October 15, 2023 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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Are you considering joining or currently serving on a nonprofit board and want to become a more informed participant? Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is offering LEAD Now; a 5-part leadership training program that provides relevant guidance on nonprofit board service. Each of the 5 sessions is a stand-alone session. This program is virtual, and each class time is 4-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct 17- Nov 7. Register at www.volunteerlv.org/LEAD-Now. For questions contact Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, karen@volunteerlv.org.

St. Luke’s D&L “RaceFest” is bringing a full marathon back to the Lehigh Valley! We’re also hosting a marathon relay, half marathon run, and half marathon walk all on the same day. Join Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor on Sunday, November 12 for a race weekend to remember! We’re recruiting volunteers to help in various roles, locations, time frames, and dates. Minimum age 18 or 5 with adult. Contact Aurelia Rapp, 610-923-3548 x229, assistant@delawareandlehigh.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000VwmRN

Would you like to contribute your time and talents to a mission that celebrates the rich culture and stories of the Lehigh Valley? Join us for a series of upcoming Volunteer Open House events to learn how to get involved at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Meet our amazing volunteers and shadow a tour. Minimum age 16. Groups welcome. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Oct 21 at Moravian Museum. Contact Charlotte, 610-868-6868, cfiliciotto@historicbethlehem.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/organization/0011a00000KYGaCAAX

Assist with lunch preparation, distribution, and clean-up for noonday bagged carry-out meals for low income and homeless food insecure guests. Volunteers are needed 9AM – 12 noon on Thursdays and Fridays at New Bethany in Bethlehem. Minimum age 16 with adult. Contact Brandy Garofalo, 610-691- 5602 Ext. 210, bgarofalo@newbethanyministries.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WISxOEAX

Do you have a band or play an instrument and want to share your musical talents? RUNegades, Inc. is looking for music groups to play along the half marathon course of the Bethlehem Running Festival at ArtsQuest SteelStacks to encourage and cheer on our runners on Sunday, October 22. The time would be either 8:15 a.m. until about 9:30 a.m. or 8:45 a.m. until about 10:45/11 a.m., depending on the location along the course. Contact Trish Eaton, 215-622-0460, trish@runegades.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WIU0EEAX

Stanley Llama and the pigs, goats, horses, ponies, alpacas, and other animals would love to meet you! The Gress Mountain Ranch in Orefield needs volunteers to assist with their daily feeding and watering. Small groups also needed to help with ground maintenance, composting, and cleaning of stalls. Minimum age 14, or 10 with parent supervision. To arrange a day and time contact Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000UtRuREAV

Can you help to deliver Thanksgiving meals to families on November 17? Some families with The Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Services are unable to come during our office hours. Meals will be available for pickup on the afternoon of Friday, November 17 between 12-4 pm. Volunteers can coordinate with the recipient families about when to drop the meals off at their homes later that day. Contact Emily, 610-821-7706, emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WISdZ

Volunteers are needed to assist with assembling boxes of food at our pantry from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at The Whole Life Center, Easton. Volunteers will then take boxes out to the people’s cars by the loading dock. As activities are slowing down everything can be put away and cleaned up. Contact Donna Lavin, 610-417-2067, donna@wholelifectr.org.  Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WISn7EAH

Are you considering joining or currently serving on a nonprofit board and want to become a more informed participant? Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is offering LEAD Now; a 5-part leadership training program that provides relevant guidance on nonprofit board service. Each of the 5 sessions is a stand-alone session. This program is virtual, and each class time is 4-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct 10- Nov 7. Register at www.volunteerlv.org/LEAD-Now. For questions contact Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, karen@volunteerlv.org.

 

Keep Oktoberfest guests hydrated with one of the widest-ranging selections of beer in the Lehigh Valley! Hosted by ArtsQuest, you can listen to traditional music and meet new people as you fill our signature Oktoberfest mugs and check guest IDs. Shifts available 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct 13-15. Other positions may be available. Contact Cory Stevens, 610-332-1370, cstevens@artsquest.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WIBOEEA5

 

Meet new people, make new friends, and most of all provide Lehigh Valley seniors with a lifeline to medical appointments, grocery stores, or to visit a loved one. Coordinated by Independent Transportation Network Lehigh Valley. Choose the times, days, and areas in the Lehigh Valley you wish to drive. Must have own vehicle and clean driving record. Minimum age 24. Call 610-419-1645 for details or email info@itnlehighvalley.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000VdCCD

 

As one of PA’s largest nursing homes, Gracedale is always buzzing with activity. Volunteers assist residents with in-house appointments including clinics and beauty shop. Opportunities available Monday-Friday between 9AM-12PM. Flexible scheduling. Background check and training required. All volunteers must be vaccinated against Covid-19. Contact Jennie, 610-829-3686, jrepsher@norcopa.gov. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000Vvpmo

 

Would you like to contribute your time and talents to a mission that celebrates the rich culture and stories of the Lehigh Valley? Join us for a series of upcoming Volunteer Open House events to learn how to get involved at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Meet our amazing volunteers and shadow a tour. Minimum age 16. Groups welcome. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Oct 14 at Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts & Oct 21 at Moravian Museum. Contact Charlotte, 610-868-6868, cfiliciotto@historicbethlehem.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/organization/0011a00000KYGaCAAX

 

Join PBS39 & 91.3 WLVR from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on October 14 for Family Day at Zoellner Arts Center. There will be free activities, crafts, treats, and more! Volunteers are needed to help set up, engage with families during the event and clean up at the end. FREE PA Child Abuse and Criminal Record Clearance required. Contact us at 610-984-8146, volunteer@wlvt.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WHyNn

 

The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, Easton, is looking for volunteers who can pick up donations on Thursday mornings (using our truck), and then drive back to CAHW to help unload the truck. Sometimes lifting is involved at the warehouses. Pick up donations on other days occasionally. Contact Carolynn at 610-252-7722, csouthwick@healthyanimalcenter.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000R9Cki

 

Wildlands Conservancy will be planting 700 native trees and shrubs in Saucon Park on Thursday, Oct12. Two shifts are available: 9 a.m. -12 noon and 1-4 p.m. We will be planting in pre-dug holes, staking the trees, and installing tree tubes and weed mats, so there are a variety of activities to suit ability levels. Minimum age 16 or 8 with adult. Tools, water, gloves, and snacks are provided – or bring your own. Contact Nic Ziegler, 610-965-4397 x115, nziegler@wildlandspa.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WIN6wEAH

 

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.