Volunteer in the Black Hills
Have heart. Give hope.
Volunteers enhance our work in providing excellent services to vulnerable children, adults and families. The children, adults and families we serve are CHS’s top priority. We carefully protect their safety, health and confidentiality and expect volunteers to do the same.
All volunteers who spend direct time with a child must be at least 21 years old and complete an application process which includes fingerprinting and background checks. Volunteers who have one-on-one mentoring relationships with children must complete training. We ask all volunteers to make at least a one-year commitment.
Thank you for your interest in our volunteer opportunities!
School Buddy
A School Buddy serves as an educational advocate for a child when the child is a ward of the state, or his/her legal guardian cannot be located.
You represent the child in Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings and quarterly reviews and attend special events and activities on occasion. This position requires 4–8 hours per month.
School Volunteer
We have open volunteer positions for people with experience teaching children to play musical instruments. This position needs to be available on Thursday or Friday during school hours.
Unit Buddy
A Unit Buddy serves as an assistant to staff for weekend projects and off-campus field trips with the children. Activities may include reading with children, games, art projects, hikes and trips to the movies.
You become a special friend to the children and staff in the living unit. This position requires 4–6 hours per month.
Campus Friend
Campus Friends do not have direct contact with children, but assist with projects such as office work, cleaning, organizing and campus beautification.
Project and Event Volunteer
Project and Event Volunteers assist with special projects such as blood drives or fundraising events. Tasks may include helping with mailings, making phone calls, organizing data, fixing bicycles and more.
Individual and group volunteers are vital in fundraising efforts such as selling raffle tickets or collecting toys, batteries, books and other items from our online wish lists.
Office Assistant
with Office/Reception Experience
Office Assistant Volunteers primarily assist staff with reception and administrative tasks including answering phones, welcoming clients, filing, mailings and other projects. This position is located at Children’s Home Child Advocacy Center. Hours available from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Fridays and additional hours on occasion.
Download the Office Assistant Volunteer Description PDF for more details regarding this position's responsibilities:
Contact Us
If you are interested in learning more about our volunteer opportunities at our Black Hills locations, complete this form or contact Abby at 605-343-2811 ext. 4298.
