Big Brothers Big Sisters asks us all to join the village during National Mentoring Month

Local mentoring organization is recruiting new volunteers to become mentors

 January is National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County is celebrating current volunteer mentors, also known as Bigs, and is looking to add to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Village by recruiting new volunteer mentors.

Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks to encourage the community to continue to highlight the importance of mentorship throughout the year. More than 150 youth in Genesee County are waiting to be matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister. It is imperative, to have volunteers, leaders and influencers from all industries to join this village of support for young people.

Flint and Genesee County residents can get involved in National Mentoring Month by joining Big Brothers Big Sisters as they recognize mentors on Thank Your Mentor Day, January 27. This is an opportunity for the community to thank those who have made a lasting positive impact through mentoring. Community members can share their thanks for a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County Facebook and Instagram platforms.

Big Brothers Big Sisters has also celebrated National Mentoring Month through days such as I Am A Mentor Day on Jan. 6, which showcased stories from current and former mentors, highlighting their motivation for becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and their insights on the importance of mentoring youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters also held the 16^th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mentoring Inspiration Celebration on the Dr. King Day of Service, with the purpose of celebrating Dr. King’s legacy through the promotion of mentorship and service in our community.

To learn more about becoming a mentor to local youth, visit bbbsflint.org or call the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County office at 810-235-0617.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters: The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County is to create and support one-to-one match relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.