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We are excited to introduce our new website! We hope you find it easier to navigate, engaging and useful. As with any conversion of a site this large, errors may occur. If you see something that needs updating, please email PublicInformation@djj.sc.gov.

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Become a SCDJJ Volunteer or Mentor

SCDJJ Volunteer Services program mobilizes citizens as volunteers to assist with the rehabilitation of young offenders and at-risk youth. Whether it’s through tutoring, mentoring, religious guidance, supplementary supervision, or other support, volunteers provide much-needed enrichment and encouragement to at-risk youth.

Volunteer Mentor YouTube thumbnailMentors serve as positive role models for youth and encourage success and character development through personal one-on-one interaction. Mentors are paired up with youth at SCDJJ secure facilities and then meet regularly one-on-one to talk, play board games and offer support and guidance. Click the YouTube link to the right to hear how one of our long-time mentors is empowering youth for the future.

 

ShareOneLove Volunteer - MEC

For information on specific volunteer or mentor opportunities, contact our Volunteer Services Office at VolunteerServices@djj.sc.gov.

Become a Workforce Partner

Read about our Career Readiness Center to learn more about how we're preparing youth for their careers and how you and your business can join in that effort.

Donate Materials to Youth Work Programs

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For over a decade, Youth Work Programs have been available to youth committed to MEDC - the Agency's long-term facility for youth ages 12-19. The youth work programs provide a realistic work environment where youth fill out an application, are interviewed, and if all goes well, are granted a position in one of the programs.

SCDJJ youth work programs run largely off donated materials. SCDJJ is always looking for the following items to keep programs operational: upholstery fabric, scrap wood, furniture and carpentry tools/machinery.

Join SCDJJ's Youth Faith Alliance

SCDJJ takes a holistic approach to empowering youth — meeting their individual physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs.

We are looking for faith-based organizations to join SCDJJ in helping heal youth and communities in South Carolina. To do so, we formed the SCDJJ “Youth Faith Alliance” — a network of churches and organizations partnering with SCDJJ to provide Safe Harbor, prayer, donations and other services to youth, families and our Agency. Our young people need safe places to go where they can be encouraged, protected and cared for amidst the storms of life. The weeks and months directly following release from our facilities are critical to the long-term success of our youth.

From recovery/addiction services, tutoring and family counseling, to job training and recreation activities, we hope to leverage our collective resources to protect troubled youth from recidivating and ultimately empower them for the future. If you’re interested in learning more about joining SCDJJ’s Youth Faith Alliance and serving South Carolina’s youth, contact VolunteerServices@djj.sc.gov.