Program Information

Brookings County Youth Mentoring Program would like the following to distribute to 100 mentees during the holidays:

• New or like-new board games
• Card games
• Puzzles
• Non-perishable stocking stuffers (small hygiene items, stickers, snacks, fidgets)
• Craft sets
• Small increment gift certificates or $10.00 gift cards to local establishments for Matches to use

Year-round, the Brookings County Youth Mentoring Program accepts the following donations:

• Supplies for activities and training (food, crafts, printing, etc.)
• Gift cards for Mentors and Mentees
• Organizations or groups may partner with BCYMP to volunteer as a small group to offer an event for BCYMP Mentoring Pairs and youth on the waiting list. Volunteers attending must be willing to complete a background check.

Eligibility

Anyone can donate resources to BCYMP. Volunteers willing to work with youth must be over the age 18 and complete training/screening process.

Disabilities access

Accessible parking and entrance on North side.

Required Documents

Mentors supply driver's license and proof of insurance. Criminal background check is conducted. None to donate.

Application Process

Mentors (18+) apply here: https://bcymentoring.org/mentor/ Mentees (K-12 in Brookings County) apply here: https://bcymentoring.org/get-a-mentor/ None to donate