Services for Non-Profits
Volunteer Services supports managers of volunteers at non-profit organizations by offering a variety of services, resources, training and technical support.

Services Provided
Are you looking to recruit volunteers? Volunteer Solutions Sioux Falls Area is an online volunteer database where you can recruit volunteers. It’s a perfect way to advertise not only your ongoing and special event volunteer opportunities, but also to educate individuals about your organization. Click here to review the registration instructions and register today!

In addition, Volunteer Services will assist your agency in...
  • Publicizing your volunteer needs through weekly public service announcements.
  • Matching your projects with volunteer groups seeking an opportunity to help.
  • Connecting with quality training programs, such as Volunteer Management University.
  • Sending you the most current information on volunteerism, volunteer trends and volunteer management.
  • Helping you network with other volunteer managers through special events and educational activities.
  • Promoting your agency at volunteer fairs in the community.

These services are provided free of charge. For more information, please contact Volunteer Services by dialing 211 or emailing vol@helplinecenter.org.

Additional Resources

DOVIA
This group volunteer administrators meets the second Wednesday of the month over the noon hour. Discuss the latest trends in volunteerism, and network with your colleagues. For more information, please contact Volunteer Opportunities.

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Corporation is the federal governmental organization that administers AmeriCorps, Learn & Serve and Senior Service Corps programs (Senior Companion and RSVP). This site provides information on all of these programs, plus additional information for individuals, agencies and programs.

ENERGIZE
This web site features trends, discussion groups and a bookstore. Includes a link to e-volunteerism, an electronic journal for volunteer administrators.

INDEPENDENT SECTOR
A national coalition of 800 voluntary organizations, foundations and corporate giving programs. Provides useful information on the latest trends in charitable giving and volunteerism.

POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATION

The foundation administers national days of service including National Volunteer Week, Make a Difference Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Join Hands Day. This site provides an abundance of resources for the volunteer administrator.


VOLUNTEERING IN AMERICA

This site, launched in 2008, offers a comprehensive look at how people are volunteering in America. Search for information on the nation, by state or by city.