Volunteering

Volunteering is fun! Being a "Big Brother" or "Big Sister" is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable things you will ever do.

It's simple, too. You and your "Little" can share the kinds of activities you already like to do, such as:

Shooting hoops
Playing a board game
Going on a hike
Enjoying a pizza
Learning to cook Latin American dishes

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We also have a volunteer Board of Directors, volunteer committees and special event volunteers. If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please email us at info@bbsportage.org or call our office at 330.296.6655. We would love to hear from you!

On-Line Auction
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A Taste of Chocolate
Portage County, Ohio, August 14, 2008 -- Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 11 when Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County hosts its 3rd annual chocolate festival. The fundraising event will be held at the
United Methodist Church of Kent, across the street from Kent State University, between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm, after the KSU homecoming parade. Tickets will be sold for $5 and will be good for a sample from eight different vendors.

Sponsors, vendors, and auction items are needed. All proceeds will benefit the one-to-one youth mentoring program at Big Brothers & Sisters.

Sponsorship levels range from $2500 to $100 with varying promotional benefits in event advertising, signage, and print materials. Sponsors to date are kentnewsnet.com, Midway Auto Sales & Wrecking, Portage Path Title Agency, LLC, and Seven Seventeen Credit Union.

There is no cost for vendors, but each is expected to bring 500 samples of a chocolate-related item having a retail value of $1, as well as an auction item with a value of $20 or more. Vendors may also bring merchandise to sell. The event offers a great way to reach hundreds of people. Sponsors to date are Baker’s Square, Creative Memories, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Dunkin Donuts, Lori’s Little Wonders, Pampered Chef representative, Amie Martz, and Triangle Pharmacy.

For details on how you can become associated with Portage County’s only chocolate festival, contact Linda Carlisle at Big Brothers & Sisters at 330.296.6655 or linda.carlisle@bbsportage.org.

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Back-to-School Bargains
Portage County, Ohio, August 14, 2008 – Help Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County by shopping!
Back-to-school bargain hunters will find a wide variety of apparel at Fabulous Finds Thrift Superstore. Fall fashions featuring name brands such as Gap, Mudd, Levi, Elizabeth, and Liz are available every day. In addition to clothing, there are items for the college student that include quality used furniture, sporting goods, exercise equipment, bedding, silverware, house wares, books, movies, footwear, board games, and more. And everyday, customers will find that some merchandise is 50% off.
Fabulous Finds is located at 9058 State Route 14 in Streetsboro and is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm, and Sundays 11 am to 6 pm. A portion of all sales supports the one-to-one youth mentoring program at Big Brothers & Sisters.

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