Septembr 29, 2019 | Youth & Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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CARBON COUNTY DAY OF CARING 2019 – The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is partnering with United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley to present the first annual Carbon County Day of Caring on Wednesday, October 16. Community volunteers, local companies, and United Way staff will help non-profits with multiple projects throughout Carbon County. There will be beautification projects, trail cleanups, and more! See event opportunities https://www.volunteerlv.org/special-event/a0M1P00000LSa9SUAT.

 

CETRONIA AMBULANCE CORPS, Allentown is holding its 5th Annual Cetronia Open Golf Tournament on Friday, October 11 at Ole Homestead Golf Club, New Tripoli. Volunteers are needed from 7am-3pm to help monitor the prize holes throughout the day and assist with registration in the morning. Call Kim Blichar, 610- 530-5511,blichark@cetronia.org.

 

DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, Easton is looking for volunteers to help with their Half Marathon Run & Walk on Sunday, November 3. Volunteers will staff water stops, start and finish areas, and many places in between. They serve water and food, direct participants at road intersections and crossings, help present medals and awards, and cheer on participants. The course starts at the Northern Lehigh High School, Slatington, and finishes at Canal Street Park, Northampton. Use the Signup Genius link to select your availability: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=805084eafa62ca13-support1&view=calendar&mo=157262800&adsWidth=2&adDisplaySide=2.

 

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville is seeking volunteers (13+ years) to help with their 2019 Farm Fest on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6. Volunteers will help with tours of barnyard exhibit, lawn games, farm-themed crafts/activities, photos with tractors, mechanical bull rides, and more! Call Julia Seeley, 610-799-4171 x248, jseeley@lvzoo.org.

 

PHOEBE ALLENTOWN NURSING HOME needs a volunteer wheelchair transporter for their in-house Beauty Shop on Thursdays 9-10:30am shift. Gift Shop help is also needed on Sundays, 10am-1pm and 1-4pm; Mondays 12-3pm; Thursdays 9am-1pm; Saturdays 9am-12pm; and any other times for fill-ins when needed. Training provided and help is only a phone call away during your shift. Call Eileen Mihocko, 610-794-5366, emihocko@phoebe.org.

 

ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, Bethlehem, Monroe, Quakertown, and Warren Campuses need Volunteer Escorts, Patient Advocates, and Hospice Volunteers Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm or 12-4pm. Spend time socializing with and providing comfort items to patients and provide a lending hand to their staff by performing various duties. Call Amanda Wefing, 484-526-4600, volunteer@sluhn.org.

 

THE MIRACLE LEAGUE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Schnecksville needs volunteers (ages 10-13 with adult supervision) to help set up and decorate for their Trick or Treat on Wednesday, October 23 from 1-8:30pm. Approximately 200 kids with special needs come their field to participate in this event. Call Kristy McKeever, 610-769-2096, info@miracleleaguelv.org.

 

THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield is looking for volunteers to help with the Lehigh County Open-Gate Farm Tour on Sunday, October 20 from 1-5pm. There will be various volunteer opportunities involved with a petting zoo, raffle, pony rides, selling food/beverages/baked goods, etc. Volunteers are also needed to donate baked goods for a Bake Sale for the Open-Gate Tour. Call Kathryn Gress, 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com.

 

Visit our website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.