Dependable and friendly people are needed to help distribute food to local families and individuals at Grace Community Foundation food bank in Allentown from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on the 3rd & 4th Saturdays each month. Minimum age 15 or 12 with adult supervision. Contact Patty, 484-788-4903, pmcnamara.gracefoodbank@gmail.com. Website link-www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00004dwfiI2AQ
Every child deserves a voice. As a Lehigh County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer, you will advocate and be a voice for vulnerable children in court and ensure they find safe, nurturing homes. Your time, your heart, and your words can change a child’s life for the better! Step up. Speak out. Make a difference. Minimum age 21. Contact Erin, 610-782-3858, erincolon@lehighcounty.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00003DzIDj
Lehigh Valley Public Media in Bethlehem invites volunteers to PEEPSFEST from 2 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 30 & 31 to help with Friendship bracelets, wayfinding, the igloo and TeleBear handling. Application and background checks required. Contact Deja, 610-984-8102, volunteer@wlvt.org. Website link-www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00004hIIC42AO
The Holidays are Here! The Christmas Parties at the Phoebe Nursing Home in Allentown could use as much help as possible from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 22 & 23, to set-up and clean-up the party, transport residents to and from the party, deliver presents to the residents, serve food and overall bring the holiday spirit of the season to Phoebe. Minimum age 13 with adult. Contact Joan, 610-435-9037, jwickel@phoebe.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00004kjcLR
Volunteers are needed for St. Luke’s University Health Network gift shops at various campus locations throughout the Lehigh Valley. St. Luke’s volunteers help the patients, visitors and staff. No experience necessary. Training provided. Minimum age 16. Contact Karen, 484-526-4600, volunteers@sluhn.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00002QSuLq
Sights for Hope is in search of compassionate and energetic individuals to assist visually impaired clients during center-based and community-based programs. Our clients participate in life skills education, Support Groups, and social rec activities 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. weekdays. Minimum age 21. Courtesy and sighted guide training is required for all volunteers. Contact Rita Lang at 610-433-6018 ext. 225 or email rita@sightsforhope.org. Website link-www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000UtORR
Children can read to dogs or cats at The Center For Animal Health & Welfare in Easton. One child per adult. Books are available or bring your own. This activity encourages children to read and helps our shelter animals get used to being around kids, which can make them more adoptable! Contact Carolynn, (610) 252-7722, csouthwick@healthyanimalcenter.org. Website link-www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000RzRxV
The Sanctuary at Haafsville, a private non-profit animal rescue organization, is seeking Board members with a passion for animal welfare to help guide our organization’s growth. We need members with extensive experience in the following areas: Fundraising and Resource Development, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Communications, Technology (IT Support). Contact Tanya, 610-973-4449, tsmargiassi@thesanctuarypa.org. Website link-www.volunteerlv.org/board-members-needed.
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.
