In-school mentoring program to positively impact area youth through fostering one-to-one friendships with caring adult mentors who help facilitate positive character. By matching adult volunteers with a young youth in the community,
one-on-one relationships between the Big Friend and Little Friend, enriches the lives of the young person and their family.
Accomplished through strengthening communication, life skill and team building, strengthening the entire family using community resources, hope and inspiration, and relationships with caring adult mentors.
Volunteers must attend training through United Way prior to being matched with youth.
Students are referred to the program by Yankton School District. If you have questions about your child being referred to the program, please reach out to your school administrator.
