September 11, 2022 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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Client Choice Food Pantry shoppers are very happy to have the assistance to select their food and have it placed in bags from 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon for one or more days per month at Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank. Great way to get involved in the community. Training available. Minimum age 18 or 14 with adult. Contact Itza Castillo, 610-821-1332, aaefb1978@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000R8C1uEAF

 

Do you have experience in HR, staffing, interviewing, or relationship building? Have excellent communication, networking, interviewing, and research skills? Then we need you! Join the Red Cross Volunteer Recruitment Team. Present the range of volunteer opportunities available in a given area during community events and encourage community members to volunteer. Contact Danielle Dietze, 570-202-7954, danielle.dietze@redcross.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C1a00000Ae5urEAB

 

Serve on one of our three subcommittees- Quality, Affordable Housing; Vibrant Economic Climate; Regional Cooperation and Community Engagement. Slate Belt Rising, a subsidiary of Community Action Lehigh Valley, is a community revitalization initiative serving the boroughs of Bangor, Pen Argyl, Portland, and Wind Gap. In the coming months, we will begin implementation for projects in our new six-year community plan. Minimum age 18 or 16 with adult. Contact Vincent Behe, 484-523-0900, vbehe@caclv.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/organization/0011a00000t5KMcAAM

 

The Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor seeks friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to serve in community outreach role by attending community events such as the Celtic Classic in downtown Bethlehem or Beltzville State Park’s Annual Fall Festival to help communicate the mission of the DLNHC and help us spotlight the treasures of the D&L Trail and the Corridor region. Training and reading materials are provided. Minimum age 16. Contact Anna Kristjansen, 484-280-0390, outreachcoordinator@delawareandlehigh.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000TyELtEAN

 

Become a lifeline for Lehigh Valley seniors. A rewarding volunteer opportunity awaits you as a volunteer driver with Independent Transportation Network Lehigh Valley. Meet new people and make new friends as you drive seniors to medical appointments, grocery stores, or to visit a loved one.

Choose times, days, and areas you wish to drive. Must have own vehicle and clean driving record. All rides in Lehigh Valley area only. Minimum age 24. Contact Lois Favier, 610-419-1645, lois.favier@itnlehighvalley.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C1P00000MMOnhUAH

 

Greet visitors and provide available information about the featured artist(s) and the Nazareth Center for the Arts on Saturdays and Sundays for 2–4-hour shifts. Gallery hours are 12-4 p.m. Looking for people that can volunteer at least once a month but would love weekly volunteers. Artists consider bringing your art, craft or instrument with you to practice during your gallery hours. Minimum age 18 or 16 with adult. Contact Jenny Swanker, 484-554-5867, nazaretharts@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000Qym6SEAR

 

Work directly with the clients who depend on our Food Pantry to help make ends meet and make a difference in their lives. ProJeCt of Easton is in search of passionate volunteers to help serve the Food Pantry’s clients. Various roles on different days and hours available. Inquire with Morgan McKay, 610- 258-4361 ex.18, development@projecteaston.org. Website link – www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000TyLFLEA3

 

Interpreters in a variety of Latino and Middle Eastern dialects would be very helpful to The Whole Life Center food pantry in Easton. Distribution days are the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.

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

 

Visit our website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or contact us at 610- 807-0336, vc@volunteerlv.org for more information.