Open Volunteer Service Trips are listed annually on the Tipi Raiser's calendar and individuals can join - as space allows. Race to Winterize trips are included in this open service trip structure. Open trips are typically only four days - with two travel days on each end. These trips are almost solely focused on service projects with little opportunity for recreational activities.
Customized Volunteer Service Tripsare scheduled for larger groups in coordination with Tipi Raiser's staff (as the Tipi Raiser's schedule allows). Customized trips tend to be between 5 and 7 days and, in addition to service projects, they offer more opportunities to do activities like horseback riding, hiking the badlands, paying your respects at the Wounded Knee Massacre Site or joining a presentation by an Elder.If you belong to a school, university, business, church, etc. and would like to arrange a customized trip for your team/group please contact us to discuss scheduling and details.
Maintaining a year-round wood bank with our partner and friend, Norbert Bell, on his property on Pine Ridge.
Working with tribal officials to repair over 200 homes damaged in the July 2018 hailstorm and to provide heating and weather proofing to homes on Pine Ridge.
Filling sand bags during the 2018 floods.
Working with Tribal members to provide exterior home repairs such as windows, roofs, trailer skirting and siding at homeowners requests.
Hosting multiple community meals, holiday celebrations and gatherings in support of requests from local community members.
Construction of wheel chair ramps, remodeling of home interiors, reconstruction of burned out house interiors.
Construction of multiple community gardens.
Collecting, wrapping and organizing holiday gifts.
Delivery of needed supplies such as food boxes, appliances and mattresses.
