December 27, 2020 | Youth & Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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AMERICAN RED CROSS PA RIVERS CHAPTER has a virtual volunteer opportunity to make follow-up calls to military members and/or families to determine if their needs are met, providing other follow-up actions needed for complete and timely client service. Time commitment: 2 days/week; 2-3 hours each day; approximately 15 calls per shift. Requires internet & database skills, training and background check. Contact Ann Borysowski, 484-403-4718, ann.borysowski@redcross.org.

 

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LEHIGH VALLEY is looking for compassionate and energetic volunteers to become ‘Bigs’ for youth ages seven (7) to sixteen (16) in Lehigh and Northampton County. Our matches typically meet twice a month and can participate in activities that they are most interested in. Orientation, interview, references, and clearances required, and a commitment to being matched with your Little for at least one year. Contact David DelaRosa, ddelarosa@bbbslv.org.

 

CENTER FOR CAREER PATHWAYS AND LITERACY, Allentown is looking for virtual tutors for our Adult Literacy program. Tutor via Zoom with individuals or groups in areas of math, reading, writing, social studies & science. Virtual tutors are also needed to assist English as a Second Language students with reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Flexible schedules and all materials are provided. Minimum age 22: bachelor’s degree & clearances required. Contact Olga Jaeger, 610-799-1946, ajaeger@lccc.edu.

 

LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, Allentown is looking for Cat & Dog Lovers! Cat Care duties would include cleaning, feeding, and socializing the cats while they wait for their forever homes. Dogs need daily walks – different time slots are available Monday thru Sunday. Orientation will be held for all new volunteers! Contact Steph Skyroitis, 610-797-1205, steph@lehighhumane.org.

 

LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE needs Volunteer Mentors to coach Entrepreneurs at no charge for our local chapter in the nation-wide SCORE organization. We partner with the SBA and local agencies who assist small business startups or local small businesses who need assistance. Contact Tracy Damiani, 610-266-3000, tracy.damiani@scorevolunteer.org.

 

ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, Easton is looking for volunteers to spend time socializing with patients emphasizing the special care provided to all patients at St. Luke’s! Our Patient Advocates are caring and compassionate volunteers and love what they do. YOU can join our team today to see how making a difference in the lives of others can be your passion too. Contact Karen Hein, 484-526-4600, volunteers@sluhn.org.

 

THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield needs 2 volunteers per day to assist with feeding and watering the animals, and groups no bigger than 5 to help with grounds maintenance, composting, cleaning stalls. Minimum age with parent/guardian supervision is 10 years old, without supervision is 14 years old. Volunteers are required to wear masks and to social distance. To arrange a day/time, call Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com.

 

UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY needs volunteers to make weekly friendly visitation calls to seniors enrolled at a senior center or assisted living as part of our initiative to reduce social isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic. To make these phone calls, you need to go through a background check facilitated by SeniorCorps. Contact Jonathon Vargas, 610-597-6409, jonathanv@unitedwayglv.org.

 

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