Sunday, March 7, 2021 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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 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.

 

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown, is looking to recruit volunteers to be a part of a run or walk group that will represent Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley at run/walk events in the Lehigh Valley. No running or walking experience is necessary! Just enthusiasm and availability to participate in race events throughout 2021. Contact Nancy Petiet, 610-861-7555, npetiet@cancersupportglv.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, ojaeger@lccc.edu.

 

HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES is looking for volunteers to help us with The New-to-You & Vintage Barn Sale at the historic Burnside Plantation for the pre-event set up (9 am – 1 pm, April 7-9) and the in person shopping event (10 am – 4 pm, April 10-11). Face masks are mandatory for all staff, volunteers, and visitors. Contact Jennifer Bender, 610.882.0450 ext. 27, jbender@historicbethlehem.org.

 

PA CARING HEARTS, Breinigsville is a foster-based dog and cat rescue looking for short or long-term foster homes for rescue dogs and cats who are waiting to find their forever homes. Support is provided. For more information, please contact Marjo Heimbach, 484-877-6624, mheimbach17@gmail.com.

 

TEACH RWANDA, Easton needs a Volunteer Coordinator to respond to inquiries about volunteering using the internet, so your location is flexible. We do modern teacher education in Rwanda and operate a preschool and primary school, as well as partner with other schools. Connect with potential volunteers in the Lehigh Valley and around the world! This is a fun position where you can meet dynamic people who really care about young children and their teachers! Contact Janet Brown, jbrown@teachrwanda.org.

 

THE WHOLE LIFE CENTER, Easton, Driver needed Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 10 – 10:30 a.m. to approximately 1- 2 p.m. weekly, to drive a box truck to pick-up food from Sam’s Club, then help unload, weigh and on different days deliver the food to other organizations in the Easton area. Must be able to lift at least 25lbs. Contact Donna Lavin, 610-746-6405, donna@wholelifectr.org

 

TRUTH FOR WOMEN, Bethlehem needs a volunteer to manage income and expenses for the organization’s May 1 fundraising event, a Kentucky Derby party. All work can be done virtually. Position requires basic accounting skills, attention to details, and flexibility. Estimated time commitment is 2-3 hours a week, including a final financial report to the Board of Directors. Contact Event Chair, Sally Ryan, 610-866-5755, info@truthforwomen.org.

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