December 24, 2023 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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Support Military Families by Serving as a Critical Community Services Caseworker for American Red Cross. Good computer skills with internet search tools and Microsoft Office Suite, as well as effective interviewing skills and pleasant and friendly manners respectful of human dignity are required. Contact Danielle Dietze, 570-202-7954, danielle.dietze@redcross.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI000000tFk92AE

 

Our residents love to sing and to listen to music, they just need some help getting to the in-house activity. Cedarbrook Senior Care in Allentown has live entertainment on Monday and Saturday afternoons 1:30-3:45 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help escort residents to the auditorium (includes pushing wheelchairs.) All volunteers must provide their COVID vaccine card, social security card and PA Photo ID/Driver’s License for Criminal Background Clearance. Minimum age 13. Contact Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000Uu3yeEAB

 

Harness your grant writing skills to create a compelling story about Family Promise of Lehigh Valley and draft boilerplate language for use when applying for grants. This project includes researching applicable grants that can support our organization as well. Contact Roslyn, 610-351-1368, director@fplehighvalley.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0NVI0000003RID2A2

 

Our food pantry seeks hardworking volunteers to assist with unloading the delivery van and stocking shelves on Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers must be able to lift 15-20# boxes of food and will bring down the donation to weigh and organize the food on shelves at Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem. Minimum age 16 or 14 with adult. Contact Shelly, 610-868-7800, mrivera@hclv.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WIbJyEAL

 

Marvine Elementary School receives a food donation every Friday to distribute to the community. We need help to organize and monitor the food when the community begins to take the items, check the sign-up list, and break down boxes. Takes place OUTDOORS, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Minimum age 20 or 16 with adult. Contact Luis Vasquez, 610-865-0012 x16815, lvasquez@basdschools.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00000IFIU82AP

 

Join PBS39 & 91.3 WLVR, TeleBear, and the PEEPSONALITY® outside in engaging the community with family-friendly activities and fireworks following the annual PEEPS® Chick Drop 1 to 6 p.m. on both December 30 & 31 at ArtsQuest Center, Bethlehem. We will be tabling and have resources and giveaways to hand out to those who stop by. Minimum age 14 with adult. Background check and clearances required. Contact us at 610-984-8146 or volunteer@wlvt.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00000IMgNM2A1

 

Video chat with seniors from your home. Similar to face-time calls, have a friendly conversation with shut in or lonely seniors in your community using your computer, tablet or smart phone to connect and provide a pleasant experience for someone that needs community connection. ShareCare Faith In Action SeniorCHAT LIVE is as close to face-to-face contact as it gets. Contact Lynn, 610-867-2177, sharecare8@aol.com. Website Link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00000GPhtt

 

While our cats are waiting for their forever homes, help staff at The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, Easton, clean the cat rooms and cages to ensure the cats stay clean and healthy. Volunteers are needed on weekday mornings from around 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Minimum age 16 or 12 with adult supervision. Contact Carolynn, 610-252-7722, volunteer@healthyanimalcenter.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000R9CkE

 

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.