Be ‘YOUnique:’ BBBS of Southwestern Illinois is looking for 60 new mentors in next 30 days
Did you know for just a few hours a month you can change a child’s life and yours? Every child deserves to realize their full potential. That is why Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois is asking for your help to place a caring adult in a child’s life through our Be YOUnqiue volunteer mentor recruitment campaign.
The goal is to recruit 60 new volunteer mentors in 30 days from June 1 through June 30, 2023. Big Brothers Big Sisters is asking the community to help get a child off the waitlist by participating in the campaign and helping to recruit the next generation of life changing mentors. There are three easy ways to help the campaign:
- Take the first step and inquire about becoming a volunteer Big today.
- Set up a 20-minute presentation at your office, church or community group by emailing Heather at info@bbbsil.org.
- Like and share the Be YOUnique recruitment video on Facebook and help spread the word.
Being a mentor to a child doesn’t take special skills – you already have what it takes. There are over 50 kids waiting for a mentor in our area who need a mentor to ignite their potential.
If you are 18 or older, hold a valid driver’s license and live in St. Clair, Madison, Clinton and Monroe County consider taking the first step and learning more by visiting www.bbbsil.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois is an affiliate of the oldest, largest and most respected evidence-based mentoring organization in the United States. Since 1980, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois has served thousands of at-risk children across Clinton, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties through one to one mentoring.
