Volunteers are crucial to the success of Reach Out Lakota’s mission to help our neighbors who are struggling to meet basic needs. Thank you for your interest in helping out and learning more about becoming a volunteer! There are many ways you can volunteer to support Reach Out Lakota.
Hosting a food or clothing drive or serving on a committee is currently the best way to volunteer to help our mission.
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During Client Service Hours Who: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. What: Volunteers sort donations, pack food, assist in our clothing pantry When: Reach Out Lakota is open for client services on: Mondays from 5-7pm Wednesdays from 10am-Noon Fridays from 10am-Noon
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Sorting When Pantry Is Closed Who: Age restrictions are task dependent. What: Sort donations received at our building or pick up donations/supplies When: Most sorting/pick up is done on: Tues: from 9:30-11:30am Thurs: from 9:30-2pm Saturdays: Selective dates from 10-12pm
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Special/Seasonal Programs Who: Age restrictions dependent on tasks. What/When: Hours and locations vary Back to School program July/August, Thanksgiving Food Program November Holiday Food & Holiday Gift program December Learn more by visiting our Events tab
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Committees/Special Skills Help us develop our connections and services by serving on a committee. Includes areas such as marketing, fundraising, development and more. Or, consider helping with periodic needs such as minor landscaping and light building maintenance as needed. Contact questions@reachoutlakota.org for more information.
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Food/Clothing Drives Hosting a food or clothing drive is a great way to collaborate with Reach Out Lakota and can be done around your schedule. Learn more about donation drives here.
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Student Service Hours Students can earn service hours by any combination of the above listed volunteer options. The most flexible option is by hosting collection drive. Click here for the Student Volunteer Application.
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Youth Groups Looking for a way to involve youth groups like Scouts, sports teams, or classrooms? Contact questions@reachoutlakota.org to learn about options. |
Got Questions?
Food Pantry Coordinator – Tim Harmon
Clothing Pantry Coordinator – Sheryl Osprish
Building/Maintenance Coordinator – Executive Director
General Information – questions@reachoutlakota.org
Special events/Seasonal programs – See our Events tab for more information