At Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Utah, we aim to focus on creating mentoring relationships between adults and children by offering volunteer opportunities in Utah. We aim to help kids achieve their full potential and create impactful memories. With this goal, we believe we can help our community grow. That’s why we believe in the power of mentorship!

 

Benefits of Mentorship 

Here are just a few reasons we believe in mentorship’s power. These benefits below are all ones we have seen manifest from our program. 

 

  • Improved productivity 
  • Skills acquired for the workforce 
  • Leadership skills 
  • Cross organizational knowledge 
  • Broadening of perspectives 
  • Increase of opportunities 
  • Ability to learn 
  • Ability to contribute 
  • Enhanced professional development 
  • Exposure to new ideas 
  • Networking 
  • Creates an inviting and open culture 

 

New Perspectives

When two people come together and create a bond, such as in a mentoring relationship, their mentalities, perspectives, and views can be expanded. One of these is the silo mentality. With mentorship, there is much collaboration and communication, eliminating room for the silo idea that you have to hide and conceal information. With two different people in different places in life, different views and opinions can arise, allowing for expanding knowledge and perspectives. 

 

If you or anyone you know is looking for volunteer opportunities in Utah with youth, visit Big Brother Big Sister of Utah: Home to learn more. Apply to experience the joys of mentorships and all the benefits that come with it.