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Mentors have positive and lasting effects on the lives of the youth they serve. Mentors help build self-confidence in youth, allowing them to realize and reach their full potential.  The volunteer opportunities in Utah with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah as a mentor can have lasting effects on both the mentor and mentee.  Why Mentor? Providing a child with mentorship is an invaluable benefit that one can impart to them. There are many reasons

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Since 1949, a month has been dedicated to increasing awareness of mental health issues in children and adults. You can help raise awareness through social media, participating in volunteer opportunities in Utah, and learning about mental health illness. The ultimate goal is to offer support and educate the public about mental health in order to increase public awareness, reduce stigma, and advocate for greater access to mental healthcare

One of the more special events Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah holds each year is Spring Fling. At this event, BBBSU celebrates the matches who are graduating from the program that year and also recognizes some outstanding participants from various programs. Each year this is a special evening where matches, Bigs, and Littles are celebrated and acknowledged for all their efforts. It is an event that brings together these amazing individuals to share a

Meet Big Christine and Little Drishya. Christine and Drishya have been matched for 3 and a half years. Christine had two sons, so she thought it might be fun to be able to hang out with a girl for a change! When her sons went off to college, she seized the opportunity to become a Big. Christine says, “When I was matched with 9-year-old Drishya, I was a little confused at first how I could

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah (BBBSU) is a non-profit organization that aims to ignite the potential of young people through one-to-one mentoring relationships. Through volunteer opportunities in Utah, there are various ways to help and support the organization. At BBBSU, our mission is fulfilled through the help of volunteers. Whether it be becoming a mentor, making monetary donations, or volunteering to help at a fundraising event, you can make a difference in a child’s