Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah strives to make a powerful impact on the lives of many young people in Utah, ages 6 to 18. Whether you can give the gift of time or money, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities in Utah through BBBSU.
Here are five ways that you can give back this holiday season through BBBSU:
- Attend an event sponsored by Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Utah to show your support for the organization
- Become a mentor through the BBBS program, giving back with your time to partner with youth in need. Currently, there are twice as many boys awaiting a mentor as there are girls, so Big Brothers are in need!
- Donate to the program, which features a matching program of mentors and mentees.
- Donate used clothing, or household items to a participating Savers
- Refer someone to become learn more about becoming a BBBSU mentor. Someone you may already know may be awning the opportunity to volunteer!
The Impact Volunteering Makes
The BBBSU program is wildly successful in reducing drug and alcohol use rates for kids under 18. A study shows that throughout the US, kids who participate in the program are 46% less likely to have started using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to have started using alcohol.
One-on-one mentorship in a program like BBBSU is also linked to a significant reduction in crimes committed. The rate drops, even more, when participants have the same mentor for at least one year.
Contact BBBSU Today!
If you’re looking for valuable volunteer opportunities in Utah, consider becoming a big brother or big sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah.
