October 9, 2022 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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Seeking volunteers with basic computer skills to assist Day Center Guests one-on-one with online applications for benefits, employment searches, housing searches, and locating local services at Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering. Shifts available 1-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Adults only. Contact Maria Shior, 484-602-5505, mshior@bes-inc.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000Tz4voEAB

 

Community Bike Works needs volunteers to help in its food pantry at Keck Park, Allentown. There are a variety of needs from heavier lifting to seated work. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesdays & Fridays. Up to 3 volunteers each day. Minimum age 15 with adult. Contact Dave Edinger, 484-655-4869, dedinger@communitybikeworks.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000Tz2jUEAR

 

Our small dogs need your love and some social skills, as well as a daily walk, clean kennels, and fresh water & food. The dogs at the Lehigh Valley Humane Society in Allentown need attention every morning from 8 a.m. to about 11a.m. Adults only. Contact Steph Skyroitis, 610-797-1205, steph@lehighhumane.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000TxVmDEAV

 

Every year, Lehigh Valley SCORE helps entrepreneurs achieve new levels of success. Mentoring is a way for you to give back, connect with fellow business owners, and share your knowledge with others. 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.

Website link- https://www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C1P00000NvVjFUAV

 

Assemble Luminaria kits consisting of candles, sand, and paper bags for New Bethany Ministries at Center Valley Parkway in Center Valley 4-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday beginning October 18 until November 21. This is a great opportunity for employee, social, or faith-based and other community groups to volunteer together. Adult supervision required for volunteers under 16. Contact Tim Burke, 610-6915602, tburke@newbethanyministries.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000Tz9UHEAZ

 

Drivers are needed to take seniors or disabled clients 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

 

Volunteers are needed for vision screenings in Lehigh Valley public schools, preschools, and day care centers for children ages 6 months and up. Assist in entering data in our Spot machine to enable us to screen the children’s eyes and to help us with reading fun stories and educating the children about eye health and safety. Training provided by Sights For Hope. Flexible monthly shifts. Contact Rita Lang, 610-433-6018 x225, rita@sightsforhope.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000TykeVEAR

 

Join us on October 16th for our Open Gate Farm Tour 1- 5 p.m. at The Gress Mountain Ranch, Orefield. Help needed with many areas, including set up before the event at 10AM, visitor parking, bake sale table, food & beverage tables, ‘gate keeper’ for animal stalls, and breakdown after the event at 5PM. Minimum age 14. Contact Kathryn Gress, 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com.

Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000TyY5fEAF

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.