{"id":110272,"date":"2021-12-11T20:51:33","date_gmt":"2021-12-12T01:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=110272"},"modified":"2021-12-10T18:53:02","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T23:53:02","slug":"august-11-2019-youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-from-the-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-49","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=110272","title":{"rendered":"December 12, 2021 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>AMERICAN RED CROSS PA RIVERS CHAPTER, Allentown <\/strong>needs team members to help save lives and prevent injury using our Prepare with Pedro program. The 30-45-minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education to youth in grades K-2 (ages 4-7) in school classrooms and other settings. Team member roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer. Contact Ann Borysowski, 215-384-7191, <a href=\"mailto:ann.borysowski@redcross.org\">ann.borysowski@redcross.org<\/a>. Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R9BbzEAF\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R9BbzEAF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHRISTKINDLMARKT, SteelStacks in Southside Bethlehem, <\/strong>needs a lot of volunteers for a variety of tasks at our newly expanded holiday festival! We ask that you please consider signing up for 2-3 volunteer shifts, Thursday through Sunday beginning November 19 to December 19. Minimum age 15, or 14 with adult. Contact Cory Stevens, 610-332-1370, <a href=\"mailto:cstevens@artsquest.org\">cstevens@artsquest.org<\/a>. Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R96mEEAR\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R96mEEAR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER, Allentown <\/strong>needs volunteers at our Cedar Crest Donor Center to give out snacks with a smile while monitoring donors to be sure they are doing well after donating. The two shifts available are from 10am-1pm on Saturdays, or from 7:30-11:00 a.m. on Mondays. This does require a 1.5-hour orientation and (free) PA state clearances. No community service hours. Contact Kathy Hoy, 610-691-5850 ext. 1103, <a href=\"mailto:khoy@giveapint.org\">khoy@giveapint.org. <\/a>Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R95r4EAB\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R95r4EAB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER, Bethlehem <\/strong>is seeking Spanish speaking tutors to assist students during our After-School Homework Club 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. Students range in age from 6 to 13 years old. All volunteers must complete background checks, wear face masks and be vaccinated for Covid-19. Contact Paula Johnson, 610-691-3355, <a href=\"mailto:johnsonp@neccbethlehem.org\">johnsonp@neccbethlehem.org<\/a>. Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R905NEAR\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R905NEAR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SHARECARE FAITH IN ACTION, Bethlehem <\/strong>needs many volunteers to help with taking non-Covid-19 clients to their vital appointments. All volunteers will have to attend on-line orientation, provide criminal background check and proof of insurance. KN95 facemasks &amp; sanitizer wipes provided to volunteers. All clients will sit in back seat and wear a facemask as well. Call Lynn Heiney, 610-867-2177, <a href=\"mailto:sharecare8@aol.com\">sharecare8@aol.com<\/a>. Website link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000KYGbYAAX\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000KYGbYAAX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong> ST. LUKE\u2019S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK <\/strong>needs volunteers to assist in our lobbies, inpatient nursing, emergency department or hospice by spending time socializing, providing comfort items, and assist staff with various supportive duties. St. Luke\u2019s volunteers are greatly appreciated and a valued member of our team! Join our program today by calling 484-526-4600. Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000KYGbiAAH\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000KYGbiAAH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE CENTER FOR ANIMAL HEALTH &amp; WELFARE, Easton <\/strong>is looking for people with a little extra love to give during the holiday season to help a homeless pet feel the love a home by fostering a cat and\/or a dog. For more information contact Rosaria Stoops, 610-252-7722, <a href=\"mailto:cahwprogramsmanager@rcn.com\">cahwprogramsmanager@rcn.com.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R9CjXEAV\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R9CjXEAV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield <\/strong>needs volunteers to assist with feeding and watering the animals, and small groups to help with grounds maintenance, composting, cleaning stalls. Minimum age 14, or with parent supervision is 10. To arrange a day\/time, call Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122, <a href=\"mailto:gressranch@gmail.com\">gressranch@gmail.com<\/a>. Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C1P00000LpD3CUAV\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C1P00000LpD3CUAV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>For more volunteer opportunities please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMERICAN RED CROSS PA RIVERS CHAPTER, Allentown needs team members to help save lives and prevent injury using our Prepare with Pedro program. 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