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Youth Mentoring Program | Brookings County Youth Mentoring Program

601 4th Street, Suite 107, Brookings, SD 57006

Eligibility
Any Brookings County K-12 grade student may request a BCYMP Mentor. Mentors must be 18 years of age or older and able to volunteer at least 4 hours per month. Ideally, Mentors are committing to 1 year. SDSU students are still encouraged to Mentor! Alternative Mentoring options are available for breaks. Small group/1:1 semester commitments are sometimes available depending on needs of kids. Please call or email with questions if any questions if any interest in being a Mentor.
Hours
Staffed hours vary please call ahead to ensure office is open.
Application process
Mentor and Mentee applications are available on website: https://bcymentoring.org/mentor/
Service area
Brookings County, SD

Other Information

Age Group

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (25-64)
  • Children (0-17)
  • Older Adults (65+)

Payment Options

  • Free
Builds and supports consistent and encouraging mentoring relationships that challenge the growth and expand possibilities for both Mentors and Mentees in Brookings County, SD. The nonprofit provides both 1:1 community-based mentoring and small group opportunities for K-12 grade students, following evidence-based best practices in youth mentoring. BCYMP Mentors, staff and program volunteers are also trained in Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Developmental Relationships Framework.
Last Assured
04/21/2026
Providing organization
Brookings County Youth Mentoring Program
Provides support, challenges growth, and expands future possibilities for youth in the community.
Youth Mentoring Program | Brookings County Youth Mentoring Program