Volunteer with Sioux Empire United Way

Join Volunteer United virtually to review scholarships for the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation throughout the month of May!

These scholarship funds open doors to life-changing opportunities for local students to pursue higher education. In 2023, SFACF disbursed over $500,000 in scholarships, empowering students statewide to continue their academic endeavors, including two-year, four-year, and graduate degree programs.

This selfled volunteer event is the perfect opportunity to reward deserving individuals in our community! Volunteers can expect login credentials to review applications after the Volunteer Orientation and Appreciation Event at R Wine Bar in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, April 23rd, from 4:30-6:00PM.  

Volunteers are not required to attend the orientation, but must pre-register in order to receive a link to RSVP. You can expect further details after applications close on May 1st. 

Join Volunteer United & Meals on Wheels at Active Generations to help package meals for local individuals that are unable to prepare healthy, consistent meals in their homes for medical or social reasons.

Volunteers will serve on a packing line that is very similar to a school cafeteria packing system. Items are scooped into trays and stamped. On average, volunteers pack approximately 580 meals. These meals are then delivered by volunteers and staff to homebound clients throughout the Sioux Empire. (This opportunity is to package, not deliver)

We ask that volunteers wear close-toed shoes, tie up long hair, and arrive at 9:20 am. We estimate that there will be a short tour and a 1 hour activity beginning at 9:30 am. Volunteers can park on the west side parking lot and use the entrance facing west. Please line up around 9:20am near the cashier desk which is directly in front of the “Sertoma” room (there is a large sign). This will allow volunteers time to put coats away, put gloves/hair nets on, etc. 

Join us at Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership to play with infants and toddlers! Together we'll sing, dance, and read with children ages 0 to 3. Don't forget to bring a smile, a positive attitude, and be ready for cuddles!

Volunteers are asked to wear comfortable, appropriate clothing and shoes (no tank tops or tight fitting clothes). ICAP also requests individuals arrive 5-10 minutes early with their driver's license or photo ID to complete necessary waivers before interacting with children. Volunteers can park in the parking lot on the Northeast side of the building and use the entrance in front.

Join Volunteer United at St. Francis House to help serve dinner to their guests! Volunteers are an integral component in the operation of St. Francis House where they are moving people from Homelessness to Hope!

Volunteers are expected to arrive at 5:45 PM, wear close-toed shoes, and tie long hair back. We will lend a hand in preparing and/or serving meals, making sack lunches, preparing late plates, and baking items for guests.