Big Brothers, Big Sisters Participate In Around The World Night
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Big Brothers Big Sisters in Kosciusko County has created an Around the World Nights series of cultural events. The series was created as an educational tool to help volunteers connect better with their “Littles,” and also to give them some experience with other cultures. Each month through 2015 a different culture will be featured in the series. In April, they journeyed to Australia through the guidance of “Big Sister” LeeAnn Jaeger, who has traveled around the world. As they entered they got their passport stamped. Jaeger gave a slideshow and talked about her adventures in Australia and the different animals and plants that live there. She also brought a scrapbook and photo album of her adventure, and each child was able to touch a piece of camel fur. The “Littles” then pretended to be kangaroos, koala bears or crocodiles and pranced around the floor. Each child got a chance to sample crocodile and emu jerky as well as some Vegemite. There were many strange faces after tasting the Vegemite, according to the release from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kosciusko County. The evening ended with a craft activity that the matched “Bigs” and “Littles” could do together and take home. They each got to create the Sydney Harbor Bridge out of a paper plate, markers, glue and tape. Ten pairs of Bigs and Littles attended the match activity, in space donated at the Touch of Life Church on West Lake Street. The Littles are now anticipating their May journey through Ireland, which will be presented by Gennie Brissett from the OrthoWorks Diversity Committee. There are many opportunities for community-based volunteers to provide experiences for their Littles in the community, and this series is just one of them, according to the release. Throughout the county there are many partners who give free or discounted goods or services to help kids in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. If interested in becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister in Kosciusko County, contact Trina Hoy at 574-551-6386 or email Trina.Hoy@BBBSNEI.org. Enroll online at www.BBBSNEI.org
