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At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah a lot of thought and effort goes into how we pair kids with their mentors. The goal of one-on-one mentoring is to create meaningful relationships that empower kids between the ages of 6 and 18 to tap into their potential. In turn, the mentors themselves grow. This is what makes BBBS one of the most fulfilling volunteer opportunities in Utah. Results Studies show that kids who match with

In 2018, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah served 1,309 children across the state. This number is great, but there are more volunteer opportunities Utah residents can make with BBBS that will further change the lives of our youth. However, some of you might be unsure about what mentoring is and what impact it has on kids. WHAT MENTORING IS Since 1978, BBBS has instituted a system that gives kids who are facing challenging circumstances

The volunteer opportunities in Utah are abundant, and now more than ever. At BBBSU, we believe that getting involved through volunteer work is one of the best ways to strengthen your community. Today, we want to bring attention to some places that are in need of a helping hand to achieve their missions in aiding the community. Here are some organizations that you can get involved in: https://www.standard.net/news/local/volunteer-opportunities-available-at-local-organizations/article_da3385e9-ad51-56e5-88bc-b8e0aaf198c2.html  

This article is brought to you by  Deseret News We call upon you all, members of Utah’s community, to reach out to us or other nonprofits to support, elevate, and mentor our most critical resource — Utah’s children. Utah youth, ages 6 to 18, have now learned that the 2019-20 academic year will finish remotely. That is hard to hear. Being away from a routine and friends is challenging for all youth. It isn’t easy

The donations Utah residents provide us with are what makes our mission possible. Our donors understand what kind of influence our programs have on kids and the positive change it brings to each of our communities. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah looks to connect with and support the children in Utah through stable relationships with an adult mentor. From the contributions our mentors and donors provide, our organization receives the infrastructure necessary to support