Sunday, April 18, 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.

 

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 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Contact Gina Loiacono, 610-776-7737, gina@habitatlv.org.

 

HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES needs volunteers each Saturday starting in April from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to help visitors discover history and fun at Burnside Plantation! Training available for greeter, docent, kid’s activities, pop-up shop, kitchen demonstrator, and more. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact Molly McLaughlin, 610-691-6055, mmclaughlin@historicbethlehem.org.

 

MARVINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Bethlehem is hosting a Community Clean-Up of the Marvine Pembroke Area 10 a.m. – 1p.m. on Saturday, April 24th. Meet at Boys & Girls Club (1430 Fritz Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017.) Min age 14 with adult. Garbage bags, gloves, and security vests will be provided. CDC guidelines for outdoor activities will be followed – wear a mask during the cleanup and maintain appropriate social distance. Contact Cesar Cordova, 610-865-0012, ccordova@basdschools.org.

 

MUSEUM OF INDIAN CULTURE, Allentown is looking for help painting our Bieber house and other needs. Some experience is preferred, and scheduling is flexible. We are also looking for people wanting to get their hands dirty and have some fun in the sun for grounds maintenance to mow grass, weed flower beds, and weed whack any weekday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Minimum Age 12 w/ adult. Contact Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, info@museumofindianculture.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 provides teacher education and operates a world-class school for pre-primary and primary-age children in Rwanda. Our Fundraising Committed is eager to recruit and expand into virtual fundraising and more. Plan for about 4 to 8 hours a month, including meetings and outreach. Enrich children’s, families’, and teachers’ lives Rwanda–from anywhere in the world! Contact Janet Brown, 484.542.7442, jbrown@teachrwanda.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 14, or 10 with parent supervision. 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.

 

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