Help students get ready to succeed in the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

In partnership with the Greater Twin Cities United Way, the SMSC will be packing a total of 3,000 backpacks at 3 separate packing events.

Backpacks will be distributed to local Indian education programs and at the SMSC summer Wacipi.

At this event, we will be packing 1000 middle school/high school backpacks.

Shifts 1-hour each

• 10-11am (20 people)
• 11am-Noon (20 people)
• Noon-1pm (20 people)
• 1-2pm (20 people)
• 2-3pm (20 people)
• 3-4pm (20 people)

Transportation/Parking
Park in lower parking lot.

Event Expectations
Volunteers will be packing 1000 middle school/high school backpacks.

Safety
Box cutters are utilized. These are sharp. Do not leave them laying around or set down with razor exposed. If broken, turn into a captain.

Food/Beverage
Food, snacks, and water will be provided.

Attire

• Red #SMSCgives volunteer shirt
• Comfortable shoes

General questions, sign up issues, etc, can be sent to: smscgives@shakopeedakota.org

Submitting outreach hours:

1. Once you have registered for an event on the SMSCGIVES page, go to the UKG app/website.
2. Go into Workforce Management, and click on “Time-Off Request,” as you would for PTO.
3. Select your event date and shift time. Then, in the “deduct from” menu, select “Outreach.”
4. Verify hours submitted and wait for manager’s approval.
5. Failure to submit a request in UKG will result in un-paid participation hours.

You signed up for an event – now what?

1. Once you sign up, you will receive a confirmation email. Make note of the email you registered with. All communications will be sent to that email only!
2. Make note of the event’s time, location, and the shift you signed up for.
3. Prior to the event, you will receive a reminder notification.
4. If you are no longer able to attend the event, please cancel your sign up or contact the event captain.
5. At the event location, find the #SMSCgives check-in table and be sure to check in with the event captains. You’ll receive instructions from them once the event begins.
6. Please note that not all event locations have a time clock available. Please work with your reporting manager to ensure outreach hours are logged.

Red #SMSCGives shirts can be picked up at three locations:

• T-shirts will be available at all SMSCGives events. (Sizes limited)
• Community Center: Email smscgives@shakopeedakota.org to schedule a pickup.
• Team Member Entrance Security Desk: Make sure you state you are picking up a RED SMSCGIVES SHIRT. Contact security dispatch at 952.496.7222 if any issues arise. Please note that shirts have been moved around during construction and are now stored in a locker that Security must access.