{"id":105971,"date":"2021-03-27T23:34:59","date_gmt":"2021-03-28T03:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=105971"},"modified":"2021-03-27T23:34:59","modified_gmt":"2021-03-28T03:34:59","slug":"august-11-2019-youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-from-the-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=105971","title":{"rendered":"Sunday, March 28, 2021 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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AMERICAN RED CROSS PA RIVERS CHAPTER, Allentown\u00a0is seeking bilingual volunteers to serve the Lehigh Valley community in a variety of ways including recruiting other bilingual volunteers, responding to local emergencies like home fires and floods, assisting with casework for families and individuals who have experienced an emergency. Contact Ann Borysowski, 215-384-7191,\u00a0ann.borysowski@redcross.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LEHIGH VALLEY\u00a0is looking for compassionate and energetic volunteers to become \u2018Bigs\u2019 for youth ages seven (7) to sixteen (16) in Lehigh and Northampton County. Our matches typically meet twice a month and can participate in activities that they are most interested in. Orientation, interview, references, and clearances required, and a commitment to being matched with your Little for at least one year. Contact David DelaRosa,\u00a0ddelarosa@bbbslv.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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CAMELOT FOR CHILDREN, Allentown\u00a0is looking for adults and teens (min age 14, or 6 with adult) 8 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays from June 21 to July 30th for our six-week day camp.\u00a0You will help us create the magic of childhood for special needs kids and their siblings with crafts, activities, special guest entertainment, and enjoy the playground and splashpad located on the campus. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact Emily Werner, 610-791-5683,\u00a0emily@camelotforchildren.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES\u00a0needs volunteers each Saturday starting in April from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to help visitors discover history and fun at Burnside Plantation! Training available for greeter, docent, kids activities, pop-up shop, kitchen demonstrator, and more. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact Molly McLaughlin, 610-691-6055,\u00a0mmclaughlin@historicbethlehem.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville\u00a0is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Nov-Mar) and 10 a.m. -4 p.m. (Apr-Oct). We offer long & short-term volunteer opportunities for those (minimum age 13) interested in wildlife conservation. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. For information on our Docent program, and our Crafts & Activities, Zoo Clean, and Special Events teams, contact Katie Lerch, 610-0799-4171 ext. 241,\u00a0klerch@lvzoo.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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MORNINGSTAR LIVING, Nazareth\u00a0is looking for a certified instructor in Tai Chi to virtually teach basic elements for one to three hours per week for small groups of older active adults in a retirement community 9 \u2013 10 a.m. weekday mornings and\/or one afternoon. Retiree welcome! Enjoy meeting interesting new people in a friendly work environment. Contact Laurie Brunstetter, 610-746-1334,\u00a0laurieb@moravian.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY, Bethlehem\u00a0is seeking team oriented adult volunteers willing to work outdoors on the first and third Saturdays of the month, April through October, to assist in the operation of the short demonstration railway and locomotive.\u00a0No experience necessary and training is required.\u00a0Shifts are flexible but must be committed to in advance.\u00a0Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact visitor services, 610-694-6644,\u00a0info@nmih.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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THE WHOLE LIFE CENTER, Easton, Driver needed Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10 or 10:30 a.m. to approximately 1 or 2 p.m. weekly, to drive a box truck to pick-up food from Sam\u2019s Club, then help unload, weigh and on different days deliver the food to other organizations in the Easton area. Must be able to lift at least 25lbs. Contact Donna Lavin, 610-746-6405,\u00a0donna@wholelifectr.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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