Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering enriches lives, builds connection and drives positive change. At SDSU, we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for community members, retirees and friends of the university.
For Volunteers
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for SDSU! As a volunteer, you have an opportunity to positively contribute to the university's mission and make an impact on our students, staff and the public. Before beginning your volunteer journey, there are a few things we want you to know.
- Available opportunities are posted on this site as requested by departments. Prospective volunteers can communicate their interest with the contact person identified for each opportunity.
- Volunteers are required to sign volunteer work agreement(s).
- All volunteers are subject to abide by and follow SDSU and South Dakota Board of Regents rules, policies and procedures.
- Each volunteer opportunity may be subject to a background check.
Opportunities
See which volunteer opportunities at SDState and the Brookings community best suit you.
For Supervisors
- Supervisors of volunteers are expected to follow the volunteer policy and procedures detailed in the SDSU Volunteer Policy.
- Supervisors can submit an for human resources review, approval and to have opportunities published on this page.
- All volunteer opportunities are approved by human resources.
- Completed volunteer work agreements must be submitted to human resources prior to the volunteer beginning.
- Supervisors are responsible for ensuring volunteers are properly trained on all policy, procedures and safety equipment.
- Supervisors should maintain timely and open communication with prospective volunteer(s).
Questions
SDSU departments with volunteer opportunities or other questions should email Human Resources.
Contact us

Human Resources
Physical Address
1015 Campanile Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
Morrill Hall 100, Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.