{"id":110445,"date":"2022-01-02T07:26:09","date_gmt":"2022-01-02T12:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=110445"},"modified":"2022-01-02T07:26:33","modified_gmt":"2022-01-02T12:26:33","slug":"volunteer-dec-19-2021-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=110445","title":{"rendered":"January 2, 2022 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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, ann.borysowski@redcross.org<\/a>. Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R9BbzEAF<\/a><\/p>\n

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CEDARBROOK SENIOR CARE AND REHAB – Fountain Hill & Allentown <\/strong>invites you to become a member of our auxiliary. This wonderful group raises money to purchase special things for our residents throughout the year. It\u2019s easy to join and fun to be a part of this amazing group. We are currently looking for new members and will begin having monthly meetings in 2022. Contact Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org<\/a>. Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R9BpcEAF<\/a><\/p>\n

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GREATER VALLEY YMCA <\/strong>is seeking community volunteers to join us for our “Read With Me” guest reader project. Volunteers will join us at one of our branches (Allentown or Slate Belt) from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to read a nutrition education-based kids book to a childcare classroom and participate in a nutrition-based activity with the children. All books and activity materials are provided. Minimum age 16; suitable for a group of two. Contact Haley Turner, 610-438-6065, haleyturner@gv-ymca.org<\/a>. Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000pdGrVAAU<\/a><\/p>\n

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HISPANIC CENTER LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem <\/strong>is looking for volunteers to assist with food prep, serving & interacting with our seniors, and keeping our kitchen space neat & organized. No habla espa\u00f1ol? No problemo! We can teach you, too! We need 3 volunteers from Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the kitchen area. Contact Liza Perez, 610-868-7800, lizaperezleon@hclv.org<\/a>. Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R9DXSEA3<\/a><\/p>\n

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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, khoy@giveapint.org<\/a>. Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R95r4EAB<\/a><\/p>\n

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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, johnsonp@neccbethlehem.org<\/a>. Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R905NEAR<\/a><\/p>\n

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TURNING POINT OF LEHIGH VALLEY <\/strong>is looking for a group of 3-4 people with 2 minivans\/SUVs\/pickup trucks to pick up and load our order on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Second Harvest Food Bank in Nazareth between 12-3 p.m. and then drop off at a location about 15 miles towards the Bethlehem area and unload. Contact Andrea Search 610-797-0530 x229, andreas@turningpointlv.org<\/a>. Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R9DR3EAN<\/a><\/p>\n

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THE WHOLE LIFE CENTER, Easton <\/strong>needs strong volunteers 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays to help unload the truck from Sam\u2019s Club, weigh each box, put food in freezers or fridge, then reload truck for additional deliveries. Max group of 4 and all volunteers must be over 18 and under 65: we cannot accept volunteers for community service hours. Contact Donna Lavin, 610-746- 6405, donna@wholelifectr.org<\/a>. Webpage link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R8US9EAN<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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