We help you help your community.
Join our growing network of enthusiastic volunteers to learn, grow, and make an impact in your community through Sioux Empire United Way's network of supported agencies. We help members better understand the human service needs – providing for children, vulnerable adults, and people in crisis – right here at home.
In 2024, Volunteer United made an incredible impact in the Sioux Empire donating over 958 volunteer hours. Check out our full impact report here!
Upcoming Events
Check out our events calendar to see how you can get involved!
Make a Difference: Join Our Food Bank Family
Are you ready to help us tackle hunger in our community? Join us at our distribution center and play a key role in ensuring South Dakota families have the nourishment they need to reach their fullest potential.
Support children in foster care by volunteering with The Foster Network. Volunteers will be assisting with two meaningful projects that directly support children in foster care:
- Foster605 Collaboration: prepare and organize gifts to be donated to Foster605 to support their Candles and Cakes program, ensuring all foster children receive a birthday gift helping them celebrate their special day.
- South Dakota Kids Belong Support: Assist in assembling pre-made bags for the South Dakota Kids Belong adoption photoshoot happening on January 30.
Your time helps kids feel celebrated, supported, and seen.
Support children in foster care by volunteering with The Foster Network. Volunteers will be assisting with two meaningful projects that directly support children in foster care:
- Foster605 Collaboration: prepare and organize gifts to be donated to Foster605 to support their Candles and Cakes program, ensuring all foster children receive a birthday gift helping them celebrate their special day.
- South Dakota Kids Belong Support: Assist in assembling pre-made bags for the South Dakota Kids Belong adoption photoshoot happening on January 30.
Your time helps kids feel celebrated, supported, and seen.
Volunteer with the Toy Lending Library and help support families through play and learning. Activities include washing and curating toy boxes and assisting with general operational needs. This opportunity is open to all volunteers and offers a mix of hands-on service and learning about how the Toy Lending Library supports children and caregivers in our community.