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Big Brothers Big Sisters seeking mentors

September 05, 2010 @ 10:45 PM

HUNTINGTON -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State is recruiting mentors for their School-Based Mentoring and Community Based Programs.

Those interested in volunteering are invited to a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Arby's, 1045 Winchester Ave., Ashland. Agency representatives will be on hand to talk about the roles of mentors in the programs.

WKEE, WTCR, WAMX and B97.1 are scheduled to be there to promote the event.

Big Brothers are especially needed, however Big Sister applicants also are welcomed.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a mentoring program serving at-risk children needing friendship and guidance in both a School-Based Mentoring Program and a Community Based Program in the Ashland, Ironton and Huntington areas.

For information about BBBS, call the local office at 329-8799 or 1-800-971-2101 or visit the agency's website at www.bbbstristate.org. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a United Way partner agency.