July 19, 2020 | Youth & Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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ALLENTOWN AREA ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY needs volunteers Monday, Thursday and Friday, and an occasional Tuesday. Volunteers will pack groceries 12PM -2/2:30pm into 2 bags each for the number of clients who have come that day. Everyone must wear a mask. Call Vanessa, 610-821-1332, aaefb1978@gmail.com.

 

ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION asks you to join ourMake A Meal and Drop Program to help feed our men here at the Mission. Prepare a meal at home with your family and drop it off at the Allentown Rescue Mission using our curbside drop-off. This allows you to fill your time while also filling the stomachs of hungry and homeless men. To sign up to make a meal, contact Food Service Manager, Terry 610-740-5500 ext. 328

 

EASTON AREA COMMUNITY CENTER is looking for volunteers (min age 18) for their summer camp program. Interested individuals should enjoy working with children aged 5 to 16 years old. You will be assisting with arts and crafts activities as well as outdoor sports activities. Volunteers are needed from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday from June 29 thru Aug. 7. Call Madeline Lozowski, mvleacc@ptd.net.

 

GRACEDALE NURSING HOME, Nazareth Be the reason someone smiles today! There are over 500 residents living at Gracedale who could sure use a pick-me-up! Why not spend a few minutes of your day sharing happy (non-religious) thoughts and well wishes with the men & women in our facility who have not been able to receive visitors or participate in group programs. Our dedicated staff would also enjoy some notes of thanks and will be able to distribute your cards, letters or handmade drawings to the residents. Both youth and adults are encouraged to help stimulate their imagination and bring smiles to the faces of all who view your handiwork! You can mail your items to Gracedale Nursing Home, attn: Jennie Repsher, 2 Gracedale Ave, Nazareth, PA 18064

 

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK, Nazareth needs Volunteers to help assemble Sunshine Boxes on July 21 & 22. Tasks include packing boxes of food, organizing and loading packages, and assembling cardboard boxes. Minimum age 16 with adult supervision. Volunteers must not have been in contact with a COVID-19 positive person or have family members who are at higher risk. Water, snacks, gloves, and masks (or bring your own) will be provided during your volunteer shift. Masks and gloves are required for all volunteers. Sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4BABAF23A5F94-volunteer6 For questions, contact Lizette Soto, at (484) 287-4015 or lsoto@caclv.org.

 

SHANTHI PROJECT, Northampton County – Teaching Social-Emotional Resiliency Through the practice of Mindfulness, is looking for Board Members with backgrounds in any of the following areas: finance, HR, and fundraising. Board meetings are held quarterly throughout the year. Contact Maureen, 610-829-9134, maureen@shanthiproject.orgwww.shanthiproject.org

 

SHARECARE FAITH IN ACTION, Bethlehem needs many volunteers to help with taking people to their vital appointments starting in May. All volunteers will have to attend on-line orientation, provide criminal background check, and provide proof of insurance. Cloth masks & hand sanitizer provided to volunteers. All clients will sit in back seat and wear a mask as well. Call Lynn Heiney, 610-867-2177, sharecare8@aol.com

 

VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY is continuing to support our community nonprofits.  In response toCovid-19 we have created a webpage to post information on volunteer needs as well as specific support of supplies for the nonprofit organizations. The site is updated regularly by the nonprofits.  Please visit  www.volunteerlv.org/covid-19 to see how you can help!

 

For more volunteer opportunities please visit https://www.volunteerlv.org/