August 25, 2019 | Youth & Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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ALLENTOWN UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB, Allentown is in search of an Athletic Trainer Intern for their inaugural season in the United Premier Soccer League, a semi-pro soccer league. The intern will assist in looking after the physical fitness of the squad during match days from 8/25 through 11/23. Matches will be held at Cedar Crest College on either a Saturday or Sunday evening at 7pm. Call Emmanuel Ntow-Mensah, 862-213-7955, info@allentownunitedfc.com.

 

CENTER FOR VISION LOSS, Allentown is seeking volunteers to work with staff to administer vision-screening tests for preschool and kindergarten age children in Lehigh or Northampton County.   Reliable transportation to screening sites is necessary. Training provided. Call Rita Lang, 610-433-6018, rita.lang@centerforvisionloss.org.

 

GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PA, Allentown needs volunteers for Administrative and Community Development in Coopersburg. Guides/leaders are always needed, but today, you may volunteer to support the adults and the community in supporting girls. Teams meet once a month to find places for troops to meet, gain access to local schools, plan fun events, manage unit finances, become part of the “green team!” For more info, call Dale Marie Moelter, 267-443-0026, dmoelter@gsep.org.

 

LEHIGH COUNTY COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES, Allentown is seeking dedicated volunteers to be court appointed advocates for children in foster care due to abuse, neglect and/or trauma. These volunteers will be the “eyes and ears” of the Judge and advocate for the best interests of the child in court, visit the child at home/placement, monitor how the child is doing in school, observe parental visitations, and be in regular contact with the child. Call CASA 610-782-3858, CASA@lehighcounty.org.

 

LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK, MARATHON FOR VIA, Lehigh Valley is seeking volunteers for their annual marathon on Saturday, 9/7 (9am-5pm) and Sunday, 9/8 (5:30am-1:30pm). The Marathon starts in Allentown, goes through Bethlehem, and ends in Easton.  Volunteers help with registration, pack pick-up, hand out water to runners, and course marshal spots (cheering on runners) along the route. Shift times vary depending on day/location. Register to volunteer at www.viamarathon.org/. Questions: 484-239-4030.

 

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK, Allentown needs ten volunteers for their Great Allentown Fair’s “Buck and a Can Night” on Tuesday, 8/27 – 2 shifts (4-6:30pm and 6:30-9pm); 2 volunteers per gate for a total of 5 gates. First shift should report at Main Gate between 3:30-3:45 to check in; 2nd shift report to assigned gates. Volunteers receive free admission pass for any night of the Fair and a parking pass for the hospital deck to be used on the 27th. Contact Dannah Hartman, dhartman@caclv.org.

 

STRIVE YOUTH, Bethlehem needs dedicated coaches to help 8-12th grade students for STRIVE’s STEM Leadership Program. Help students to set goals for the future and to measure their progress towards achieving these goals. Each coach will be paired with 1-3 students. Monthly coaching sessions are at Lehigh University from 5:45-6:30pm. Volunteer orientation is on 9/25, 5-6:30pm at Lehigh University. Call Teranda Donatto, 225-571-6170, teranda@striveyouth.com.

 

THE SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN’S SERVICES, Allentown needs volunteers to join their qualified child care team to help with the children while their foster/adoptive parents attend trainings on weeknights and weekends. Whether you can commit to a single 2-hour session every other month or are willing to help with multiple dates each month, your help is needed. Standard child care clearances are required. Ideal opportunity for teachers and daycare professionals, etc. Call Jessica Jacobs, 610-821-7706, Jessica.jacobs@use.salvationarmy.org.

 

 

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