Sunday, April 11, 2021 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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AMERICAN RED CROSS PA RIVERS CHAPTER, Allentown is seeking bilingual volunteers to serve the Lehigh Valley community in a variety of ways including recruiting other bilingual volunteers, responding to local emergencies like home fires and floods, assisting with casework for families and individuals who have experienced an emergency. Contact Ann Borysowski, 215-384-7191, ann.borysowski@redcross.org.

 

CAMELOT FOR CHILDREN, Allentown is looking for adults and teens (min age 14, or 6 with adult) 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays from June 21 to July 30th for our six-week day camp. You will help us create the magic of childhood for special needs kids and their siblings with crafts, activities, special guest entertainment, and enjoy the playground and splashpad located on the campus. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact Emily Werner, 610-791-5683, emily@camelotforchildren.org.

 

FRIENDS OF JOHNSTON, Bethlehem needs help at Camel’s Hump Farm Nature Education Center 9am- 1:00pm Saturday and Sunday mornings. We have projects for all ages and ranges of abilities! Dress for the weather- wear a mask, gloves, and boots. Bring a drink and snack. Minimum age 13 or 5 with adult supervision. Contact Victoria Bastidas, 484-241-6117, victoriabastidas01@gmail.com.

 

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.

 

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Nov-Mar) and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Apr-Oct). We offer long & short-term volunteer opportunities for those (minimum age 13) interested in wildlife conservation. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. For information on our Docent program, and our Crafts & Activities, Zoo Clean, and Special Events teams, contact Katie Lerch, 610-799-4171 ext. 241, 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 a.m. 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.

 

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY, Bethlehem is seeking team oriented adult volunteers willing to work outdoors on the first and third Saturdays of the month, April through October, to assist in the operation of the short demonstration railway and locomotive. No experience necessary and training is required. Shifts are flexible but must be committed to in advance. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact visitor services, 610-694-6644, info@nmih.org.

 

SIXTH STREET SHELTER, Allentown is looking for Donation Volunteers to accept, sort, and organize donations at the shelter 9 am – noon OR 1 pm – 4:00 pm Monday – Thursday. Maximum of 4 adults per day: child abuse clearance and criminal background check required. Contact Cara Przybylowicz, 484-893-1129, cara@caclv.org.

 

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