We need your help in our distribution center! Distribution center volunteers help to prepare the food for all program distributions, ensuring families have access to quality and nutritious food.
What You'll Do:
Volunteer tasks vary by location, volunteer schedule, and the work that needs to be accomplished to end hunger across the state of South Dakota. Shifts are up to 2 hours long.
Work may include:
- sorting perishable or non-perishable food
- packing food into boxes or bags for distribution
- repackaging bulk food
- packing bags of food for children in the BackPack Program
Support/Training:
Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift.
What We're Looking For:
- Ability to stand and walk for 2-3 hours at a time
- Ability to lift at least 5 pounds
- Volunteers of all abilities are welcome. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at info@feedingsouthdakota.org
- A waiver must be submitted prior to volunteering. Any volunteers under 18 years old MUST have parent or guardian signature on waiver prior to volunteering. If needed, click HERE to download and print.
- For safety reasons, all volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 11-13 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Additional Details:
- Location: Feeding South Dakota Distribution Center, 1111 N Creek Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703.
- Parking: Volunteers can park in the east lot; look for the Volunteer Parking sign.
- Check-in: Arrive at the front desk at least 5-10 minutes before your shift starts.
- Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing in layers and fully enclosed shoes; no crocs or sandals.
- Break/Rest Area: The volunteer break area is next to the bathrooms in the warehouse and water is available in designated areas.
- Valuables: For your safety, please keep valuables, purses, backpacks locked in your vehicle.
- Teams: We welcome you to volunteer with friends, family or co-workers! If you're intent is to volunteer as a team, please respond to this opportunity clicking the "RESPOND AS TEAM" button.
- Need to Cancel: Volunteer projects are determined based on the number of expected volunteers and the needs of the organization. If you need to cancel your shift for any reason, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org
