Volunteer at Youth & Family Services
A Hand Up
Volunteer’s time and talent go a long way at Youth & Family Services (YFS). Time spent as a YFS volunteer translates into the caring attention a child or teen needs to grow up healthy and resilient. It translates into support for children and families so they can be successful and strong.
Volunteers are at the heart of every program YFS sponsors for children from birth through age 18. The support from volunteers enable YFS to reach more than 10,000 children through its centers in Rapid City, S.D., and outreach programs in 24 counties in western South Dakota.
As a YFS volunteer, you can help in several of our programs including: Child Care; Western Prevention Resource Center; Nutrition and Support Services; Male Involvement Project; administrative assistance; special events and so much more!
Kids Fair
Held annually in April, Kids Fair is the signature event of Youth & Family Services. Approximately 8,000 children and parents attend this three-day event at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Volunteers can participate in nearly every activity with the children. For more information, or to sign up, please call Steve Merrill or Connie Olson at (605) 342-4195.
Visit the Kids Fair page for more information about this great event.
Rapid City Prenatal to Five Head Start
(for expectant parents and infants from birth through age 4)
- Child care while parents participate in gatherings and events
- Teaching parents skills such as cooking, computer use, budgeting, car maintenance, etc.
- Read to children (one-on-one or in small groups)
- Interact with children during center time (sit at table with children playing with Playdough, join in a board game)
- Supervise toothbrushing
- Eat a meal with children
- Go on a field trip with a classroom
- Bus monitor
Call Kate Shreeve at (605) 341-6448.
Girls Incorporated®
(for girls ages 5-17)
- Share your interests and talents by helping with photography, science, dance, gymnastics, chess, etc.
- Assist program directors during student registration and at the Game Counter (daily from 3-6 p.m.).
- Help chaperone groups as they go on excursions throughout the area.
Call Carrie Robley at (605) 341-5010.
No matter what your area of interest or strength, you can be involved!
No amount of your time is too small! The opportunities are endless!
