{"id":101307,"date":"2020-06-13T23:38:42","date_gmt":"2020-06-14T03:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=101307"},"modified":"2020-06-13T08:39:53","modified_gmt":"2020-06-13T12:39:53","slug":"august-11-2019-youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-from-the-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=101307","title":{"rendered":"June 14, 2020 | Youth & Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SHARECARE FAITH IN ACTION, Bethlehem<\/b> needs many volunteers to help with taking people to their vital appointments starting in May. All volunteers will have to attend on-line orientation, provide criminal background check, and provide proof of insurance. Cloth masks & hand sanitizer provided to volunteers. All clients will sit in back seat and wear a mask as well. Call Lynn Heiney, 610-867-2177, sharecare8@aol.com<\/a><\/div>\n

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THE LITERACY CENTER, Allentown<\/b> is looking for virtual volunteers to assist with online GED and ESL classes beginning in June. Opportunities available for in-class assistants, study group leaders, and one-on-one tutors. Training provided! Prior teaching experience preferred and experience with virtual conferencing programs such as Zoom and Google Classroom a plus. Volunteer shifts range from occasional, to weekly, to multiple days a week. Reliable internet connection and computer with audio\/video capabilities required. Contact Kristen Walsh, 610-435-0680, kwalsh@theliteracycenter-lv.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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SIXTH STREET SHELTER, Allentown<\/b> is seeking volunteers to assist with weeding and other beautifying projects outside of our shelter. We have a playground and several gardens in need of attention! This opportunity allows for social distancing. Please bring a mask with you for entering the building to sign a waiver and receive a temperature check before working. Up to 4 volunteers from up to 3 different households can\u00a0be accepted on Wednesdays during our normal business hours, 8:30-4:30. We look forward to having you join us to make our outdoor spaces more inviting for the families we serve and our community at large. Heather Pritchard, 610-435-1490, hpritchard@caclv.org<\/a><\/div>\n

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WHITEHALL-COPLAY HUNGER INITIATIVE<\/b> needs 8 volunteers (min age 16 with parent) every Wednesday 12 noon -1 pm starting on June 17th at our pantry at St John’s Lutheran Church, 835 N 3rd St Whitehall to unload 4,000-8,000 pounds of food from our truck from Second Harvest Food Bank and then reload our truck with approximately 2,000-4,000 pounds of food for our Coplay food distribution. We have an efficient production line. You do need to wear a face mask. Call Shari Noctor, 610-730-8067, Shari@sharinoctor.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem<\/b> is recruiting high school students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade for their goLEAD Leadership Program which will take place from 9am-3pm on Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17. This program helps participants develop critical leadership skills via a virtual series, while preparing a capstone service project. Applications may be found on www.volunteerlv.org\/go-LEAD<\/a> and must be submitted by June 26.<\/div>\n

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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY <\/b>is continuing to support our community nonprofits. \u00a0<\/b>In response toCovid-19 we have created a webpage to post information on volunteer needs as well as specific support of supplies for the nonprofit organizations. The site is updated regularly by the nonprofits.\u00a0 Please visit \u00a0www.volunteerlv.org\/covid-19<\/a> to see how you can help!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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For more volunteer opportunities please visit https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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