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

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FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY, Saturday, November 20th, is held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving. It is an opportunity for families to work together to serve their community, have quality time for busy families, strengthen communication, and have a positive impact on local communities. The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley has several local opportunities on their website https://www.volunteerlv.org/family-volunteer-day.

GRACEDALE NURSING HOME, Nazareth is looking for friendly & courteous volunteers to wait on customers (residents, staff, visitors) and complete transactions in our gift shop. Stock shelves as needed, arranging items attractively. Available Shifts are 1-3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays & Thursdays. Background check and orientation provided. All volunteers must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide a copy of their vaccine card. Contact Jennie Repsher, 610-829-3686, jrepsher@northamptoncounty.org. Website link- https://www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000R7qy7EAB

HOLIDAY HOPE CHESTS needs volunteers to donate wrapped shoeboxes filled with age-appropriate items for Lehigh Valley’s children in need. Suggested gift lists are provided on our website. This program, coordinated by the Volunteer Center, is a great project for large/small groups, clubs, classes, families, and individuals. To participate, go to https://www.volunteerlv.org/holiday-hope-chestsand fill out a 2021 Donor Pledge Form.

NEW BETHANY MINISTRIES, Bethlehem seeks volunteers to prepare for Luminaria Night 2021 from 3-5:30 p.m. on November 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, and 17th at a Valley Center Parkway location. We need to assemble 10,000 luminaria kits. Each kit will consist of ten paper bags, ten candles, and one large Ziplock bag of sand. We will take individuals or groups. Minimum age 15 (or 12 with adult). Please contact Emily Parker at 610-691-5602 ext.206, eparker@newbethanyministries.org. Website link- https://www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000R95C5EAJ

NORTHAMPTON CO. HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Easton needs visitor services representatives to welcome tourists and local guests, provide information about the organization’s programs & services, and provide information and assistance regarding activities and events in the surrounding communities. Training is provided and shifts of 3-4 hours are available Thursday through Sunday. Contact Sarah White, 610-253-1222, sarah@northamptonctymuseum.org. Website link- https://www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000R7rCdEAJ

SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Berks, Bethlehem, Carbon, & Lehigh County is looking for Regional and Local Team Leaders to help with coordination of Special Olympics sporting activities ensuring our mission is met and policies/procedures are followed. Head Coaches for swimming, basketball, golf, rhythmic gymnastics, and bocce are needed to help athletes train and compete at their very best. Contact Alexandra Rowlands, 610-850-0449, arowlands@specialolympicspa.org. Website link- https://www.volunteerlv.org/organization/0011P000017qDGSQA2

THE SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN’S SERVICES is hosting our annual Christmas party for foster families on Saturday, December 11 at Swamp Mennonite Church in Quakertown. We are looking for imaginative volunteers to create a beautiful winter wonderland scene that we can use as a background for photos with Santa. The background should be able to accommodate families of various sizes and be able to be wiped or sprayed down with disinfectant between uses. Contact Emily Anthony, 610-821-7706, emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org. Website link- https://www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000R90TNEAZ

WHITEHALL HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY needs volunteers for Fall Cleanup activities both on the grounds and in the museum. Please bring work gloves. Inside work consists of dusting, vacuuming and basic house cleaning tasks. Minimum age 14. Contact Alice Lieberman, 610-776-7280, whps@verizon.net. Website link- https://www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000R95VvEAJ

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