Volunteer

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Volunteer Policies & Forms

These policies and forms provide useful information for volunteers.

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Master Food Preserver Volunteer Program

If you enjoy preserving food, volunteering and helping your community, SDSU Extension's Master Food Preserver volunteer program may be for you!

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SDSU Extension Introduces Money Mentor Program

October 12, 2022

SDSU Extension recently launched a community volunteer program to help South Dakotans learn how to facilitate educational programming and become a master in financial knowledge and skills.

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Master Health Volunteer Program

A Master Health Volunteer is an earned certification that increases your knowledge in health topics and teaches you to facilitate educational programs for your communities.

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SDSU Extension Welcomes New Community Services and Volunteer Coordinator

June 08, 2022

SDSU Extension has expanded its Better Choices, Better Health SD team with the latest addition of Marcy Harder as an SDSU Extension Community Services and Volunteer Coordinator to the Aberdeen Regional Extension Center.

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South Dakota 4-H Prepares to Celebrate National Volunteer Week

April 14, 2022

SDSU Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program is celebrating South Dakota 4-H volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 17-23 by thanking them for their time and dedication to the program.

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Lawrence Vander Wal of Bruce Named Eminent Leader in Agriculture, Family and Community

January 25, 2022

Throughout his life, Lawrence Vander Wal has made time to give back, serving on boards of the First Reformed Church of Volga, Volga Christian School, East Central Irrigation and Brookings County, while also serving as the State Chairman of the Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Rancher board.

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Ree Reich of Belle Fourche Named Eminent Leader in Agriculture, Family and Community

January 21, 2022

A mother to four, Ree Reich served as a 4-H leader for 40 years and remains an advocate and volunteer fundraiser for the organization.

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Laron Krause of Clear Lake Named Eminent Leader in Agriculture, Family and Community

January 21, 2022

Over the years, Laron Krause's family, local church and many South Dakota agriculture commodity groups have benefited from the time Krause willingly shared.

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South Dakota 4-H Recognizes Volunteers at 2021 State Fair

August 19, 2021

Each summer, individuals who have made significant contributions to county or state 4-H programming are honored through the 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame.