{"id":106659,"date":"2021-05-15T21:37:22","date_gmt":"2021-05-16T01:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=106659"},"modified":"2021-05-14T21:38:36","modified_gmt":"2021-05-15T01:38:36","slug":"august-11-2019-youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-from-the-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=106659","title":{"rendered":"Sunday, May 16, 2021 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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\u00a0Darby Keller\u00a0dkeller@bbbslv.org.<\/a><\/div>\n

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY RESTORE, Whitehall\u00a0is always in need of eager, willing, and excited volunteers to help with accepting donations, cleaning, organization, and customer service 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Contact Gina Loiacono, 610-776-7737,\u00a0gina@habitatlv.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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HISPANIC CENTER OF LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem\u00a0seeks hardworking volunteers to assist with donation deliveries to the food pantry. On Fridays, volunteers would go to Sam\u2019s Club collection site if needed, load the van, unload donation at the Center, count, and record quantities of donation, and organize food on shelves so it is ready for distribution. On the third Thursday of the month, we receive a delivery from the Food Bank where the same process occurs. Must be able to lift 25\u201330-pound boxes of food and willing to spend 2-3 hours working hard. Contact Diana Sanchez, 610-868-7800, ext. 245,\u00a0diana.sanchez@sluhn.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES\u00a0is seeking Gallery volunteers and Tour guides at the Kemerer Museum and Moravian Museum to lead guests through the museum while offering a lively and educational experience, and to answer visitors\u2019 questions. Guides should be comfortable talking to visitors of all ages and will receive training to provide a high-quality tour experience. Shifts are 3-4 hours long and two shifts per month are requested. Contact Molly McLaughlin, 610-691-6055,\u00a0mmclaughlin@historicbethlehem.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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MILLER KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER\u00a0is currently looking for reliable volunteers to prescreen donors at our Donor Center in Easton 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u00a0every other Saturday by asking donors 3-4 questions that are Covid related and taking a forehead temperature.\u00a0This is an ongoing biweekly opportunity. You must be over 18 years of age and out of high school.\u00a0Sorry but we cannot accommodate community service hours requests. Contact Kathy Hoy, 610-691-5850,\u00a0khoy@giveapint.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS PENNSYLVANIA-GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY POCONO REGION\u00a0needs volunteers to serve as primary point of contact for all questions related to COVID-19 mitigation processes at practice training site. Administer screenings and temperature checks to all participants (max of 8 athletes with 2 coaches). Monitor and execute safety protocols. Must have access to computer, internet access and a basic understanding of Google products (Forms & Sheets). Contact Coryna Barberis, 610-850-0449,\u00a0cbarberis@specialolympicspa.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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ST. LUKE\u2019S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK\u00a0needs YOUR help! We are currently seeking volunteers at all campus locations to assist in our hospital lobbies as a volunteer escort, assisting with wayfinding, delivering items to various areas in the hospital and other support. Minimum age 14. Visit our website\u00a0www.slhn.org\/volunteerNOW<\/a>\u00a0or call 484-526-4600, option 2.<\/div>\n
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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem\u00a0is recruiting high school students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade for their YLEAD Leadership Program which will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 12 to Friday, July 16.\u00a0This program helps participants develop critical leadership skills via a hybrid series (either in-person or virtual), while preparing a capstone service project.\u00a0Applications may be found on\u00a0http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/y-LEAD<\/a>\u00a0and must be submitted by June 25.\u00a0For questions contact Julie Huber,\u00a0julie@volunteerlv.org<\/a>.<\/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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