Sunday, March 14, 2021 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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NATIONAL CANAL MUSEUM, Easton is looking for museum docents with a welcoming demeanor to share their knowledge of D&L navigation history to ensure visitors have a safe, enjoyable, and enriching experience in our museum. Training provided. Various days/shifts available. Contact Pam Thomas, 610-923-3548 ext. 240, visitorservice@delawareandlehigh.org.

 

EQUI-LIBRIUM THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP, Nazareth strives to provide individuals the opportunity to reach their highest potential through the benefits of horse-related activities and therapies. Our Fundraising Committee is looking to grow and engage with more dedicated and committed community members with skills in Fundraising/Sponsorship, Operations & Logistics, Marketing & Promotion, or Finance. Time Commitment is 4-8 hours per month (includes meeting, outreach, events) and attend monthly, or bi-weekly committee meetings. Contact Pam Spigel, 610-365-2266, volunteercoordinator@equi-librium.org.

 

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville, could use the help of experienced volunteers with a background in construction, plumbing, mechanics, or similar, to assist our Maintenance Department to make some updates and repairs around the zoo. If you are interested in helping please contact us with a description of your area of expertise and skillset. Katie Lerch, 610-799-4171, klerch@lvzoo.org.

 

MORNINGSTAR LIVING, Nazareth is looking for a certified instructor in Tai Chi to virtually teach basic elements for one to three hours per week for small groups of older active adults in a retirement community 9 – 10 am weekday mornings and/or one afternoon. Retiree welcome! Enjoy meeting interesting new people in a friendly work environment. Contact Laurie Brunstetter, 610-746-1334, laurieb@moravian.com.

 

MUSEUM OF INDIAN CULTURE, Allentown is looking for volunteer Docents to greet and provide visitors with an educational experience about Native American lifeways and history as it pertains to our exhibits. Tour Guide shifts are flexible 10 am – 4 pm Thursday – Sunday. Training is provided. Contact Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, info@museumofindianculture.org.

 

NAZARETH CENTER FOR THE ARTS, is looking for volunteers (minimum age 16 with adult) to be present during art gallery hours March 20 and/or March 21, 1:45 – 4 PM. Duties include greeting visitors, providing available information about the featured artist(s) and the Center for the Arts, and close the gallery at the end of their shift. For this or future exhibit information contact Kathleen Reynolds, 901-229-0928, nazaretharts@gmail.com.

 

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 14 or with parent supervision is 10. 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.

 

VOLUNTEER CENTER of the LV, Bethlehem is seeking diverse volunteers for its volunteer leadership program, Project Blueprint, that develops and trains leaders to serve on boards and committees of local non-profit agencies. Eight virtual sessions are scheduled 5-7pm on Tuesdays, March 23 to May 11. Register at www.volunteerlv.org/proj-blueprint. For questions call Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, Karen@volunteerlv.org.

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