{"id":107169,"date":"2021-06-26T20:04:29","date_gmt":"2021-06-27T00:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=107169"},"modified":"2021-06-26T00:20:48","modified_gmt":"2021-06-26T04:20:48","slug":"august-11-2019-youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-from-the-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=107169","title":{"rendered":"Sunday, June 27, 2021 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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AIDSNET, BETHLEHEM\u00a0needs community members & professionals (lawyer, CPA, clergy, physician, etc.) who live in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton or Schuylkill County to join our board of directors and help oversee our organization’s mission of building healthier communities by planning and funding HIV\/AIDS Care and Prevention Services in those six counties. All meetings are held every other month at our Bethlehem office. Contact Vickey McKinzey-Gonzalez, 610-882-1119,\u00a0executive.director@aidsnetpa.org<\/a>. Link to webpage:\u00a0https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R7utmEAB<\/a><\/div>\n

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GRACEDALE NURSING HOME, NAZARETH\u00a0is always hosting various recreational events for our residents.\u00a0Group or Individual volunteers are welcome to join us as we put on birthday parties, special themed dinners, our annual Family Fest picnic, holiday events, bingo games, or other activities aimed to elevate the quality of life for our residents.\u00a0Great opportunity for school clubs, church groups, or corporate team building.\u00a0Evening and weekend opportunities available. Contact Jennie Repsher, 610-829-3686,\u00a0jrepsher@northamptoncounty.org<\/a>. Link to webpage:\u00a0https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C1a00000IZSyrEAH<\/a><\/div>\n

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HISPANIC CENTER LEHIGH VALLEY, Basilio Huertas Senior Center, Bethlehem\u00a0is looking for artistic volunteers to instruct and encourage seniors (mostly Spanish speakers) in groups of 25 in a painting activity. All materials need to be provided. Four activity dates are Monday, July 26, and August 23, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Contact Liza Perez, 610-868-7800,\u00a0lizaperezleon@hclv.org<\/a>. Link to webpage:\u00a0https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R7rIsEAJ<\/a><\/div>\n

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LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE\u00a0needs Volunteer Mentors to coach Entrepreneurs at no charge for our local chapter in the nation-wide SCORE organization. We partner with the SBA and local agencies who assist small business startups or local small businesses who need assistance. Contact Tracy Damiani, 610-266-3000,\u00a0tracy.damiani@scorevolunteer.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER, Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas, needs volunteers at various blood drives throughout the region to give out snacks with a smile while monitoring donors to be sure they are doing well after donating. Location and weekday hours flexible. No community service hours. Contact Kathy Hoy, 610-691-5850 x1103,\u00a0khoy@giveapint.org<\/a>. Link to webpage:\u00a0https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R7uqEEAR<\/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>. Link to webpage:\u00a0https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C1P00000P7DOeUAN<\/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>. Link to webpage:\u00a0https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R7nDFEAZ<\/a><\/div>\n

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THE WHOLE LIFE CENTER, Easton\u00a0needs volunteers 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0and 4th<\/sup>\u00a0Wednesday of the month to assist with assembling boxes of food and then take out to clients\u2019 cars. Also, one or two volunteers are needed 9:30 to11 a.m. the 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0and 4th<\/sup>\u00a0Wednesday of the month to assemble boxes of Fresh Food for Seniors. All volunteers must be over 18 and under 65: we cannot accept volunteers for community service hours. Contact Donna Lavin, 610-746-6405,\u00a0donna@wholelifectr.org<\/a>. Link to webpage:\u00a0https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R7oteEAB<\/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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