Volunteer with Sioux Empire United Way

Volunteer United

We help you help your community.

Sioux Empire United Way's Volunteer United group connects people with meaningful volunteer opportunities across the Sioux Empire. Through partnerships with local nonprofits, volunteers support children, families, and individuals in crisis through hands-on service that creates real community impact.

Whether you’re volunteering on your own, with family, or as part of a group or workplace team, Volunteer United makes it easy to find opportunities that match your interests, skills, and availability.

Explore current opportunities and get involved—your time and talent can make a difference close to home.

 

 

Upcoming Events

Check out our events calendar to see how you can get involved! 

Join us at Delta Dental of South Dakota to assemble oral health kits! We'll put together bags for children in the Sioux Falls School District and assemble New Smile bags for new parents at local hospitals. Bags include toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, informational pamphlets, and more!

Join us at St. Francis House make homemade treats for St. Francis House Guests. The treats could include: Cereal Treats, Cheesecake Balls, Snack Mix, Cookies, etc...

Help the team at Owen's build and paint new furniture and storage for their office!

Assist Axis180 with refreshing their garden and patio area. Garden tools, cleaning supplies, and gloves will be provided. We ask that volunteers bring water and wear clothes that can get dirty.

 

Outdoor Space Refresh Team

Wiping down patio tables and chairs

Deep cleaning cushions/upholstery

Cleaning planters and surrounding areas

 

Garden Care Team 

Garden weeding

Light trimming

Watering

Harvesting and sorting

 

Garden-to-Table Meal Prep Team

Sanitize and sort vegetables

Peeling, chopping, etc., as needed

Assembling veggie snack packs and meal components

Organize for storage and distribution

 

Final Cleanup (all hands on deck)

Sweeping / power-washing patio at the end

Reset patio furniture

Put away tools

Help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for players and fans by managing crowd control and 
minimizing distractions during play. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the pace of play, locating 
stray golf balls, and prioritizing spectator safety. Most Marshals work inside the ropes alongside the players—
making this a truly unique and exciting volunteer opportunity!

Your $65 fee is covered by the partnership between the Sioux Empire United Way and the Sanford International. While registering, Choose United Way Volunteer and use code SEUW2026

What you receive as a volunteer:
One (1) Sanford International logoed golf shirt
One (1) Sanford International logoed outerwear piece
One (1) Sanford International logoed hat/visor
Breakfast, lunch and snacks on days of volunteer service
Tournament badge allowing access to grounds when you are not working
Access to Volunteer Appreciation Party – September 12 @ 4:30 pm in the Volunteer HQ