Volunteering may not be what comes to mind as you search for employment, but the many benefits of volunteering are worth considering. Even if you are already employed, either as a student or as a member of the workforce, volunteer positions offer many opportunities that other areas of employment do not. First and foremost, volunteering provides an opportunity to give back to your community. Other benefits can include networking and opportunities to learn new skills, gain leadership experience, fill in gaps on your resume, prepare for graduate school, and more. In some circumstances, volunteering can lead to a full-time paid position.

Whether you intend to pursue a career for a nonprofit organization or are investigating volunteer opportunities, the links below are meant to be a starting point. Research each organization before you commit to a position, and make sure you agree with its mission and goals to ensure a good fit.

For service and volunteer opportunities based in Sioux Falls, browse the Helpline Center website.

Service Opportunities

• American Red Cross
• Americorps
• Amnesty International
• Congressional Hunger Center
• Habitat for Humanity
• Idealist.org
• Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
• OpportunitySF
• Teach for America

International Service Opportunities

• Cross-Cultural Solutions
• Global Volunteer Network
• Peace Corps
• Visions In Action
• Youth Encounter

Faith-Based Opportunities

• Campus Crusade for Christ
• Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
• Lutheran Volunteer Corps
• Lutheran World Relief
• Tentmakers

Military and Government Opportunities

• Department of Defense
• National Security Agency
• U.S. Office of Personnel Management