The Salvation Army - Aberdeen

Volunteer with The Salvation Army in Aberdeen!   Help us bring hope to all of Aberdeen by Doing the Most Good in these key areas: (Gloves and masks are available for each volunteer.)

Volunteer Administrative Assistant – Help keep our volunteer office running smoothly with data entry, scheduling, correspondence, and background checks. Two hour blocks up to 12 hours a week. 

Feed the Kids - Fight for Good by combating children's hunger. Join our team that assembles a sack lunch each morning for 12 weeks during the summer months. These are distributed the same day to children in six locations of most need in Aberdeen, SD. Groups and individuals welcome. Volunteers under 18 must be be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers are capped at 10 people per shift to assist with 6' separation.

Feed The Kids Distribution - Fight for Good by combating children's hunger. Join our team of 3 to 4 each day that distributes sack lunches to children at six different parks in Aberdeen. Try it for a day and see if you'd like to help out once a week or twice a month.  Ideal for individuals who have a heart for mentoring children.  Volunteers under 18 must be be accompanied by an adult. 

Summer Drive Through Crew and Greeter –  Our noon mealshare program currently has limited seating capacity but "to go" containers are also available for carry out. We are planning to offer our drive through pick up program this summer.  We need an inside and an outside crew. For an hour each day you can help keep our drive through mealshare line operating. A greeter will help see what each car needs and a crew of three will place food items into vehicles.  Masks and gloves are available upon request.

Office Receptionist – Be the first smiling face and friendly voice to people stopping by or calling our front desk. Some minor office work as well.  Shifts from 3 to 4 hours throughout the week.

Food Warehouse Volunteers – The need for food assistance has increased and so have our donations. Help sort donated food onto shelves and make food boxes for singles and families to pick up later. Shifts can be a little as 2 hours per week.  Great family project.

Thrift Store Volunteer – We have been overwhelmed by the public’s generosity and we need your help.   Do you like books? Clothes? Or do you love to find that one unique and memorable item? Help us sort, prep and tag these and many more items for the sales floor. Even just one hour a week can help make a big difference as every sale helps us to help others through our casework office. Great project for Families with teens.

Senior Food Box Delivery – Two person teams that help deliver food boxes to qualified individuals.  One to two hours a month.

Janitorial Services – Help our staff clean and maintain a community center that welcomes people with a clean and safe environment. 3 to 12 hours a week depending upon desire and ability.