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ely kids need big brother, sister L Services is looking for vol- I. the big Brother and Sister lojram consists mainly of just ■end to a lonely child from a one- lily. Sometimes the child is from ■ne or in some way needs special Lrements are that the big sister Lbe 18 years of age and have a L of not less than six months, [the child once a week usually for I hours. "It is just being a friend, not a counselor, and one need not have experience," stressed Debra Martin, assistant coordinator for the Clackamas County Big Brother and Sister Program. Children are referred to her from Welfare. They are usually from 6 to 12 years old. Big brothers and sisters are matched ac cording to interests and hobbies in common with the children. months. She has sent out announcements on radio, TV, and different organizations and churchs. She has received only two appli cants. "It is hard to find volunteers for anything and people don't like to make commitments," said Martin. "The Multnomah Big Brother and Sister Program has been active for long time, but Clackamas County's program is having a hard time getting started," she added. Martin, who has just recently been ap If you are interested in being a big brother pointed to her office, has found that there or sister call Debra Martin, 657-2098, Child have been 15 referrals on file for the last six rens Services. ^¡Community College centimeters Colors by Muriseli Color Services