We are working to engage young professionals in the community by helping them connect to service opportunities throughout the year. We invite you to send information about how YPN members can serve your organization or event by completing this simple request form. Requests will be reviewed and approved by the YPN Steering Committee.
Sioux Falls Marathon/Half Marathon |
Contact: Brad Coleman
Phone: 328-0110
Email | Website |
The Run to Remember (9-11-11) needs volunteers to help with the upcoming Sioux Falls Marathon/Half Marathon. Go to the website to see all of the different options for volunteering that are available! All Volunteers receive a commemorative T-shirt, snacks/beverages at finish line (Sanford Wellness Center). |
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Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota |
Contact: Michelle Madsen
Phone: 605-221-2403
Email | Website |
In just 30 hours per year, you can make a big difference in the life of a child. Lutheran Social Services School-Based Mentor Program empowers youth to succeed by establishing trusting relationships with adult volunteers. Mentors have a significant impact on youth by increasing self-esteem, providing guidance and developing consistent, long-term friendships. Volunteers spend an hour a week one-on-one with an elementary, middle or high school student working on fun activities or just hanging out and talking. All public schools in Lincoln and Minnehaha County are participating in this program. Contact us today at 221-2403, mentoring@lsssd.org or visit http://mentoring.lsssd.org and complete an application! :) |
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Ronald McDonald House |
Contact: MJ Schmidt
Phone: 605.336.6398
Email | Website |
Help out the Ronald McDonlad house and the families that we provide a home for. Contact us for specific opportunities! In the meantime begin collecting pop tabs and drop them off at the Homes in Sioux Falls! |
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El Riad Shrine CLOWNS |
Contact: Alan Hegelson
Phone: (605) 929-8425
Email | Website |
Annual - Clown's Pardi Gras with the Judd Hoos Band
El Riad Shrine, downtown Sioux Falls
Doors open at 7:00pm
YPN Members are able to purchase discounted tickets for $9.50 each by calling Alan at (605) 929-8425 before February 1st.
Tickets (regular priced) are on sale at the El Riad Shrine Office and Sioux Falls Lewis Drug locations, or from your friendly CLOWNS. Meet them now by clicking here: http://www.elriad.org/Clowns_1.html
It's fun for a cause! |
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Native American Scholars & Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire |
Contact: Tate' Walker
Phone: (605) 334-1635
Email | Website |
Join Native American Scholars and Big Brothers Big Sisters as we seek to change the lives of children in our community for the better! We need positive adult role models to mentor our city's at-risk youth. Native Americans in Sioux Falls suffer the worst graduation rates of any student demographic; Native American Scholars works with mentors and the Sioux Falls School District to change that trend. The mission of Native American Scholars is to ensure academic success and cultural appreciation among our youth; as a mentor, you will help with homework, provide job-shadowing opportunities, and have FUN! Our programs are FREE for everyone involved (including mentors - we give you resources so you don't have to pay for the activities you and your mentee participate in)! Mentors requirments include: spend 2-4 hours each month with your mentee for a minimum of one year; have legal use of a vehicle; pass a background and reference check; and HAVE FUN (did we say that already?). You will no doubt find the experience rewarding and we hope to hear from you soon! Check us out on Facebook by searching "Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire." There you will find other program information, in addition to some of the awesome events we provide our matches. Call or email today! |
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LeapFrog Promotions and Business Solutions and Siouxland Community Development Corporation (SCDC) |
Contact: Zachary Hamilton
Phone: 605-271-9931
Email | Website |
How are you addressing growth as an individual and/or as an organization? Creating a coaching culture can make all the difference. To learn more about coaching (distinct from mentoring) register to attend The Ask Event @ The Orpheum Theater on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 9AM to 1PM. Hope to see you there! Cheers. |
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SculptureWalk |
Contact: Jim Clark
Phone: 366-1265
Email | Website |
Several volunteer opportunities available to suit your talents and time and all are fun and rewarding. |
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HELP!Line Center |
Contact: Sara Carothers
Phone: 211
Email | Website |
Dial 2-1-1 or visit www.helplinecenter.org to see over 350 ways to volunteer at 130+ non-profit organizations in the Sioux Empire! The Volunteer HELP!Line provides a clearinghouse of community volunteer opportunities and needs; promotes volunteerism through recruitment and referral of volunteers; and recognizes local volunteers through special community-wide activities. Training and consultation in effective volunteer management is provided to non-profit organizations. |
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The Community Outreach |
Contact: Linda Leier Thomason
Phone: 605-331-3935
Email | Website |
Log onto www.thecommunityoutreach to learn more about the programs and download a mentor application and policy sheet. Support a Sioux Empire family in need through these mentorship opportunites. A two hour training is required before meeting your client or client family. Join the growing team of mentors making a difference every day in the lives of fellow citizens. |
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Girls on the Run of Sioux Falls |
Contact: Stacy Stahl
Phone: 605-336-3660 ext 208
Email | Website |
Girls on the Run is an afterschool program that works with young girls, ages 8-11, on building self confidence and learning about how to live a healthy lifestyle. If you are a woman, age 18 and older, we want you to be a role model and mentor in healthy living for our girls! Volunteer coaches work with our girls for 10 weeks - once or twice a week (we are flexible and can work with a variety of schedules) for an hour and 15 minutes. During this time, there is a lesson (we use a prepared curriculum - no prep work involved!), games, activities and running (non-competitive - no running experience required!) to empower girls to feel good about themselves and to have positive attitudes, etc. It's a great way to get involved in the community, by working with it's youngest members on issues that we all faced as pre-adolescents. Our fall season starts in September and there are over 20 different schools in the Sioux Falls area that will be hosting GOTR programs - we can put you at a site that is close to work or home. Give Stacy a call to set up a time to meet and chat about getting involved! |
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Washington High School |
Contact: Travis Dahle
Phone: 605-367-7970
Email | Website |
This is an opportunity for a young professional to meet with a student over lunch once a week during the school year and be a mentor for them. Become a positive influence for those students who need it. |
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Family Visitation Center |
Contact: Aaron Wimmer
Phone: 605-275-2071
Email | Website |
Visitation Monitor: Volunteers ensure that children have a positive, safe visitation with one or more non-custodial adults. Interactions are monitored and documented in a neutral/factual manner to provide safety for all participants.
Bear Den Coordinator: Safety Bears are adopted by our children to add a sense of safety & security during visits with non-custodial adults. Volunteers are needed to organize and prepare the bears so they are ready and waiting for the visiting children each day.
The Family Visitation Center is open seven days a week with day, evening and weekend volunteer hours avaliable. Quality, informative, hands on training is provided. To learn more about these or other volunteer opportunites contact us.
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SESHRM |
Contact: Sam Lyle
Phone: 605-357-0485
Email | Website |
Details for SESHRM Spring Conference Leadership Training For Executives, Managers, and HR Professionals
Event Dates Tue, April 03, 2012 – General sessions 8:00 am – noon. Bonus session for HR 1pm – 4:30pm
Location - Grand Falls Casino Resort
Location Details - Event Center 1415 Grand Falls Boulevard Larchwood, IA 51241 From Sioux Falls, SD - Take 10th Street East out of Sioux Falls which will become SD Hwy 42. As you enter into Iowa it will become IA Hwy 9. Admission - $99
Event Description - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Earn up to 6 Strategic HRCI Credits! Featured Speaker - Margaret N. Morford Morning Session #1 ~ Once Upon A Time: Using Story Telling to Build Core Values, Create Change and Inspire Teamwork! Morning Session #2 ~ Workplace Trends Special Afternoon Bonus Session ~ Strategic HR—The Normal Play Book Won’t Get You There Visit www.seshrm.org for detailed information on the sessions and times.
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South Dakota Local Foods Co-op |
Contact: Holly Tilton
Phone: 605-697-5204
Email | Website |
We are seeking volunteers who are passionate about building a stronger local food system in South Dakota. The SD Local Foods Co-op is an online co-op that connects consumers to farmers and producers across eastern South Dakota. The co-op supports sustainable agriculture and offers a wide variety of South Dakota products (grass-fed meats, seasonal produce, baked goods, etc.). Products are purchased directly from area farmers using the co-op’s website to streamline ordering and payment.
If you are interested in health, local food, and social & economic justice, we invite you to consider serving on our steering committee! Committee members usually attend one meeting per month. For details, please contact Holly Tilton at Dakota Rural Action. |
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The Community Outreach |
Contact: Sean Salyer
Phone: 605-331-3935
Email | Website |
The Community Outreach has several volunteer opportunities available to anyone interested.
We are continuously looking to train volunteers as mentors, for Project JumpStart and The Genesis Program, to serve as mentors for our clients and families who come to us looking for help. Mentors are asked to meet 9 or 12 times (depending on which program you get involved with)and teach them basic skills. These skills often include goal settting, basic financial management to pay bills, parenting & life skills.
To learn more about The Community Outreach, our mentor opportunities, and/or any of our other volunteer opportunties please contact Sean Salyer. |
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Minnehaha County 4-H |
Contact: Amber Lounsbery
Phone: 605-367-7877
Email | Website |
The goal of 4-H is to develop citizenship, leadership, and life skills of youth through mostly experiential learning programs. Though typically thought of as an agriculturally focused organization as a result of its history, 4-H today focuses on citizenship, healthy living, and science, engineering and technology programs. We are in need of volunteers willing to lend a hand leading project areas or clubs or helping out at various county events on a short term basis. |
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Second Chance Mentoring (Volunteers of America-Dakotas) |
Contact: Erin Mack
Phone: 605.367.4293 ext.224
Email | Website |
Second Chance Mentoring is a "Mother's" Re-entry Program. Our purpose is to provide quality mentoring services to mothers leaving prison and returning to our community. When women were asked what helped them the most when leaving prison and returning to the community, the number one response was; "Family, friends, and WOMEN who were postivie role models." Who is a Mentor? Most women can be mentors. Many women are already mentors in various settings in life. Women have the natural ability to provide support, encouragement and friendship. As women; we can profoundly change another woman's life through mentoring. All women have something to give, lessons about life to share, and advice to give. Most importantly, WOMEN CARE! For more information about becoming a Mentor - or if you know someone who would be a great Mentor please call Mary or Erin at 605.367.4293. |
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