Opportunities From: Helpline Center Volunteer Connections

Music Sing-a-longs, and Musicians Wanted

LifeScape’s Mission is Empowering people to live their best life.  Music is very empowering and we invite you to share your musical talents at LifeScape!  No experience or musical expertise required, all voices are beautiful!  Let’s sing together! 

Bring a small (2-3 people) or large group (3-15people) of friends to LifeScape to create a time of music and memories by singing holiday favorites and everyday favorites. We welcome acapella voices and/or musical accompaniment (bells, recordings, speakers, guitars, etc) as you share the classical kid, karoke fun songs, and/or religious songs.

Monday through Friday:  10-11:30am, 1-2:30pm, 5:30-7:30pm

If interested in sharing musical talents, caroling, or just want to have a sing-a-long, please contact Becky to discuss options and set a date.

email VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org;  or call 605-444-9621.

Thank you for sharing you’re your love of music with children and adults supported by LifeScape.

Create & Deliver Easter Baskets to Children and Adults Supported by LifeScape!

Help children and adults with disabilities to celebrate the important time of Easter by creating Easter baskets.  Many children and adults will not have the opportunity to spend time with family during Easter.  Your creative touch and gift will help people at LifeScape feel the love during the Easter time.

Easter baskets can be made from any ‘container,’ big or small.  Containers could be a plastic cup, a basket, a Tupperware container, a box, a paper folded to hold items, egg carton, small cloth bag, clay pot, etc.  Decorate the containers as you choose.

A variety of item ideas to fill Easter basket are listed below. Be sure to write an Easter Note from you to your LifeScape Friend.  Pick a theme or two below and have fun creating an unique basket knowing you are sharing your kindness during the special Easter time! 

If you have any questions, please reach out to VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org or by phone at: 605-444-9608    Thank you for your gift of love during Easter.

LifeScape welcomes 1-100 Easter Baskets.

Basket Delivery Dates:  March 31/ April 1, 2026

Delivery Location:  LifeScape Children’s Building:  2501 W 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Deliver times:  Mon- Friday 7:30am-7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-2:45pm.  Please leave with the Receptionist.   LifeScape will help get these beautiful Easter Baskets to those in need.

Choose to create a basket for a child or an adult and let your creativity run wild.

Food ideas of Items to include in a basket: 

·         An Easter note from you to LifeScape Friend.

·         Candy (chocolate, gummies, chewy types) 

·         Pudding cups and individually wrapped soft edible items (no nuts or hard items) such as little Debbies items

·         Rice Krispies Treats, Fruit Snacks, Cheese PUFFS

·         Jello cups for folks who are Lactose intolerant

·         Juice box drink or small cans of pop

·         Book, stickers, puzzle, musical CD, DVD (gently used is welcomed)

·         Easter Color books and Markers

·         Rub on tattoos

·         Stickers

·         Art craft

·         Silly Easter themed headbands

·         Easter Decoration

For children and adults who are unable to eat orally, we encourage items such as:

·         An Easter note from you to LifeScape Friend.

·         Musical, plastic toy

·         Handheld characters: Elmo, Sesame street, or any

·         Scented Markers

·         Stickers

·         Rub on tattoos

·         Silly easter themed headbands

·         Hand held size squishy balls, spikey balls,

·         Small hot wheels toys or plastic toy that can be washed

·         Youth Craft kit

·         Children’s HARD BOARD books

·         Bathtub toys, bubble bath, lotions, body sprays

·         Musical CD

·         Tonie box storybook characters

·         Clay pot & seeds to plant

·         Easter color book

·         Bubbles

·         Nail polish

·         Easter Decoration

Setup/Decoration Date:  Saturday, April 25, 2026

Setup/Decoration Time:  12pm -3pm  

Location:  LifeScape Western Ave Agency:  4100 S. Western Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57105  

If interested in helping to decorate please reach out for further instruction, to VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org, 605-444-9621, prior to April 11, 2026. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at LifeScape and making a positive impact in the lives of students and their PROM experience!

Seeking individuals, small groups or larger groups to help with the following:

·        1-7 Volunteers:  Come to dance to inspire Students supported by LifeScape.  Come to dance with students to create a fun atmosphere.

·       1-3 Volunteers:  Snack Table Volunteers;  Set up snacks, keep the snack stations stocked and tidy while enjoying the fun PROM with fun friends!

LifeScape PROM Date:  Saturday, April 25, 2026

Prom Time:  3pm  - 5pm

Location:  LifeScape Western Ave Agency:  4100 S. Western Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57105  

If interested in helping to decorate please reach out for further instruction, to VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org, 605-444-9621, prior to April 17, 2026. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at LifeScape and making a positive impact in the lives of students and their PROM experience!

Easter Egg HUNT and Learning Stations –Seeking Volunteer Mentors Who Enjoy Helping and Having Fun!

Seeking individual volunteers and small volunteer groups to assist with facilitating an indoor, Easter Egg Hunt and learning stations for students with disabilities supported by LifeScape to create a inclusive holiday event.

Date: April 1, 2026 (Wednesday)

Time:  5:30pm -  7:45pm

Volunteer Roles & Tasks

·         Setup Team (4:00 PM – 5:30 PM): Help prepare the indoor area for the hunt. Early arrivals (2–3 people) are especially welcome [User Prompt].

·         Buddy Mentors (15 needed): Pair up with a LifeScape student to help them find specific colored eggs, practice counting to 20, and redeem eggs for prizes [User Prompt].

·         Egg Redistributors: Reset the hunt area three different times for different groups of participants 

·         Station Facilitators (2–3 per station): Run easy, Easter-themed learning stations focused on teamwork, thinking, and fun

LifeScape Location:  2501 W. 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD

Illness policy:  All volunteers will be healthy while volunteer.  No symptoms/free from illness 3 days prior with no fever reducing medications.  We support children with complex medical needs – a minimal symptom for you could be devastating to children at LifeScape.

If interested or have questions about this opportunity, please contact VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org or 605-444-9621.

Thank you for helping us to create life-long fun holiday memories.

Thank you for wanting to be a mentor and make a difference in the lives of others.

Do you enjoy crocheting at home?  

Want to create crocheted Ponchos to help keep people warm?

LifeScape supports many people with limited physical movement.  Ponchos provide a over-the-head, easy to wear, warm layer all year long.  We are seeking and welcoming crocheted ponchos for male and female adults.

Crocheted Ponchos should have no holes or very small holes, thicker/heavy yarn, medium sized neck hole, and longer styles.  Otherwise the rest of the pattern, colors, adornments are up to your interpretations and creativity.   Have fun being creative knowing your hobby and talent is keeping others warm, all year long.

If you are have questions or are interested in creating adult male or female colored ponchos, from home, please reach out.  We'd love to visit about the next steps.  Please inquire at VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org.

Thank you for sharing your hobby, time and talent with LifeScape.  Excited to see your creativity in action!

Sewing Volunteers Needed

Do you enjoy volunteering at your own home, on your own time?

Do you have a sewing machine and can help with sewing projects?

Do you want to use your ‘Sewing Super Powers’ to help ensure children and adults with disabilities have the fabric ‘tools’ to be successful everyday?

No need to be a master seamstress but an interest in helping and following pattern instructions to create needed, daily items.

LifeScape will have the sewing instructions and all the supplies, we just need your sewing skills to create and adapt to specific needs.

LifeScape has a variety of sewing needs such as (in order of need)

1.      Lunchtime t-shirt protectors (towels sewn under a t-shirt front). It’s easy!

2.      Ponchos for warmth and weather protector (child and adult sizes)

3.      Fabric covers for wheelchair lap trays

4.      Absorbent, long toddler bibs with snaps

5.      Medical adaptations of undershirts

6.      Pillow cases of all sizes (for repositioning)

7.      Patching seams and fixing hems

8.      Sewing on LifeScape Girl Scout Troop badges to vests/sashes

9.      Adapt sheets to fit crib sheet sizes

10.    Alter Prom Dress straps

11.    And more as needs arise.

To express interest in sewing, please reach out to VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org

We can’t wait to meet you!

Baking Desserts Buddies Welcomed (bake and donate)

LifeScape’s Mission:  “Empowering people to live their best lives.”

Do you enjoy baking desserts and treats but don’t want to eat them all? 

Do you want to bake and donate sharing your delicious creations with adults supported by LifeScape?   “Baking is done out of love, to share with family and friends, to see them smile.” 

LifeScape supports adults in 39+ residential locations.  A dessert made with love is exactly what lifts spirits and inspires people!

Whip up your favorite dessert recipe or try a new recipe and then schedule to drop it off at an assigned LifeScape Home. 

All dessert recipes are welcomed, no concerns about allergies.

If you enjoy baking with allergy awareness, we would have opportunities to bake for gluten free, peanut free, and/or dairy free as well.   

This bake desserts and donate can be an on-going cooking opportunity or a one-time opportunity.

Or if you would like to come to a LifeScape home and teach a few people to bake your dessert recipe to pass along a family tradition?  We would love to invite you to our house to do some baking together!  We could welcome individual volunteers and/or 2-3 volunteers in our home to bake with us!

If you are interested in baking and donating, please reach out to VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org for all details and to be assigned a LifeScape residential home near your home.

Baking is not just a skill- it’s love, carefully folded into batter, layered with patience, and frosted with care. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to share your passions and hobbies with others.  You make the world a better place by sharing your talents!

LifeScape

Casseroles and Cooking Friends Welcomed (cooking and sharing)

LifeScape’s Mission:  “Empowering people to live their best lives.”

Do you enjoy cooking and want to share your delicious creations with adults supported by LifeScape?   “The secret ingredient in cooking, is always Love.”  LifeScape supports adults in 39+ residential locations.  A homemade meal made with love is exactly what lifts spirits and inspires people!

Whip up your favorite recipe, side dish, dessert, or try a new recipe and then schedule to drop it off at an assigned LifeScape Home.   All mealtime recipes welcomed such as casseroles, one dish meals, tacos, family traditions, soups, chilis, pastas, vegetables, fruit dishes, and more.  This can be an on-going cooking opportunity or a one-time opportunity.

Or if you would like to come to LifeScape home and teach a few people to cook your recipe?  We would love to invite you to our house to do some cooking together!  We welcome individual volunteers and/or 2-3 volunteers in our home to cook with us!

If you are interested in cooking and donating, please reach out to VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org for all details and to be assigned a LifeScape residential home near your home.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to share your passions and hobbies with others.  You make the world a better place by sharing your talents!

LifeScape

Sign Language Communication Companion

LifeScape’s Mission is to empowering people to live their best life. 

Would you enjoy the opportunity to help with members of the Deaf community in a welcoming, supportive environment or maybe the opportunity to greatly improve receptive and expressive skills in ASL? LifeScape is in search of Sign Language/spoken English friends to assist in the communication between hearing individuals and the Deaf or hard-of-hearing.  Spend time together in leisure activities at person’s home or meet out in the community for fun opportunities. Days and times can vary according to everyone’s schedules.  Typically spending 1.5 -2.5hrs per time together.

Qualifications:

 1. Be compassionate, friendly, caring, patient, and dependable

 2.  Awareness of Deaf culture and ability to communicate with adults who use American Sign              Language in a variety of signing levels and styles.

 3. Good organization and time management skills.

4.  Dedication to dates established to get together.

5.  Willingness to try various leisure activities of interest to person supported by LifeScape.

The purpose of inviting volunteers to assist people in:

Questions:  please reach out to VolunteerServices@LifeScapeSD.org.

 LifeScape is committed to empowering people to live their best lives through personal connections, active community engagement, and fun.  . 

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!