Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers

At Volunteers of America, Dakotas we strive to touch the minds, bodies and spirits of those we serve. In so doing, we find that we benefit as well. Our volunteers partner with our staff, bringing comfort and support to our most vulnerable populations. In the Dakotas, we offer a variety of opportunities to address our communities’ specific needs.

Please join us in our mission of service.

Foster Grandparent Volunteer
Location:	Multiple Locations
Date/Time Commitment:	At least 15 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Foster Grandparents are individuals, age 60 and over, who thrive on direct interaction with children and believe they can make a differences in their lives. Income-eligible Foster Grandparents receive a modest stipend to help offset the costs of volunteering.
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Childcare Volunteer
Location:	Multiple Locations
Date/Time Commitment:	Flexible, but should be able to volunteer for at least one hour at a time. Volunteer hours are between 5:30 am and 6:00 pm.
Providing quality care and supervision for infants and children attending our childcare programs.
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Fundraising Volunteer
Location:	Bollinger Center at 1309 W. 51st St.
Date/Time Commitment:	Service hours vary according to projects.
If you have experience with Fundraising, Special Events, or Grant Writing that you would like to share, we would love to hear from you!
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Group Care Volunteer
Location:	908 N. West Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Date/Time Commitment:	The Group Care Program utilizes volunteers between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and between 1:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The main emphasis as a volunteer is to be a role model. Volunteers have the opportunity to impact the lives of the youth of our community!
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Marketing Volunteer/Intern
Location:	Bollinger Center at 1309 W. 51st St, Sioux Falls, SD
Date/Time Commitment:	Service hours vary according to events and projects.
The volunteer will be responsible for serving the organization by assisting in marketing efforts.
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

New Start Volunteer / Mentor
Location:	826 W. 2nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Date/Time Commitment:	Flexible, but should be able to volunteer for at least one hour at a time.
The main emphasis as a volunteer or mentor is to be a role model. Volunteers have the opportunity to impact the lives of young women in our community!
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Development Volunteer
Location:	Bollinger Center at 1309 W 51st Street
Date/Time Commitment:	Offices are open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
The volunteer will be responsible for serving the development department with daily or special projects.
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Residential Youth Treatment Volunteer
Location:	1401 W. 51st Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Date/Time Commitment:	The Residential Treatment Program utilizes volunteers between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Monday – Friday and between 1:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Be a role model! Volunteers have the opportunity to invest in the lives of young people!
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Independent Living Preparation Program Volunteer
Location:	217 S. Spring, Sioux Falls, SD
Date/Time Commitment:	Service hours vary according to placement.
Be a role model! Volunteers have the opportunity to invest in the lives of young people learning to live independently.
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Thrift Store Sales Volunteer
Location:	217 N. Nesmith, Sioux Falls, SD
Date/Time Commitment:	The Thrift Store utilizes volunteers between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday – Friday and on Saturdays, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
The volunteer will be responsible for providing assistance at the Thrift Store.
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Operations Volunteer
Location:	Multiple Locations
Date/Time Commitment:	Service hours vary according to projects.
The volunteer will be serving the organization by assisting with grounds, building or vehicle maintenance projects at various agency sites.
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Bowden Youth Center Volunteer
Location:	430 W. 11th St., Sioux Falls, SD
Date/Time Commitment:	The Bowden Youth Center is open 3:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Tuesday –Saturday.
Volunteers have a great opportunity to invest in the lives of the youth of our community!
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Prevention Resource Center Volunteer
Location:	Bollinger Center at 1309 W. 51st St.
Date/Time Commitment:	The Prevention Resource Center utilizes volunteers Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The volunteer will be serving the organization by assisting with the prevention and education effort.
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Street Outreach/Peer Outreach Volunteer
Location:	Bowden Youth Center at 430 W. 11th St., Sioux Falls, SD
Date/Time Commitment:	The Street Outreach/Peer Outreach team is out in the community on Monday- Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Fridays from 6:00 pm-10:30 pm
The main emphasis as a volunteer is to be a role model. Youth volunteers have the opportunity to invest in the lives of their peers!
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Talk It Out Teenline Volunteer
Location:	Bowden Youth Center at 430 W. 11th St., Sioux Falls, SD
Date/Time Commitment:	The Talk It Out Teenline is open Tuesday-Friday from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Youth volunteers have the opportunity to invest in the lives of their peers!
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

West Oak Volunteer
Location:	Multiple Locations
Date/Time Commitment:	Service hours vary according to placement.
Volunteers have the opportunity to invest in the lives of young men in our community!
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Youth Link Volunteer
Location:	Multiple locations
Date/Time Commitment:	Youth Link serves students Monday – Friday, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Volunteers have the opportunity to invest in the lives of the youth in our community!
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Education Volunteer
Location:	908 N. West Ave., Sioux Falls, SD
Date/Time Commitment:	The Education Program utilizes volunteers Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Volunteers have the opportunity to model the importance of education to participants in Education programs.
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Thrift Store Pickup Volunteer
Location:	217 N. Nesmith, Sioux Falls, SD
Date/Time Commitment:	Hours: Monday –Friday from 9:00 am-500 pm
The volunteer will be responsible for providing assistance picking up merchandise for the Thrift Store.
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Thrift Store On-line Volunteer
Location:	217 N. Nesmith, Sioux Falls, SD
Date/Time Commitment:	Hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Assisting with daily sales of merchandise on-line through our various accounts.
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Volunteers of America Read
Location:	Multiple Locations
Date/Time Commitment:	Service hours vary according to site.
Volunteers have the opportunity to model the importance of reading to participants in the Book Buddies program.
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

AmeriCorps VISTA Member
Location:	Sioux Falls, SD; Rapid City, SD; Aberdeen, SD; Bismarck, ND
Date/Time Commitment:	Commitment of 1 year of service, 40 hours per week
AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) provides full-time members to nonprofit, faith-based and other community organizations, and public agencies to create and expand programs that ultimately bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty.
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

Special Events Committee Volunteer
Location:	Multiple Locations
Date/Time Commitment:	Service hours vary according to projects.
Assisting in the planning, implementation and evaluation of special events.
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt

West Farm Volunteer
Location:	Multiple Locations
Date/Time Commitment:	Service hours vary according to placement.
Volunteers have the opportunity to invest in the lives of young men in our community!
Contact:	Pastor Al Peratt