Updated October 7th, 2018 | Youth  & Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley



 

LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY is looking for energetic dog lovers (min age 18) to help our large dogs get some much-needed daily exercise. Various shifts available. Call to schedule an orientation, Stephanie Skyriotis, 610-797-1205, steph@lehighhumane.org.

LEHIGH COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS is looking for someone to prepare our monthly newsletter with articles and photos about ongoing events, news, fundraisers, etc. for our organization. Call Patty Feninez, 484-274-8544, lcsopa.publicrelations@gmail.com.

 

LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE, LCCC, Schnecksville needs experienced business people to provide confidential business mentoring services in person and online.   Lead seminars and workshops to help small business owners meet goals and achieve success. Training provided. Call Tracy Damiani, 610-266-3000, tracy.damiani@scorevolunteer.org.

 

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville is open 7 days a week from 10am-4pm and is looking for volunteers to help on weekdays (Mon.-Fri.). Volunteers help at a variety of interactive stations including: Giraffe Feedings, Lorikeet Landing, Goat and Barn Yard Exhibit Team, and Kangaroo Tour Team. Call Julia Bieski, 610-799-4171 x248, jbieski@lvzoo.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.

 

PHOEBE ALLENTOWN HEALTH CARE CENTER needs adult van drivers (CDL License required) to transport residents with Community Life Staff on local trips – lunch, theater, sporting events, shopping, etc. Also needed are adult cashiers for our gift shop for afternoon shifts (12-3pm) and evenings (3-7pm). Call Eileen Mihocko, 610-794-5366, emihocko@phoebe.org.

 

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 SALVATION ARMY FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SERVICES is seeking energetic individuals that want to make a difference in the lives of foster children and families in the Lehigh Valley to join our Rock N Run 4 Kids Committee! The 8th Annual 10K, 5K & Kids Fun Run event will be held in May. Flexible hours, with the ability to do much of the work on your own time. Group meetings are held once a month in the early evening, Call Jessica Jacobs, (610) 821-7706, jessica.jacobs@use.salvationarmy.org.

 

 

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