CENTER FOR VISION LOSS, Allentown needs volunteers to assist clients with visual impairment during a weekly walk at the Lehigh Valley Mall from 9-10:30am every Wednesday. Training provided, but must have own transportation to get to the Mall. Current FBI Criminal Background Check is required. Call Rita Lang, 610-433-6018 x225, rita.lang@centerforvisionloss.
COMPEER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown needs volunteers for one-on-one friendship matches. Compeer matches volunteers with members who are in stable, mental health recovery. Volunteers spend time with the member doing things like talking over a cup of coffee, taking a walk, going to a free concert, etc. Flexible hours available in both Northampton and Lehigh Counties. Call 610-774-1450 or email compeer@pbfalv.org.
FEED THE CHILDREN, Bethlehem has a National Day of Service (9/11) Volunteer Opportunity perfect for friends, families, clubs, youth/church groups, senior citizens, corporate team building groups, and individuals available from 5-8pm. Volunteers will pack boxes of food and personal care items to be distributed across the Northeastern United States. Call Beth Baier, 610-419-9356,
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY – RESTORE, Whitehall seeks volunteers for ReStore Crew. Help needed Tuesday–Saturday; flexible hours; some training provided. Tasks include staging/ merchandising of donated items; assisting customers with sales process, including transporting purchased items; assist with housekeeping in donation center; greeting potential donors to determine acceptability of items. Long pants and closed toe shoes required. Call Camille Urbano, 610-776-7737 x318, Camille@habitatlv.org.
PENNSYLVANIA OUTDOOR VETERANS, Lehighton is a 50l (c)(3) nonprofit organization serving veterans and their families throughout PA. Their mission is to enhance and promote healing of physical/emotional well-being of combat veterans while connecting with nature and the great outdoors. They are seeking Letters of Interest for Board of Directors. Volunteers are also needed to help with fundraising, grant writing, events, programs, and administrative duties. Website: www.
SECOND HARVEST, Nazareth is in need of volunteers for warehouse sorting from 8:30am-2pm Wednesdays and Thursdays starting 7/25. They also need a volunteer for part-time receptionist help three times a week. Duties include: greeting clients, answering phones, filing and bulk mailings, assist Marketing & Development team. Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel, be able to multi-task, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude. Call Angelie Roche, 484-287-4015, aroche@caclv.org.
SPIRITRUST LUTHERAN HOME CARE & HOSPICE, Allentown is looking for friendly people to visit their hospice clients. No medical background needed. Read to clients, watch TV, or look at pictures. Volunteers set their own schedule after training is completed. Call Cathy Sweeney, 570-453-5265, csweeney@spiritrustlutheranhc.
THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield has volunteer opportunities for youth (age 10 with adult or 14+ w/o adult) to feed, water and care for small/large and exotic animals; do ground maintenance for stalls, pens, and pasture areas. Orientation provided; scheduling is at your convenience seven days a week. Call Kathryn Gress, 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY – Check our website www.volunteerlv.org for more holiday volunteer opportunities. Our website is updated regularly.
