Your Month. Your Difference.
Yotes Give Back during the month of April. Ready to step up in your community? Check out our favorite ways to give through service projects or individual efforts, and proudly represent USD wherever you serve.
The Great Outdoors: Protecting the Places We Call Home
When Coyotes roll up their sleeves, even the landscape feels the impact.
- Park and river cleanups
- Gardening and tree planting
- Community trash pickup days
Home is Where the Help Is: Serving Our Neighbors
Sometimes impact starts with meeting our community's immediate needs.
- Food bank and pantry support
- Soup kitchen volunteering
- Care package assembly
- Senior citizen outreach
The Support Collective: Sharing Skills That Change Lives
Not all service requires gloves—sometimes it requires expertise.
- Donation drives
- Tech tutoring
- Office/administrative support
- Resume proofing and career mentoring
Safety First: Caring for the Whole Community
A strong community is a healthy community.
- Blood drives
- Charity walks/runs
- Hygiene kit assembly
- Mental health initiatives
- Clinic support
Let's Serve
Day of Service
USD Day of Service brings Coyotes together near and far through volunteerism during the month of April.
Learn More Day of ServiceVolunteer Opportunities
Get involved with the University of South Dakota through volunteer opportunities with the USD Foundation & Alumni Association.
Learn More Volunteer Opportunities