Celebrating NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH What is it? National Mentoring Month- developed by MENTOR™ in 2002- is an annual celebration in January that recognizes and raises awareness for the power of mentoring, with a national call to action to recruit new mentors. Calls to Action Share a Moment: Share personal stories of mentorship and experiences on social media. Give a Little Time: Sign up to be a “Big”- you don’t have to be perfect, just present. Dates to Remember Celebrate these special dates during National Mentoring Month by posting on social media! Use the hashtags: #BeBig and #bbbsci. January 7: I Am A Mentor Day. Share why you chose to become a mentor. January 11: Our Big Little Game Show at Grand View University’s Viking Theatre. Get your free tickets now. January 15: Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service. Honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, follow his philosophy of service. January 21: Thank Your Mentor Day. Show your appreciation for the mentor and/or mentee in your life! Facebook: BBBSCI Let’s be friends! Follow BBBSCI on: LinkedIn: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Instagram: BBBSCI BE BIG: Donate to BBBSCI and reach more young people with lifechanging mentorship opportunities. JANUARY 2024
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