Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is seeking volunteers to help in our Client Choice Food Pantry Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon for one or more days per month or Thursday evenings from 3 to 6 p.m. Help clients select their food and place it in the bags. Clients are very happy to have assistance and help. Training is provided on-site. Contact Amy, 610-821-1332, amy.hitch@allentownfoodbank.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000R8C1u

Assist with literacy activities in Pre-K through Grade 3 by providing individual or small-group support under the guidance of classroom teachers with the Allentown School District Foundation. Minimum age 18. Clearances and attendance at a one hour orientation are required. Hours and days are flexible, but volunteers must be willing to commit to a regular schedule of at least one hour per week. For the date of the next orientation, contact Cynthia, 484-765-4121, phillipsc@allentownsd.org.

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Dependable and friendly people are needed to help distribute food to local families and individuals at Grace Community Foundation food bank in Allentown from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the 3rd & 4th Saturdays each month. Minimum age 15 or 12 with adult supervision. Contact Patty, 484-788-4903, pmcnamara.gracefoodbank@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00002Q0Aaj2AF

Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth, is looking for a volunteer to run the Gift Shop 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming atmosphere while providing excellent customer service to guests. Background check is required, and orientation will be provided. Contact Jennie, 610-829-3686, jrepsher@norcopa.gov. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00003ycBmc

Lehigh Valley Public Media (PBS39, 91.3 WLVR & LehighValleyNews.com) volunteer opportunities include setting up our table at events, handing out free materials during events and tearing down when it’s all over. Or perform as mascot, Telebear, at some events. Clearances required. Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Deja, 610-984-8102, volunteer@wlvt.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001BaFZa

The Warming Station at River Crossing YMCA, Allentown, will reopen for the season from September 30, 2025, through April 30, 2026. Volunteers are needed from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m., seven days a week, to help welcome guests, serve warm meals, distribute supplies, and offer compassionate support to those experiencing homelessness. Contact Tami, tunger@ymcarivercrossing.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00003cRmIs

Volunteers are needed for St. Luke’s University Health Network gift shops at various campus locations throughout the Lehigh Valley. St. Luke’s volunteers help the patients, visitors and staff. No experience necessary. Training provided. Minimum age 16. Contact Karen, 484-526-4600, volunteers@sluhn.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00002QSuLq

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity that will make a difference in the lives of cats and dogs? Join the Events Team for The Sanctuary at Haafsville, Breinigsville, where you can share your ideas and match your interests and abilities to tasks that may also be done from home. The team meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm. Contact Susan, 484-285-5445, scimerola@thesanctuarypa.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI000049lkJZ

Visit our website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or contact us at 610-807-0336, vc@volunteerlv.org for more information.