CENTER FOR VISION LOSS, Allentown needs volunteers to assist clients with visual impairment during a weekly walk at the Lehigh Valley Mall from 9-10:30am every Wednesday. Training provided but must have own transportation to get to the Mall. Current FBI Criminal Background Check is required.   Call Rita Lang, 610-433-6018 x225, rita.lang@centerforvisionloss.org.

FEED THE CHILDREN, Bethlehem is currently accepting volunteer applications for our Teacher Store. We are looking for dedicated and outgoing volunteers to help teachers shop for free school supplies and classroom furniture from 2:00-5:00 pm every Wednesday of the month, August through May. Check-in, check-out, assisting shoppers during open hours, and restocking the store during the week. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 1:30 pm. Restocking of the store happens during the week from 9 am-12 pm. Call Beth Baier, 610-419-9356, beth.baier@feedthechildren.org.

GREATER VALLEY YMCA, Easton needs volunteers for general light duty weeding around the building and around the premises on Friday, October 26 from 2-4pm. Call Dayvon Grays, 610-438-6065, dayvongrays@gv-ymca.org.

HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES invites you to volunteer at their Annual Historic Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run in beautiful historic downtown Bethlehem on Friday, November 23 from 11:45am-3:15pm or 3:15-7pm. Volunteers will hand out t-shirts and bibs to participants. Call Kristen Walsh, 610-691-6055, kwalsh@historicbethlehem.org.

ITTY BITTY KITTY, INC., Allentown is having their Annual Fall Purse Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, October 7 at Alburtis Community Center. They need volunteers (age 18+) between 9am-5pm to help with Set Up, Food & Beverage Sales, Raffle Basket and 50/50 Ticket Sales, assisting during the bingo by selling extra boards and verifying bingo, and Clean Up. Call Kathi Kuzo, 610-973-7400, ittybittykitty@bdog.org.

NORTHEAST MINISTRY, Bethlehem needs tutors to assist during their After School Homework Club. Children attend Monday–Thursday from 3-5pm and require assistance with homework, reading, writing, and school projects. All volunteers are required to complete background checks before starting their service. Call Paula Johnson, 610-691-3355, johnsonp@northeastministry.com.

PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY THERAPY DOGS, INC., Kutztown seeks volunteers with therapy dogs to visit residents of various nursing homes throughout the Lehigh Valley area. Bringing smiles to people’s faces is their pleasure. Therapy dog teams must be registered PoYC tested teams. For more info, call Helene Skopek-Krygier, 570-814-6078, poycdog@yahoo.com.

THE LITERACY CENTER, Allentown will be holding their annual Harvest 5K Run/Walk on September 30 from 1:30-5pm on the Lehigh Parkway. Volunteers are needed for several opportunities: Water/Aid Station Hero, Packet Pickup, Registration, Finish Line, Cheering Squad, Traffic Guides, and Parking Coordinators. Proceeds will benefit The Literacy Center and The Fund to Benefit Children and Youth. Call Judith Garger, 610-435-0680, jgarger@theliteracycenter-lv.org.