{"id":110400,"date":"2021-12-25T20:47:22","date_gmt":"2021-12-26T01:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=110400"},"modified":"2021-12-24T21:52:03","modified_gmt":"2021-12-25T02:52:03","slug":"volunteer-dec-19-2021-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=110400","title":{"rendered":"December 26, 2021 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

AIDSNET, Bethlehem <\/strong>needs 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, executive.director@aidsnetpa.org<\/a>. Website link – https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R7utmEAB<\/a><\/p>\n

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INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION NETWORK LEHIGH VALLEY <\/strong>provides 24\/7 door through door ride service for seniors aged 60 and over and visually impaired adults to any destination in the Lehigh Valley. We need volunteer drivers to help us with the increasing demand for rides. All rides in Lehigh Valley only. Drive when and where you want. No minimum hours required. Must have own vehicle and clean driving record. Contact Jessie Shappell, 610-419-1645, jessie.shappell@itnlehighvalley.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE <\/strong>needs 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, tracy.damiani@scorevolunteer.org<\/a>. Website link – https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000KYGabAAH<\/a><\/p>\n

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PHOEBE ALLENTOWN HEALTH CARE CENTER <\/strong>needs lots of volunteers to engage with and transport our residents to and from for our annual bingo marathon and New Year\u2019s Eve party. Assistance is needed for the bingo marathon that runs from 1-4 p.m. on 12\/27, 12\/28\/ 12\/29, and on 1\/1\/22. Our New Year\u2019s Eve party runs from 1\u2013 4 p.m. on 12\/31. Adults only. Groups welcome. All volunteers must follow our Covid rules and wear a mask. Contact Eileen Mihocko, 610-794-5366, emihocko@phoebe.org <\/a>or Joan Wickel, 610-794-5364, jwickel@phoebe.org <\/a>Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000KYGbBAAX<\/a><\/p>\n

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  1. 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- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000KYGbiAAH<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    SPECIAL OLYMPICS – Berks, Bethlehem, Carbon, & Lehigh <\/strong>County is looking for Regional and Local Team Leaders to help with coordination of Special Olympics sporting activities ensuring our mission is met and policies\/procedures are followed. Head Coaches for swimming, basketball, golf, rhythmic gymnastics, and bocce are needed to help athletes train and compete at their very best. Contact Alexandra Rowlands, 610-850-0449, arowlands@specialolympicspa.org<\/a>. Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011P000017qDGSQA2<\/a><\/p>\n

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    THE CENTER FOR ANIMAL HEALTH & 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, cahwprogramsmanager@rcn.com.<\/a> Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R9CjXEAV<\/a><\/p>\n

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    THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield <\/strong>needs volunteers to assist with feeding and watering the animals, including pigs, goats, horses, ponies, alpacas, and Stanley Llama. Small groups also needed 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, gressranch@gmail.com<\/a>. Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C1P00000LpD3CUAV<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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