November 20, 2022 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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Holiday Hope Chests volunteers are needed to help receive, check, sort, and pack donated gift boxes beginning 11/29 through 12/7 (except Sunday). Various shifts available. Some positions require heavy lifting. Minimum age 16, or 8 with adult. Individuals & groups use sign-up link found on Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley website: www.volunteerlv.org/holiday-hope-chests. Questions? Contact Julie Booth, 610-807-0336, jbooth@volunteerlv.org.

 

American Cancer Society has scheduled the annual Relay For Life Lehigh Valley event on Saturday, June 3rd from 2-10 p.m. at The Promenade Shops, Saucon Valley. Our monthly Planning Committee (second Tuesday, 7-8 p.m.) is in need of help with: Social Media (this is a remote volunteer position), Luminaria Lead/ Team, Kids Tent Lead, and Communication Lead. Contact Kristina High, 610-882-5774, kristina.high@cancer.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000U49s9EAB

 

The Lights in the Parkway 5K is a fun-filled event and a great way to kick-off the holiday season with the family. This festive 5K hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters Lehigh Valley takes place on the Wednesday evening prior to Thanksgiving at the Lehigh Parkway in Allentown. Volunteers are needed to assist with parking, directing runners on the course, and handing out water, hot chocolate, and cookies. Shifts from 5 to 8 p.m. Minimum age 12 with an adult. Contact Maggie Klingseis, 610-432-8000, mklingseis@bbbslv.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000U49UiEAJ

 

Tour guides at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts lead guests of all ages through the museum while presenting a lively and educational narrative about the changing styles of the decorative arts over more than three centuries. Training provided by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Minimum age 16. Contact Charlotte Filiciotto, 610-868-6868, cfiliciotto@historicbethlehem.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000Tz8WYEAZ

 

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

 

Give back in your own community, welcome patients and visitors, and support offices with various tasks. St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking volunteers to help us in our Medical Centers throughout the area. Multiple roles and locations are available. Find a Medical Center near you! Minimum age 14. Contact Volunteer Services, 484-526-4600, volunteers@sluhn.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/organization/0011a00000KYGbiAAH

 

Interested in blessing a child or family this Christmas? We have two fun opportunities. Purchase and stuff a stocking with gifts for a specific child in our foster care system or give our foster and adoptive families something they can do together as a family. Contact Emily Anthony at The Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Services and we will match you, 610-821-7706, emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000UD6z3EAD

 

Did you know that 90% of brain development happens before age 5? Join the Lehigh Valley’s Talk, Read, Sing campaign and help us spread the message that talking, reading and singing with children ages 0-5 builds language skills and gets them ready for school. Join United Way of the Greater LV as we create connections at the places in our community our families trust most – childcare centers, grocery stores, salons, libraries, laundromats and more! Contact Reyanna Keglovitz, 610-807-5729, reyannak@unitedwayglv.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000U44BmEAJ

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.