{"id":106603,"date":"2021-05-08T23:52:11","date_gmt":"2021-05-09T03:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=106603"},"modified":"2021-05-08T16:31:49","modified_gmt":"2021-05-08T20:31:49","slug":"august-11-2019-youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-from-the-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=106603","title":{"rendered":"Sunday, May 9, 2021 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ALLENTOWN AREA ECUMENICAL FOOD BANK\u00a0Board is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and energetic volunteers to assist in the fight against hunger in our neighborhoods. This is a \u201cworking\u201d board focusing on continually reassessing and expanding our nutritional quality, creating a first ever Client Choice Pantry, maintaining ongoing supplemental programs and providing financial and strategic direction to ensure longevity and stability for our Food Bank. Volunteers with accounting, legal and IT skills are also needed.\u00a0Contact Anne Egan, 610-433-6373,\u00a0anne.egan@allentownfoodbank.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Bethlehem\u00a0is looking for volunteers to support the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement by filling various Committee Chair positions including social media, auction, accounting, team recruitment, youth engagement, photography\/videography, sponsorship, tribute, and more. Contact Kristina High at\u00a0Kristina.High@cancer.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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CAY GALGON LIFE HOUSE, Bethlehem\u00a0is looking for individuals or groups for our Support Staff Task Force. Duties include providing safety and security to the residents and assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the house. Child Abuse, FBI, and Criminal Background checks, Mandated Reporter Clearance, and on-site training required. Various shifts available throughout the week, including weekends and overnights. Contact Christine Duddy, 610-867-9546,\u00a0christine@caygalgonlifehouse.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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FRIENDS OF JOHNSTON, Bethlehem\u00a0needs help at Camel’s Hump Farm Nature Education Center 9am- 1:00pm Saturday and Sunday mornings.\u00a0We have projects for all ages and ranges of abilities! Dress for the weather- wear a mask, gloves, and boots.\u00a0Bring a drink and snack. Minimum age 13 or 5 with adult supervision. Contact Victoria Bastidas, 484-241-6117,\u00a0victoriabastidas01@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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PA CARING HEARTS, Breinigsville\u00a0is a foster-based dog and cat rescue looking for short or long-term foster homes for rescue dogs and cats who are waiting to find their forever homes. Support is provided. For more information, please contact Marjo Heimbach, 484-877-6624,\u00a0mheimbach17@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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THE KINDNESS PROJECT, Emmaus<\/a>\u00a0is seeking general construction, carpentry, flooring, drywall, electrical and plumbing professionals to help rehab a new property in Emmaus to better accommodate the foster families we serve. Contact Jenae Holtzhafer, 484-232-9674,\u00a0kindnessprojectlv@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, Allentown\u00a0needs volunteers to assist office staff with computer tasks as well as various small projects. Proficiency in any of these programs is helpful – DonorSnap, SquareSpace, Adobe Suite, Google Suite, and Microsoft Excel. Sign up on our website\u00a0www.lehighcountyhumanesociety.org<\/a>\u00a0or contact Steph Skyroitis, 610-797-1205,\u00a0steph@lehighhumane.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY\u00a0is offering a 6-part leadership training program that provides relevant training on nonprofit board service. LEAD Now covers all aspects for board service. Each of the 6 sessions is a stand-a-lone session.\u00a0Our 2021 program is virtual, and each class time is 4:00 to 5:30 PM.\u00a0Check the remaining dates on our website.\u00a0Register at\u00a0www.volunteerlv.org\/LEAD-Now<\/a>.\u00a0For questions contact Karen Smith, 610-807-0336,\u00a0karen@volunteerlv.org<\/a>.<\/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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