Volunteer Program
Experience “Mission Life” with us. Get started today!
Serving as a volunteer enables us to continue offering hope to those who
are hungry and homeless in our community.
In honor of #NationalVolunteerMonth, this year we were overjoyed to attend and recognize over 143 honorees total volunteers in the Sioux Empire and their commitment to making our community a better place to serve, learn and grow! Special thank you to Helpline Center for hosting their Annual Spirit of Volunteerism Awards ceremony! We are so grateful for all you do to #giveback to our community. UGM nominated 30 individuals and groups who served with us. Read more here.
Meal Service
Our Men’s Center kitchen serves three nutritious meals every day of the year with special dinners provided on Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and on other unique occasions.
Service Hours:
Breakfast – 6:30AM-7:30AM
Lunch – 11:30AM-12:30PM
Dinner – 5:30PM-6:30PM
Thrift Store
We provide free clothing and household items for those in need and are open to the public featuring economy prices for all. Help our team keep the store clean and organized for our guests.
Thrift Store Hours:
Monday through Friday
9:30AM – 3:00PM
Distribution Center
Our sorting team organizes all of the donations brought into the mission including clothing and other material items. This opportunity also includes assisting with boxing and hanging items like (coats, blanket, snow pants, etc). and labeling boxes.
Chapel Service
We host chapel services for both our Men and Women’s Center 7 days a week at 7PM. For more information on this specific volunteer opportunity, click the link below or contact Justin Heckel directly at 605-334-6732 or justinh@ugmsiouxfalls.com.
Kids Ministry
Throughout the year, we look for individuals that would like to read to children living in our Women’s Center. This opportunity is usually scheduled for 30 minutes to 1 hour time slots and are available Monday – Friday between 8am-5pm. Click the link below for more details on this opportunity.
Art Studio
Join our weekly art sessions with our Men and Women’s Center guests. We’re always looking for local artists and creative minds to serve with us.
For more details on this opportunity or how to get involved, contact Heather Craig at 605-334-6732 or heatherc@ugmsiouxfalls.com.
Step 1
Fill out volunteer application and confidentiality form.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please either fill out the online application below using the link provided and email it to Elly Heckel at elly@ugmsiouxfalls.com or stop into our main office location at 701 E. 8th Street in Sioux Falls to pick up a paper copy.
ADULT ONLINE APPLICATION
STUDENT ONLINE APPLICATION
VOLUNTEER SURVEY
Step 2
Review current volunteer opportunities.
SERVE WITH US
Step 3
Schedule an appointment with our volunteer department to determine a schedule that works best for you.
LET'S CONNECT
From Our Volunteers
“Our youth group recently participated in a special community outreach project where we made over 200 hygiene kits and delivered several to individuals at a local park downtown. It was rewarding to see the impact a simple act can make.”
“The UGM team made our youth group feel very comfortable by organizing each task. This was our first time and we were able to assemble hygiene kits, clean restrooms, sort and organize items in the distribution center and clean the thrift store. We had a great experience and can't wait to come back again!”
Office Location
701 E. 8th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Open Hours
M-F: 8am – 5pm
office@ugmsiouxfalls.com