VOLUNTEER SERVICES

BLACK HILLS CHILDREN’S HOME is pleased to welcome volunteer service that enhances the work of staff in providing excellent service to our children.  There are many volunteer opportunities available that involve either direct contact or no contact with children.

Please note:  Because CHS children have serious emotional and behavioral problems, any volunteers that have one-on-one mentoring relationships with children must receive additional training.

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Volunteer opportunities may include:

SCHOOL BUDDY
A School Buddy is an adult representative who acts on a student's behalf in the educational decision-making process when a child's parents cannot be identified or found. This is also a special opportunity to become a friend and mentor to a child.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
We are looking for church groups that are willing to offer Sunday School services.

PROJECTS & EVENTS
Coordinate and/or assist with special projects and events, as needed.  May include recreational events, educational field trips, and assistance with Christmas program, Custer State Park Buffalo Round-Up, Native American Day, Ski Trips, etc.

LIFE 101
Conduct classes for children that teach basic life skills including nutrition, personal hygiene, social skills, manners, leisure time activities, shopping skills.

SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
Tutor in the classroom, help with homework after school.

CAMPUS FRIEND
Assist with various projects, as needed.  May include cleaning, campus and grounds beautification, mowing, serving meals, baking treats, bulletin board decoration, office assistance, and more!

HEROES

The coordination of a school assembly program that invites positive adult role models to visit with children about their jobs and life experiences.

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For further information, please contact:

Phone: (605) 343-2811
Fax: (605) 341-7437
 

The BHCH Volunteer Services Program is being developed with the support of the Corporation for National & Community Service.  The CNCS is providing an Americorps*VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) member for three years to fully develop the program and to staff the program with volunteers.