July 31, 2022 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s in our lifetime! Volunteers are needed 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 24 at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem to assist with registration, children’s activities, and general set-up and clean- up. Photographers and walk route guides are also needed. Minimum age 14. Contact Lori Wehr, 215- 399-9219, lowehr@alz.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000R9YchEAF

 

Bilingual Volunteers Needed. Help Make an Impact! The American Red Cross is seeking bilingual volunteers to serve in the Allentown and Lehigh Valley community in a variety of ways including – recruit other bilingual volunteers, translation assistance, respond to local emergencies like home fires and floods to provide comfort items and financial assistance, and assist with casework for families and children who’ve experienced an emergency like a fire or flood. Contact Danielle Dietze, 570-202-7954,  danielle.dietze@redcross.org.  Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C1P00000PS3FSUA1

 

Are you good with technology? Share your knowledge of cell phones, tablets, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Smart TV with the residents at Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab. As this technology is new to some of them, if you could share your talents and a little time with us, we would be so grateful. Minimum age 16 or 13 with adult. Please contact Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000TxJQUEA3

 

Celebrating 42 years, the Museum of Indian Culture invites you to Pennsylvania’s oldest Native American Indian festival. The Roasting Ears of Corn festival is scheduled for August 20 and 21, 2022. Areas of need are food stand, parking lot attendant, children’s activity area, trash attendant, floater, kitchen food prep helpers & clean-up staff. 4-hour shifts. Minimum age 16 with adult. Contact Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, info@museumofindianculture.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000TnR2nEAF

 

Who doesn’t love to shout BINGO!? The residents at Phoebe Allentown love playing Bingo but some of them need a little extra assistance with finding the correct numbers on their Bingo cards. This activity takes place 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Adults only. Contact Dorothy Pense, 610- 794-5366, dpense@phoebe.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000TnNiaEAF

 

Drivers are needed to take elderly or disabled people grocery shopping and/or to medical appointments. Mileage reimbursement available and excess automobile insurance provided by ShareCare Faith in Action. Must submit to a criminal background check and attend an orientation training. One to two rides a month makes a difference in someone’s life. Minimum age 21 or 18 with adult. Contact Lynn Heiney, 610-867-2177, sharecare8@aol.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C1P00000Nd9RAUAZ

 

Help us collect school supplies for children in need at Walmart in Whitehall. Join staff, friends, and family to distribute fliers from The Salvation Army, Allentown Corps, to Walmart customers for our “Stuff the Box” campaign which supports our annual backpack distribution to 1500 children. Volunteers are needed on July 31st, and August 6 & 7. Select 2 hours to volunteer between 11am and 5pm. Minimum age 12 with adult. Contact Deirdre Govan, 610-432-0129, Deirdre.Govan@use.SalvationArmy.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000TnCn6EAF

 

INTERPRETERS WANTED to volunteer for The Whole Life Center food pantry in Easton. Distribution days are the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. A variety of Latino and Middle Eastern dialects would be very helpful. Volunteers would assist with filling out forms and work with our front desk to help understand and properly meet the needs of the people. Adults only. Contact Donna Lavin, 610-746- 6405, donna@wholelifectr.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000TxVgyEAF

 

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