Volunteer

Volunteering

The Sioux Falls School District encourages community members to get involved in our schools through volunteering. Volunteers positively impact the learning environment and strengthen the connection between schools and the community. For volunteer opportunities, contact your neighborhood or desired school for more information.

The District requires all volunteers to complete a Volunteer Registration Form. We thank you in advance for your interest in volunteering. The teachers, students, and staff greatly appreciate the time you share, as it brings valuable wisdom and experience to those preparing for the future. Schools offer a wide range of opportunities that allow you to choose the location and type of activity that best fits your skills and interests.

Volunteer Registration Form
Handbook

Unsupervised Volunteering

An unsupervised volunteer is someone who works with students without the direct supervision of District staff, either on or off school grounds. This includes volunteers who serve as drivers or act as overnight student trip chaperones.

By contrast, individuals who only occasionally visit their child’s classroom, have lunch with their child, or do not assist in instruction or provide independent supervision of other students are not considered unsupervised volunteers and do not require a criminal background check.

Instructions
Application

Student Practicum

Student practicums are structured, school-based experiences where college or technical school students apply their learning in a real-world setting. These opportunities allow aspiring educators and professionals to gain hands-on experience while supporting our schools. Practicum students work closely with District staff and follow all applicable policies, guidelines, and supervision requirements.

Student Practicum Registration Form

Mentoring

Become a Mentor

Most of us have had a teacher, supervisor, or coach who has been a mentor to us and made a positive difference in our lives. Those people wore many hats, acting as delegators, role models, cheerleaders, policy enforcers, advocates, and friends.

Join the mentoring movement today by finding the mentoring program that is right for you!

LSS Mentoring Services

In School Mentoring

Serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th

  • Meet once a week for 40 mins

  • Playing board games

  • Reading a book

  • Playing basketball

  • Eating lunch together

  • Simply sitting and talking

High School Mentoring

Serves students in grades 9th through 12th

  • Meet 4 hours per month

  • Assist students in setting goals

  • Helping the student to be an all around good citizen

LSS has been part of the Sioux Falls community since 2001. Through the years we have helped thousands of students and volunteers connect in meaningful ways through a mentoring relationship. We are in partnership with all of the schools in the Sioux Falls School District. Mentors meet once a week for about 40 minutes. Mentors can choose what school they mentor at and what grade level they would like to work with. We serve students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

If you are interested in mentoring through LSS, the first step is to apply. When we have processed your application, you will be invited to training and then will be matched with a student.

Become a LSS Mentor
LSS

LSS Mentoring

✆ (605) 444-7801
✉ Email Mentoring@LssSD.org
➢ www.LssSD.org

TeamMates Mentoring

In School Mentoring

Serves students in grades 3 through 12th

  • Meet once a week for 30-60 minutes 

  • Play board games or cards

  • Join students at recess or participate in other activities that match their interests 

  • Work on crafts or community service projects

  • Eat lunch together and just talk

The goal is for a mentor to develop a positive, consistent relationship with a student that lasts through their high school graduation.

  •  Matches meet at school, during the school year. 

  • Matches are made taking similar interests and life experiences into consideration. 

  • Upon graduation, mentees who have been matched for at least three years, are eligible to apply for scholarships to help them pursue post-secondary opportunities.

TeamMates Mentoring program joined the Sioux Falls School District in 2020, through a partnership with GreatLIFE and the GreatLIFE Cares Foundation. Since 1991, TeamMates has served over 46,000 students across five states in the Midwest.

If you are interested in mentoring through TeamMates, the first step is to apply through our website!  

After your application is processed and you’ve completed new mentor training, you will be matched with a student.

Become a TeamMates Mentor

The benefits a TeamMates mentor can provide:

  • 51% of TeamMates mentees show academic improvement.

  • 71% of TeamMates mentees recorded an increased sense of hope and awareness of their strengths and talents.

  • 81% of TeamMates mentees show fewer discipline referrals.

  • 94% of TeamMates mentees graduate from high school.

TeamMates Mentoring

TeamMates Mentoring

✆ (605) 310-5437
✉ Email Teammates.Sfsd@k12.sd.us
➢ siouxfallsteammates.org