Blog
There’s something about volunteering our time and resources that adds a little extra light to our day. When you give back to your community, it can also bring a little light to someone elses day. At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we offer volunteer opportunities in Utah to help local youth achieve their potential. But that’s not the only way to give back to your community. Random Acts of Kindness This is a simple way to
As part of National Mentoring Month, we want to highlight our Big Brothers and Big Sisters here in Utah. Our beautiful state is famous for having friendly communities, but that doesn’t mean that our local children and youth don’t face risk factors. We know that just from the number of Littles that we have waiting to be matched with a Big. The need is big and it is real. So how can you support these
At Big Brothers Big Sisters we focus a lot on the positive influence that our Bigs have on our Littles. But did you know that the reverse is also true? The nature of mentoring brings it’s own benefits to those who choose to take advantage of our local volunteer opportunities in Utah. Improved Skills One of the best ways to improve a skill is to teach it. The BBBS volunteer opportunities in Utah and across
Mentors play an important role in society. In fact, Big Brothers Big Sisters itself was founded on individuals who saw the need for positive influences in the lives of youth and children. So it’s no surprise that this vital role is so popular in our favorite books and films. This is why we are so grateful for your contributed donations in Utah. It allows our Littles to find influences like: Mr. Miyagi A classic example
One of our favorite things at Big Brothers Big Sisters is learning about the achievements of our Bigs and Littles. We owe much to the time and heart that our mentors give to empower potential in our local youth. This is what makes mentoring one of the most fulfilling volunteer opportunities in Utah. So what exactly is the role of a mentor? We could go on and on, but here’s a summary: Resources The mentors