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The Watertown Optimist Club is a local chapter of Optimist International. A civic, non-profit organization that brings out the best in kids that hosts a variety of programs and services designed for youth in the Watertown area.

Service organization focusing on ethical standards in businesses professions and working for international goodwill and peace. Also sponsors exchange students and business teams.

Contributes to the community well-being through charitable donations and volunteer service with special emphasis on supporting efforts to prevent and find a cure for diabetes.

Non-profit organization providing financial support for eye exams, glasses and hearing aids for community members who are in need.

Service to mankind - main interest is speech, hearing, and communication disorders. This is an open club, membership is open to all with an interest in making Sioux Falls a better place to live.

B.A.C.A. exists with the intent to create a safer environment for children that have been sexually, physically, or emotionally abused, by lending support and protection. B.A.C.A. involves the children with our united family of bikers with the end goal being to empower that child to regain the confidence necessary to face the world without fear and without the further need of B.A.C.A. In addition to becoming a presence in the life of the abused child, B.A.C.A. also provides for children by escorting them to court hearings and parole hearings of their perpetrator, as well as many other ways to ensure that child is free from fear.

Volunteers serving their communities to meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding through the Lions Club. Vermillion Lions Club collects used eyeglasses and hearing aids as well as provide financial support for both sight and hearing needs (a qualification form needs to be completed). Serves youth by providing scholarships and support local organizations such as Boy and Girl Scouts, HOBY, library programs, and assistance to other community projects as the needs arise. Also, supports community by supporting the Fire and Police Departments, the Edith Siegrist Vermillion Public Library, the W. H. Over Museum, South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Lions Park, The Main (Senior) Street Center and by participating in community events such as the Dakota Day parade and Parade of Lights.

Veteran Service Organization that is focused on assisting veterans and their families, supporting youth activities, and providing services to various other community service projects. To find a post near you, visit the website and enter your zip code, or your city and state.

Substance use programming providing chemical abuse assessments, groups, and individual services. Classes/workshops and prevention programming available for middle schools and communities. Walk-in assessments and telehealth services available.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Through service, friendship, and leadership, we're committed to making a lasting impact. The Mitchell Club is an active group in our community. Through service projects, donations, and fundraisers, we help fill in the gaps that are needed to promote a healthy community and healthy children. Service Projects: Kiwanis Woodlot Park, Mitchell's first handicap accessible park, blankets for first responders to hand out to kids involved in emergencies, filling the little free libraries around town with books, volunteering with youth serving agencies. Fundraisers: Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Baseball Tournament, Palace City Kiwanis Half Marathon/5k/10k, and Supermarket Sweep.

KidSight South Dakota - Providing free vision screening for children 6-months to 18-years old. Mobile screening units are available to daycares, preschools and schools on request. Vision Assistance Program - Individual Lions clubs partner with healthcare professionals to provide vision exams at no or reduced cost and eye glasses at reduced rates to uninsured and income-qualified individuals (200% of federal poverty level). Eyeglasses Collection - Glasses are inspected, cleaned, refurbished, and reused by people in need in developing countries around the world. Donated glasses may be dropped off at Walmart Vision Centers or visit the website for other locations. For local Lions Club information (including meetings and contact details), visit the website or contact the Foundation Office.

Service organization focusing on ethical standards in businesses professions and working for international goodwill and peace. Also sponsors exchange students and business teams.

Provides vision and hearing services to those in need and assists in meeting community needs through a variety of service projects, fund raising projects, and donations programs.

A service club with fundraising projects and service projects such as a pancake feed supporting the Black Hills Workshop, Habitat Houses, and many others.

Chapter of national civic service organization Sertoma, Inc. Organization exists for service to mankind and volunteer fundraising. A special interest is helping people with hearing impairments and learning disabilities.

Purpose is historic preservation, education and patriotism. There are 10 chapters in South Dakota located in Brookings, Yankton, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Custer, Belle Fourche, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, and Watertown.

Service organization which develops community fundraising events including the annual Pancake Days. 100% of the fund generated by Pancake Days stays with local charities and has historically supported the following organizations - Falls Community Health Center, South Dakota Eye Bank, Sioux Falls Habitat for Humanity, SD Lions Sight and Conservation Program, SD Hearing Committee, Siouxland Library & Children's Program, McCrossan Boys Ranch, Serve and Learn Student Association (SALSA) - a group that organizes high school volunteers in our community through the Helpline Center, and The Sioux Falls Banquet.

Promotes fellowship among members, serves the community by raising funds for diabetes research and education, and other worthy causes.

The Lions Club assists individuals who are blind and helps with community education for the prevention of blindness. Sight and blindness are main areas of emphasis. Also active in area of diabetes education and fundraising for different groups. The group also offers screenings for vision to preschool children at no charge. Works with schools, daycares, and health care events.

Webster Key Club is part of Key Club International which is a student led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. The program is for high school students. Programs and services varies and includes Sponsored events with Ronald McDonald House, Children's Miracle Network, and The Banquet in Watertown, SD. ​Supporting local projects and fundraisers such as the food pantry, Needs Anonymous, Children's Miracle Network, and UNICEF. Supporting school projects such as the 1st Grade Christmas Store - people donate new or gently used items and 1st graders get to shop at the store to buy items for $0.25 to $1.50. The club wraps the gifts and gives to the child to take home and give to family members.

B.A.C.A. exists with the intent to create a safer environment for children that have been sexually, physically, or emotionally abused, by lending support and protection. B.A.C.A. involves the children with our united family of bikers with the end goal being to empower that child to regain the confidence necessary to face the world without fear and without the further need of B.A.C.A. In addition to becoming a presence in the life of the abused child, B.A.C.A. also provides for children by escorting them to court hearings and parole hearings of their perpetrator, as well as many other ways to ensure that child is free from fear.

Service organization focusing on ethical standards in businesses professions and working for international goodwill and peace. Also sponsors exchange students and business teams.

The Zonta Club of the Black Hills is a member of Zonta International. Zonta International is a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls. Provides members to work together to meet common goals, develop leadership potential with growth opportunities in the club, district, or international level, and work on the advancement of women. Zonta Club of the Black Hills is a service club that hosts a yearly rummage sale. The money raised goes to fund scholarships, service events, etc. Members also participate in other service and social opportunities and participating in one of the acting sub-committees in the club.

The Zonta Club of the Southern Black Hills is a member of Zonta International. Zonta International is a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls. Provides service dollars to programs that support their mission and honors women in the community whose lifework has supported our mission. Offers scholarships for high school graduates in the Custer, Hot Springs, or Edgemont communities. Puts together two fundraisers such as publishing the Southern Hills Directory & Planner, and Zonta Fest, an event that supports women in the arts and music. Also puts together Yellow Rose Week - a week that honors those in the workforce who make a difference for women in the area and Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women Campaign. Members also participate in other service and social opportunities and participating in one of the acting sub-committees in the club.

Programs/Services: ​Glasses and Hearing aids - funding help with eye glasses and hearing aids for people in the community who need assistance. ​Scholarship - annual award for 1 local (St Mary's Dell Rapids, Dell Rapids Public) high school senior. ​Funding assistance for local community projects - FCCLA National competition, Dell Rapids Boy Scouts, Dell Rapids Food Pantry, Dell Rapids Christmas for Our Kids, Dell Rapids Community Haven, Dell Rapids Special Olympics, Dell Rapids Back Pack Program, Dell Rapids Museum Festival of Trees, etc.