January 3, 2021 | Youth & Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY RESTORE, Whitehall is always in need of eager, willing, and excited volunteers to help with accepting donations, cleaning, organization, and customer service 10AM-6PM Monday through Friday. Contact Gina Loiacono, 610-776-7737, gina@habitatlv.org.

 

MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY needs individuals to grocery shop for seniors who are unable to go to the store due to disability or concerns of COVID-19. Shoppers receive a grocery list and assigned grocery store and purchase the items on the list. Then, the individuals drop the groceries off at the client’s home. At times, the client may need assistance putting the groceries in cabinets, refrigerator, etc. Facemasks, gloves, hand sanitizer and other supplies to keep you and the client safe from infection provided. Contact Bethany Gray, 610-691-6708, bethanyg@mowglv.org.

 

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER, Bethlehem needs tutors at the center for their Virtual Support Program 9:00AM – 12:00PM Tuesday through Friday to assist children with assignments, homework, school projects, reading and math and can participate as little as one time per week or as often as the program meets. Background checks and facemasks are required along with daily temperature check. Contact Jackie Jimenez, 610-691-3355, jimenezj@neccbethlehem.org.

 

PHOEBE ALLENTOWN HEALTH CARE is seeking a Friday Front desk receptionist at Phoebe Terrace from 10AM-2PM with some room for variation. Spend time in a fun & friendly environment by answering the phone, greeting visitors and other assorted tasks as willing and able! Contact Daniella Bruno, 610-794-6000, dbruno@phoebe.org.

 

SHARECARE FAITH IN ACTION, Bethlehem needs many volunteers to help with taking non-Covid-19 clients to their vital appointments. All volunteers will have to attend on-line orientation, provide criminal background check and proof of insurance. KN95 facemasks & sanitizer wipes provided to volunteers. All clients will sit in back seat and wear a facemask as well. Call Lynn Heiney, 610-867-2177, sharecare8@aol.com

 

THE LEHIGH CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES, Allentown needs individual or group mentors to assist those recently released from jail, for their first 90 days, when they enroll in The Lazarus House, to increase the likelihood of success and prevent recidivism. The mentor will meet them on “move in day” and help with acclimating to their new environment. They will help with figuring out bus schedules, apply for public assistance and employment services. The mentor should check in with their client once a week, in person or by phone. Contact Becky Latshaw, 610-433-6421 x6113, rlatshaw@lehighchurches.org.

 

TRUTH FOR WOMEN, Bethlehem, owns and operates the Truth Home which is a therapeutic residential home for survivors of sex-trafficking. The home provides a safe place where motivated women can rebuild their lives and provides a warm, family setting for women in an intensive therapeutic environment. We are looking for a Part-time volunteer Grant Writer. Contact Carol Andersen, 570-977-0600, carol.andersen@truthforwomen.org.

 

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