Updated January 27, 2019 | Youth & Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley



 

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem is looking for a volunteer (16+ years) to do fundraiser Coat Check at Hotel Bethlehem from 6:30-10:30pm on Thursday, February 7. Assist guests by hanging coats, hats, umbrellas, etc. All you need to provide is a smile and a cheerful disposition and accept donations. Call Nancy Petiet, 610-861-7555, npetiet@cancersupportglv.org.

 

EQUI-LIBRIUM, INC., Nazareth needs volunteers for their Spring session. Help empower special needs people to reach their fullest potential with horse-related activities. Training sessions have been scheduled for March 16 and March 23; prospective volunteers may pick one of these dates. Call Yvonne Darlington, 610-365-2266, volunteercoordinator@equi-librium.org.

 

HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES is looking for volunteers interested in planting/tending at the Colonial Garden at Burnside Plantation. The Garden is planted with heirloom seeds and plants and everything is grown organically. Plants, seeds, and compost are provided, and gardeners share fresh produce from the garden. No experience is required. Call Pat Corpora, 610-867-0915, pcorpora@aol.com.

 

INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION NETWORK LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem offers a rewarding opportunity to volunteer as a driver. Meet new people, make new friends, and provide LV seniors with a lifeline to medical appointments, grocery stores, or visits to loved ones in nursing homes. Choose times, days, and areas in which you wish to drive. Must have own vehicle and clean driving record. Call Karen Schiavone, 610-419-1645, karen.schiavone@itnlehighvalley.org.

 

LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE, LCC, 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 needs 1-4 volunteers (age 15+) to be “Tuckster the Penguin,” a costumed character, and accompany staff to deliver Valentine’s Day “ADOPT” baskets to local areas from 10am-4pm on Wednesday, February 13, and Thursday, February 14. Call Julia Bieski, 610-799-4171 x248, jbieski@lvzoo.org.

 

STRIVE, INC., Allentown is a STEM Leadership Development Program for 8th-12th grade students in the Lehigh Valley. They need help updating and maintaining their website, www.striveyouth.com. If you have web skills and would like to help get the word out about a great youth educational program, call Teranda Donatto, 610-336-4393, teranda@striveyouth.com.

 

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