opportunites would include sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning bathroom and public waiting area. Other duties would include washing windows, cleaning blinds and wiping out refrigerators. Other opportunities would include stocking shelves with food items and marking cans/boxes as needed.

Hope Haven International Ministries has an exciting new volunteer shop in Brookings, SD. At this shop we will be refurbishing wheelchairs to be repurposed and given a new life. This job is trainable and will be very easy to catch on. There is no time commitment for this opportunity, we just ask that you let us know if you plan on coming so that we can ensure someone is available to work with you! Come help make a difference in the lives of others!

You will help fabricate wheelchair parts using drills, saws, and varied machinery. We will train. These wheelchairs will go to children around the world improving quality of life and giving access to possibilities. We box these wheelchair parts and send them overseas to help provide jobs for those with disabilities or related to people with disabilities. Please come and help change lives.

Do you have experience with resumes, job applications, or career coaching? Join us in empowering parents at our family homeless shelter as they take steps toward stability and independence.

We're looking for Employment Helper Volunteers to work one-on-one with parents to:

✅ Build or update resumes ✅ Navigate online job applications ✅ Practice interview skills ✅ Offer encouragement and job-seeking tips

Time Commitment: Flexible hours – weekdays and weekends available

Skills Needed:

Please note

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

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:

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.

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!

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.