Services for Non-Profits
The
Volunteer HELP!Line supports managers of volunteers at non-profit organizations by offering a variety of services, resources, training and technical support.
Click on the link to read the most recent issue of our Volunteer Coordinator
News.
The
Volunteer HELP!Line is a member of the Points of Light Foundation and the Sioux Empire DOVIA.
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, the
Volunteer HELP!Line 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 the
Volunteer HELP!Line by dialing 211 or emailing vol@helplinecenter.org.
Additional Resources
SIOUX FALLS DIRECTORS OF VOLUNTEERS IN AGENCIES (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 the
Volunteer HELP!Line.
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.
FREEDOM CORPS
Established in 2001 by President George W. Bush, provides useful information on volunteerism. All volunteer opportunities listed in Volunteer Solutions Sioux Falls Area are listed in the national volunteer matching database found on this site.
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.
VOLUNTEER TODAY
This site includes an array of helpful information on all aspects of managing a volunteer program.
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.