Updated August 12th, 2018 | Youth  & Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley



CEDARBROOK SENIOR CARE AND REHAB, Allentown needs volunteers to assist with their Annual Car Show from 5-8pm on Tuesday, September 18, with a rain date of 9/25. Volunteers may assist at the food table, car registration (greeter), and/or assist residents in wheelchairs with coming outside to see all the cars and enjoy the music. Feel free to have a friend or family member sign up. Call Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org.

 

COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS, Allentown is looking for volunteers to teach the class in their Earn-a-Bike program. This program teaches students (ages 9-17) basic bike mechanics and safety over a 12 week course. Mentors aid students as they fix their bike and learn communication and teamwork skills. Upon completion of the course, students earn their refurbished bike and a new helmet. No mechanic experience is necessary. Call Hannah Miller, 610-434-1140, Hannah@communitybikeworks.org.

 

HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES needs volunteers to help with Apple Days at Burnside Plantation from 9am-4:30pm on Saturday, September 8th and Sunday, September 9th. If you love everything fall, then volunteering at this family-fun festival is perfect for you. Call Kristen Walsh, 610-691-6055, kwalsh@historicbethlehem.org.

 

ITTY BITTY KITTY, INC., Allentown is looking for volunteers to help at their shelter mornings anytime between the hours of 8-11am. Duties include feeding the cats, cleaning the litter boxes, cleaning up the rooms where the cats are, and playing with the cats when all the other required tasks are completed. Must attend a training session prior to volunteering. Next training is scheduled for August 18 at 9:30am. Please call if you are planning to attend. Call Kathi Kuzo, 610-973-7400, ittybittykitty@bdog.org.

 

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, Allentown is looking for youth volunteers (age 16+) to assist with preparations for Nearly New Sale by helping to sort donated goods throughout the year, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm. Training of one hour will be set up upon sign-up. Call Stephanie Bennett, 610-435-3571, sbennett@lvjcc.org.

 

MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Bethlehem is seeking meal delivery volunteers (18+years). Volunteer daily or as little as twice each month, according to your availability. Volunteers must possess a valid driver’s license and have car insurance. Application process includes criminal background check, orientation, and on-the-road training. Call Keri Young, 610-691-1030 x20, keriy@mealsonwheelspa.org.

 

MUSEUM OF INDIAN CULTURE, Allentown needs volunteers for their 38th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival on 8/18 & 8/19: Food Prep, Children’s Activities, and Hospitality. Set Up and Clean Up help needed. Volunteers must wear sturdy shoes and dress weather appropriate. Various shifts/times/ age minimums available. For more info, call Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, info@museumofindianculture.org.

 

NCC CENTER FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS, Fowler Southside Center seeks volunteer classroom aide tutors for possible future openings in Adult Basic Education, GED Test preparation, and English as a Second Language classrooms. A Volunteer Tutor Orientation will be held in August, 2018. Pre-registration is required. For more info and to register, call Kathy Rector, 610-332-6424, krector@northampton.edu.

 

VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY – Check our website www.volunteerlv.org for more holiday volunteer opportunities.  Our website is updated regularly.