Opportunities From: Helpline Center Volunteer Connections

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.

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

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

Help us set up our booth at the Yankton Rodeo on Aug. 22nd, hand out purple ribbons, and help sell raffle tickets.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help deliver these meals and ensure they reach the seniors who rely on this service in the Box Elder area.
Time Commitment: Approximately 1–2 hours, once per month
Schedule: Deliveries take place on the first Tuesday morning of each month. The next delivery is August 4, 2026.
Location: Box Elder area
Deliveries: Up to 10 stops per route

What to expect:
Volunteers will meet with Feeding South Dakota and me at a designated location in Box Elder to pick up the frozen meal boxes and a delivery route sheet.

Volunteers will then:
Safely deliver frozen meals to assigned participants.
Provide a brief, friendly check-in during each delivery.
Obtain a signature from each participant upon delivery.

Requirements:
Valid driver's license
Reliable vehicle for transporting meals

This is a small time commitment that makes a meaningful difference—not only by providing nutritious meals, but also by offering a friendly visit and point of connection for the seniors we serve.

Inter-Lakes Community Action (located in Madison, South Dakota) partnered with Western South Dakota Community Action to expand the 60s Plus Dining Program to western South Dakota, helping fill the gap in areas where Meals on Wheels does not currently provide service. Our mission is to ensure that no senior goes hungry.
Our program provides monthly deliveries of frozen meals to adults age 60 and older living in Bennett, Dewey, Fall River, Meade, Perkins, and parts of Pennington County. Each meal box includes nutritious, fully prepared frozen meals (cooked in Madison and flash-frozen for freshness), along with milk, juice, and bread.

Join us in our Sort Room and Warehouse where you'll play a crucial role in picking and packing food for pantries in Sanford.

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.

A Little Time. A Lasting Impact.
Every young man deserves someone who believes in him. At McCrossan Boys Ranch, mentoring is simply about showing up, building trust, and spending quality time together. Whether you're like a big brother, fun uncle, or loving grandpa, your encouragement can help shape a brighter future.

What Does a Mentor Do?

Getting Started
We partner with Lutheran Social Services (LSS).
1-hour screening
Fingerprinting
Meet with Kristi

Mentor Commitment
Weekly or every other week
Consistency matters more than the amount of time.

ICAP is seeking a small group of on-call volunteers to assist with preparing apartment units for new residents. Our 12-unit apartment complex on South 2nd Avenue houses participants in the Bright Futures, Heartland House, and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP). When a resident moves out, we occasionally need extra helping hands to quickly prepare the unit for the next household.
This volunteer opportunity is not a regular commitment but provides a meaningful way to support individuals and families as they transition into stable housing.

Depending on the needs of the unit, volunteers may assist with:

Interested volunteers will be added to an on-call list and contacted when a project arises.

Brookings Backpack Project has a weekly volunteer opportunity. BBP is seeking a group or several individuals to deliver totes to the area schools on Thursdays.  There are a total of 2 schools needing delivery drivers this year.  It takes about 35-45 minutes (or less) total to pick up the totes, deliver them, and return the empty totes.  It works best with a SUV or pickup.  If needed, we do have access to a box truck.  To volunteer, Express Interest below. If you have questions regarding the opportunity, please e-mail RaeAnn at volunteersbbp@gmail.com

Help your community by driving participants to Life INC Classes that are held every week.  

RISE volunteers help set up the showroom floor, sand and repaint furniture and walk side by side with our participants that are earning furniture for their homes.   

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

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

Without volunteers we would not be able to build homes, communities and hope! 

ReStore Address: 

721 E Amidon Street 

Sioux Falls, SD  57104

Duties will include: 

Staff Onsite: 

         Jeremiah - ReStore Manager 

         Mike- ReStore Assistant Manager 

What to bring: 

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

The mission of the Helpline Center is making lives better by giving support, offering hope and creating connections all day, every day.

The Child Care Helpline is a resource and referral program for families seeking care for their children with child care providers in SD.

Help keep our Childcare database up to date by connecting with providers to verify openings and contact information. 

Role:

Responsibilities:

Make phone calls and emails to providers encouraging them to update their information.

Explain the role of the Helpline Center to new and existing providers

Details:

All materials and instructions provided

Work is detail-oriented 

Must be comfortable with phone interaction 

Qualifications: 

Impact: Your efforts ensure that families can access accurate, reliable childcare information when they need it most.

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, databases, accessed by 211 to help callers across the state find resources. 

Help keep our 211 database up to date by connecting with agenciesto verify resource information. 

Role:

Responsibilities:

Make phone calls to agencies encouraging them to update their information.

Explain the role of the Helpline Center to new and existing agency partners

Details:

All materials and instructions provided

Work is detail-oriented 

Must be comfortable with phone interaction 

Qualifications: 

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

Volunteers are the heart of Neighborhood Soccer. Whether you’re coaching on the field, helping families register, serving lunch, distributing equipment, welcoming participants, or supporting site operations, your time and encouragement can have a lasting impact on a child’s life.

No soccer experience is required for many volunteer roles. What matters most is a willingness to build relationships, create positive experiences, and help children and families feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

By volunteering, you’ll help create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment where kids can grow in confidence, build friendships, and experience a strong sense of belonging.

We serve children in grades 2nd-5th in underserved neighborhoods by offering free soccer instruction, equipment, and a free hot lunch every Saturday, beginning Sept 12 and ending the end of October.

Questions? Contact us today at 605-368-1956 or callie@siouxfallsymca.org

There are many flexible ways to support Neighborhood Soccer. Volunteers can drop in Saturday mornings to help serve lunch and clean up after soccer. Pumping up soccer balls is another flexible option. 

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

Click here to sign up and provide your preferences for a 26-27 class!  

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

Click here to sign up and provide your preferences for a 26-27 class!  

Be Part of the JA BizTown Pilot!

We're excited to launch JA BizTown, a hands-on learning experience where students step into a simulated town to run businesses, manage money, and take on real-world roles. Through this simulation, students connect classroom lessons to everyday life by exploring careers, practicing financial literacy, and learning how communities work together.

If you're passionate about empowering young people with real-world skills we'd love to have you on board!

Sign up today and help us build something amazing together.

For questions, email Jennifer Aman at jennifer.aman@ja.org.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BADA72FA46-61345816-jabiztown#/

Food preparation, hosting and greeting our guests in our dining room , serving meals, possibly cooking, catering if interested, farming and gardening if interested,

Volunteers: 14+ may volunteer. A commitment of at least one shift a week for at least a month is preferred.

Hours are Tuesday-Friday 11am-1:30 pm and Saturday 8:30am-11:30 am

324 St. Joseph Street 605-718-5020 Rhonda is the contact person

rhonda@forkrealcafe.org

Volunteers are needed for:

Cooking, a weekly volunteer to prepare meals

Hosting in our dining room to greet guests and serve food.

Catering

Farming and gardening

We adhere to the concept modeled after 'One World Everybody Eats', an organization which has a network of over 60 cafes operating throughout the United States.

Location Details
507 Main Street, Rapid City, SD, USA

Street parking
Indoors
Point of Contact
Rhonda
605-718-5020
rhonda@forkrealcafe.org

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

Drivers needed 3 nights per week (number of times per week flexible for volunteers) to transport residents to Court Ordered After Care, 6:00 pm and back to Passages at 9:00 pm. (Volunteers do not need to wait during aftercare.)

Other volunteer opportunities will be explained by Volunteer Coordinator (contact information below).

Location Details
125 Denver Street, Rapid City, SD, USA

Passages operates in a residential property with capacity for 15 women. Residents are rebuilding their lives and need donations, including:

gently used or new clothing and shoes, full size shampoo & conditioner, soap, pads, Tampax, toilet paper, 13 gal. garbage bags, shelf stable food items.

Volunteer training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the wonderful service provided at Passages and opportunities to help and serve.
Wheelchair accessible
Indoors
Point of Contact
Roxanne Andre
605-858-1060
roxanne@passagesliving.com

Passages operates in a residential property with capacity for 15 women. Residents are rebuilding their lives and need donations, including:

gently used or new clothing and shoes, full size shampoo & conditioner, soap, pads, Tampax, toilet paper, 13 gal. garbage bags, shelf stable food items.

Volunteer training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the wonderful service provided at Passages and opportunities to help and serve.

Primary volunteer opportunities are:

1. Manage front desk / entrance, to answer phone calls, greet visitors from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Monday through Friday (hours are flexible for volunteers).

You can't adopt, but have the time & space to help....  The Humane Society of the Black Hills can use your help! By fostering a pet, you allow for more space  to help more animals in need. 

Foster Home Requirements
You must be at least 18 years of age or older
If you do not own your own home, you must bring in a letter showing landlord approval
Complete and submit the Foster Application form to the Humane Society front office or email to hsbhfostering@gmail.com You may also fill out the form and submit below. You will still need to send an email. To learn more about becoming a foster parent, please send an email to hsbhfostering@gmail.com or call (605) 391-3254.

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

Volunteers at the Humane Society of the Black Hills are key to helping us meet our mission of Serving Animals, Serving Community. Volunteers are vital to the success of the humane society and contribute thousands of hours each year to help ensure the animals here are socialized, happy, and healthy while they wait to be adopted.

Adopt a Pet
While our volunteers come from different backgrounds,
they all have three things in common…

Compassion for the animals in our community
Commitment to work together to create a brighter future for the animals
Consistency and reliability in helping us care for the animals and operate our programs
Some of the areas in which our volunteers provide much-needed help include the following:
*Dog Walking

*Cat Socializing

*Dishes

*Laundry

*Outreach Efforts

*Donor Engagement

As we get a bit busier with September's 988 Day, Suicide Prevention Month, 9/11's Day of Service, etc, help to distribute Helpline Center information would be welcomed. 988 Yard Signs are a popular item this time of year, in addition to our Helping Hand Resource Guides & other information to help people connect to services they may need. Contact Brad in the Rapid City office with any questions or interest. 605-274-1429 brad.keizer@helplinecenter.org 

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

Without volunteers we would not be able to build homes, communities, and hope! On average it takes 450 volunteers to build a Habitat home in our community!

Home Construction Address: 

3215 N Americus Circle 

Sioux Falls, SD  57104

Duties will include: ICF foundations 

Shift times: 8:30am - 11:30am and 12pm -2:30pm 

              Coffee Break at 10am 

Task and Location are subject to change - the world of construction has be flexible with weather, subcontractors, and volunteers 

          A Safety talk going over the task and any safety gear needed will start at 8:30am and another one will begin at 12pm.

Construction Staff Onsite:

             Dustin - Construction Manager

             Jolynn - Construction Foreman

              Tony   - Construction Foreman 

What to Bring:

Please watch this fun, short video for more information about our Construction sites!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3wUvEtgZc

With Habitat's help, our homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. 

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

Without volunteers we would not be able to build homes, communities, and hope! On average it takes 450 volunteers to build a Habitat home in our community!

Home Construction Address: 

3215 N Americus Circle 

Sioux Falls, SD  57104

Duties will include: ICF foundations 

Shift times: 8:30am - 11:30am and 12pm -2:30pm 

              Coffee Break at 10am 

Task and Location are subject to change - the world of construction has be flexible with weather, subcontractors, and volunteers 

          A Safety talk going over the task and any safety gear needed will start at 8:30am and another one will begin at 12pm.

Construction Staff Onsite:

             Dustin - Construction Manager

             Jolynn - Construction Foreman

              Tony   - Construction Foreman 

What to Bring:

Please watch this fun, short video for more information about our Construction sites!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3wUvEtgZc

With Habitat's help, our homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. 

Every day, students and visitors to Southeast Technical College appreciate a friendly, helpful person willing to help them find their way.  As a Front Desk Volunteer, you'll be an important part of creating a welcoming first impression, connecting people to the information, services, and support they need.

What You'll Do

For many visitors, you may be the first person they meet at Southeast Tech. Whether it's a prospective student visiting campus for the first time or a community member attending an event, you'll help ensure they feel welcome from the moment they arrive.

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.

Prior to the move: ​

Minimal Time Commitment  

Every move is a little different but since March of 2008, when we started doing moves, we have developed a predictable and repeatable process:

Substitute volunteers are under no minimum hour obligation, they are added to a group message program in which we send out times that we need someone to 'fill in' if they can.

Volunteers walk alongside the horses while the participants ride during their lessons and offers support to the rider from the ground. Sidewalkers must be at least 14 years old, experience with horses is not necessary. The sidewalker helps the rider with grooming and tacking, and may be asked to help with mounting. During the lesson, they help the riders understand the tasks they are doing and offer encouragement, stimulation and support.

Volunteers lead the horses while the participants ride during their lessons. Leaders must be at least 14 years old and have knowledge and experience with horses. The leader may be asked to halter the horses, lead and tie, help tacking and pick out the horses' feet. During the lesson, they maintain control of the horse to help with the rider's lesson and ensure their safety.

Fun & Friends is inviting their families of ALL ages to their 2nd Annual All Family Picnic! This is a casual community event: families are encouraged to bring some lawn chairs or picnic blankets and just come out to enjoy the day! We'll have snacks, activities, and LOTS of space for families to gather, connect, and have some fun.

With the help of volunteers like you, we'll be offering: Tie-dying Fun & Friends shirts to take home! Bubbles and sidewalk chalk, Balloon art, Music to dance to, Face painting, Snack and drinks, Sensory tables & toys, and more to be announced!

A group would be welcome to volunteer--especially for the tie-dying. Teens are welcome to volunteer at this event

Open Air Shelter @ Falls Park (where the Farmer's Market is held)

NEW DATE: Sunday, September 13th

Volunteer hours: 1pm-5pm

If you're interested in volunteering, please fill out this quick form here (NEW FORM): https://13mx09ez3ge.typeform.com/to/DLAIWSRK

The Furniture Mission is a faith-based organization providing gently used furniture to those in need free of charge. We also pick-up donations of furniture. We are seeking a warehouse volunteer who is comfortable loading furniture for families onsite. When an appointment arrives, they pick out their needed items and we load their trucks. Volunteers will be trained on moving furniture and use of equipment dollies for easier transporting. A comfortable home provides dignity, security and a better environment in which to raise a family. With your help, we can truly improve the quality of life for many in our wonderful community.  For more information, please contact 605-977-6800.

Health Connect is a small organization that relies on wonderful people like you to give their time. Please contact us for opportunities in the office or out in the community. Call  605-371-1000 at least a day in advance to schedule a shift.

Friends of the Big Sioux River host clean up events throughout the year. This is an opportunity to be directly involved in cleaning up the banks of our local streams and rivers. If your are interested in donating time to help clean up a stretch of a waterway, FBSR would love to have you join! Find our list of upcoming events at https://www.friendsofthebigsiouxriver.org/events 

Owen's Outfitters is a new medical equipment lending library based in Sioux Falls, SD. We're looking for regular volunteers who can spare 1-2 hours a week to help manage donated durable medical equipment intake. Volunteers will help us sort out donations, clean and repair items as needed, prepare items for display and storage, and assist staff with equipment database management. The position may require some lifting and rotating actions, but accommodations will happily be provided. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who likes working with their hands, and full training will be provided. To volunteer, you can go ahead and Express Interest below.
For more information, please visit our website or call 605-215-0884.

Helping maintain the exterior of the building. Pulling weeds, picking up branches, filling bird feeder, watering flowers, various other landscaping tasks. This is a bi-weekly task.

Program for assisting clients while in shelter with babysitting, cooking, cleaning, life skills, etc. Will need to pass a background check and sign confidentiality. Monthly opportunity.

Are you passionate about community advocacy and education? Waypost is seeking an Awareness Planner to help us plan and run campaigns around key awareness months and special events. In this opportunity, you’ll help craft messaging, coordinate event details, and build community involvement to amplify our mission and reach those in need.

Look to cook? Make a casserole and freeze it in portions that can be distributed to our clients. Add the 1-2 page recipe to our client cookbook. Monthly opportunity.

Plumbing assistance as needed for our facility.

Helping with vehicle repairs as needed

Help Waypost bring vital resources directly to the community! We are seeking reliable Tabling & Community Advocates to represent us at local events, fairs, and outreach sites. You’ll play a hands-on role in setting up tabling displays, sharing educational materials with eventgoers, and spreading awareness about our mission.

What You'll Do:

Help transport and set up event materials (table, banner, brochures, and giveaways).

Act as a friendly point of contact for the public to learn more about Waypost.

Share advocacy information and connect community members with local support.

Helping come up with ideas and create our Yankton Riverboat Days float.

Our Family Connections rooms need an updated paint coat. We will be painting two entry ways, the bathroom, and two offices. This will be 14 years+. Shifts vary depending on your availability and family connections schedule. 

Requirements:

We ask that volunteers complete front desk training to review the phone system and commonly asked questions prior to their first volunteer shift.  Please email info@feedingsouthdakota.org to set-up a date/time for Sioux Falls Front Desk Training.  Thank you!

Key Responsibilities:

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

Assist the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center with operations at the NFAA Outdoor National Field Championships & IFAA World Field Championships 2026. With many duties and time slots to cover, you are sure to find a volunteer opportunity you enjoy and fits in your schedule. No archery experience required!

Follow the link below to sign up to volunteer TODAY!

https://app.unison.io/schedules/1m4lLlp46N5t6ICOpAIgLC

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

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

Hours for the Visitor Center are weekdays from 10am-4pm. Volunteers shifts can be from 1-4 hours, at your convenience. 

Hunger Action Month • September 2026

Volunteer-A-Thon

Delivering Through the Decades

For decades, volunteers have helped deliver hope across South Dakota. This September, we’re celebrating the people who make our mission possible — and we want you to be part of it.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND

PICK YOUR DECADE. PICK YOUR SHIFT. DELIVER HOPE.

Join us for any shift — or all of them! Each two-hour shift features a different decade of music to keep the energy going all day long. (If the shift is full, please join the waitlist!)

7:00 – 9:00 AM  •  The 70’s

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM  •  The 80’s (SHIFT IS FULL)

1:00 – 3:00 PM  •  The 80’s

4:00 – 6:00 PM  •  The 90’s

7:00 – 9:00 PM  •  The 00’s

  Limited-edition Volunteer-A-Thon t-shirt available for purchase — wear your shirt and celebrate with fellow volunteers

  Complimentary snacks and beverages provided during your shift

  Optional behind-the-scenes tours of Feeding South Dakota

  Individuals, families, friends, and groups are all welcome

Your Shift

Tasks may vary but they’re all about putting food on the table! Shifts last 2 hours and include time for complimentary snacks, tours, and mingling. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to check in.

What to Wear

Dress in comfortable layers. Fully enclosed, closed-heel shoes are required. No Crocs or sandals permitted. If you purchased a Delivering Through the Decades t-shirt, we encourage you to wear it while volunteering.

Age Requirements

All volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 need a parent or guardian to participate.

Accommodations

All abilities are welcome! If you need accommodations, reach out to us at volunteer@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Need to Cancel?

Just call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Join us this Hunger Action Month and help us continue Delivering Through the Decades — because for decades, volunteers have been the heartbeat of our mission.

Hunger Action Month • September 2026

Volunteer-A-Thon

Delivering Through the Decades

For decades, volunteers have helped deliver hope across South Dakota. This September, we’re celebrating the people who make our mission possible — and we want you to be part of it.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH

PICK YOUR DECADE. PICK YOUR SHIFT. DELIVER HOPE.

Join us for any shift — or all of them! Each two-hour shift features a different decade of music to keep the energy going all day long. (If the shift is full, please join the waitlist!)

5:00 – 7:00 AM  •  The 70’s

8:00 – 10:00 AM  •  The 70’s (SHIFT IS FULL)

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM  •  The 80’s (SHIFT IS FULL)

2:00 – 4:00 PM  •  The 80’s (SHIFT IS FULL)

5:00 – 7:00 PM  •  The 90’s (SHIFT IS FULL)

8:00 – 10:00 PM  •  The 00’s

  Limited-edition Volunteer-A-Thon t-shirt available for purchase — wear your shirt and celebrate with fellow volunteers

  Complimentary snacks and beverages provided during your shift

  Optional behind-the-scenes tours of Feeding South Dakota

  Individuals, families, friends, and groups are all welcome

Your Shift

Tasks may vary but they’re all about putting food on the table! Shifts last 2 hours and include time for complimentary snacks, tours, and mingling. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to check in.

What to Wear

Dress in comfortable layers. Fully enclosed, closed-heel shoes are required. No Crocs or sandals permitted. If you purchased a Delivering Through the Decades t-shirt, we encourage you to wear it while volunteering.

Age Requirements

All volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 need a parent or guardian to participate.

Accommodations

All abilities are welcome! If you need accommodations, reach out to us at volunteer@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Need to Cancel?

Just call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Join us this Hunger Action Month and help us continue Delivering Through the Decades — because for decades, volunteers have been the heartbeat of our mission.

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

Without volunteers we would not be able to build homes, communities, and hope! On average it takes 450 volunteers to build a Habitat home in our community!

Home Construction Address: Millard Acres Development 

3215 N Americus Circle, Sioux Falls, SD  57104 

Duties will include:  Stacking ICF walls and bracing them 

Shift times: 8:30am - 11:30am and 12pm -4pm 

Task and Location are subject to change - the world of construction has be flexible with weather, subcontractors, and volunteers 

          A Safety talk going over the task and any safety gear needed will start at 8:30am and another one will begin at 12pm.

Construction Staff Onsite:

             Dustin - Construction Manager

             Jolynn - Construction Foreman

              Tony   - Construction Foreman 

What to Bring:

Please watch this fun, short video for more information about our Construction sites!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3wUvEtgZc

A safe, affordable home improves the health, educational outcomes and financial stability of a family for generations to come. Thank you for building alongside future Habitat homebuyers! 

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

Without volunteers we would not be able to build homes, communities, and hope! On average it takes 450 volunteers to build a Habitat home in our community!

Home Construction Address: 

3215 N Americus Circle 

Sioux Falls, SD  57104

Duties will include: ICF foundations 

Shift times: 8:30am - 11:30am and 12pm -2:30pm 

              Coffee Break at 10am 

Task and Location are subject to change - the world of construction has be flexible with weather, subcontractors, and volunteers 

          A Safety talk going over the task and any safety gear needed will start at 8:30am and another one will begin at 12pm.

Construction Staff Onsite:

             Dustin - Construction Manager

             Jolynn - Construction Foreman

              Tony   - Construction Foreman 

What to Bring:

Please watch this fun, short video for more information about our Construction sites!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3wUvEtgZc

With Habitat's help, our homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. 

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

Without volunteers we would not be able to build homes, communities, and hope! On average it takes 450 volunteers to build a Habitat home in our community!

Home Construction Address: 

3215 N Americus Circle 

Sioux Falls, SD  57104

Duties will include: ICF foundations 

Shift times: 8:30am - 11:30am and 12pm -2:30pm 

              Coffee Break at 10am 

Task and Location are subject to change - the world of construction has be flexible with weather, subcontractors, and volunteers 

          A Safety talk going over the task and any safety gear needed will start at 8:30am and another one will begin at 12pm.

Construction Staff Onsite:

             Dustin - Construction Manager

             Jolynn - Construction Foreman

              Tony   - Construction Foreman 

What to Bring:

Please watch this fun, short video for more information about our Construction sites!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3wUvEtgZc

With Habitat's help, our homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. 

Thank you for being a part of our mission! 

Without volunteers we would not be able to build homes, communities, and hope! On average it takes 450 volunteers to build a Habitat home in our community!

Home Construction Address: Millard Acres Development 

3215 N Americus Circle, Sioux Falls, SD  57104 

Duties will include:  Stacking ICF walls and bracing them 

Shift times: 8:30am - 11:30am and 12pm -3pm 

Task and Location are subject to change - the world of construction has be flexible with weather, subcontractors, and volunteers 

          A Safety talk going over the task and any safety gear needed will start at 8:30am and another one will begin at 12pm.

Construction Staff Onsite:

             Dustin - Construction Manager

             Jolynn - Construction Foreman

              Tony   - Construction Foreman 

What to Bring:

Please watch this fun, short video for more information about our Construction sites!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3wUvEtgZc

A safe, affordable home improves the health, educational outcomes and financial stability of a family for generations to come. Thank you for building alongside future Habitat homebuyers! 

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.

Go through everything in the closet. Open games and ensure all pieces are present. Test markers and pens. Throw away super small or broken crayons. Sharpen pencils. Edit down coloring books. Toss any random things that don't belong anywhere.

Go through WFC toys and throw away broken toys, make sure everything has its pieces and all pieces are together in the same room.

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: First United Methodist 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

Location: Sanford Business Center

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.

Join us for an EPIC day of games, sports, competition and camaraderie for all of our summer CLC students. With over a thousand kids attending, we need lots of volunteers to make this day run smoothly! Thanks for joining the fun!

Tuesday, August 18th at the Sanford Pentagon and Sports Complex.
2210 W Pentagon Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Please use this Sign Up Genius to register; do not indicate interest on helpline center alone.

Volunteers can choose a 'station' to help facilitate the games and manage the supplies in one specific space. All game supplies and instructions will be provided. Groups of 50-100 students will travel with their CLC leaders through the station in rotations. Volunteers will never be alone with students or in charge of student behavior.

Volunteers should anticipate standing/moving for the entire 3 hour service time.

Please bring a water bottle, and if you sign up for an outside job, remember the sunscreen! Check in at the entrance of the FIELDHOUSE to receive your instructions. (East side, with parking lot)

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.