{"id":110543,"date":"2022-01-08T23:56:26","date_gmt":"2022-01-09T04:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=110543"},"modified":"2022-01-07T19:01:29","modified_gmt":"2022-01-08T00:01:29","slug":"volunteer-dec-19-2021-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=110543","title":{"rendered":"January 9, 2022 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"
AIDSNET<\/strong>, 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>.<\/div>\n

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LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY<\/strong>\u00a0needs volunteers for the cats that are up for adoption at the Bethlehem PetSmart on W Union Blvd. This includes feeding, scooping litter, straightening the cage, and socializing with them. Be a feline friend \ud83d\ude42 We are looking for AM and PM shifts. The shifts usually are about an hour, but if you have more time to stay and play, that would be fantastic! Contact Steph Skyroitis, 610-797-1205,\u00a0steph@lehighhumane.org<\/a>. Website link-\u00a0https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R9GkZEAV<\/a><\/div>\n

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LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE<\/strong>\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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NORTHAMPTON CO. HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY<\/strong>, Easton\u00a0needs visitor services representatives to welcome tourists and local guests, provide information about the organization\u2019s programs & services, and provide information and assistance regarding activities and events in the surrounding communities. Training is provided and shifts of 3-4 hours are available Thursday through Sunday. Contact Sarah White, 610-253-1222,\u00a0sarah@northamptonctymuseum.org<\/a>. Website link-\u00a0https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R7rCdEAJ<\/a><\/div>\n

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ST. LUKE\u2019S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK<\/strong>\u00a0needs volunteers to assist in our lobbies,\u00a0inpatient 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!\u00a0Join our program today by calling 484-526-4600. Website link-\u00a0https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000KYGbiAAH<\/a><\/div>\n

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SHARECARE FAITH IN ACTION<\/strong>, Bethlehem\u00a0needs many volunteers to help with taking non-Covid-19 clients to their vital appointments.\u00a0All volunteers will have to attend on-line orientation, provide criminal background check and proof of insurance. KN95 facemasks & sanitizer wipes provided to volunteers. All clients will sit in back seat and wear a facemask as well.\u00a0Call Lynn Heiney, 610-867-2177,\u00a0sharecare8@aol.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS<\/strong> – Berks, Bethlehem, Carbon, & Lehigh\u00a0County 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,\u00a0arowlands@specialolympicspa.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH<\/strong>, Orefield\u00a0needs 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.\u00a0Minimum age 14, or with parent supervision is 10.\u00a0To arrange a day\/time, call Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122,\u00a0gressranch@gmail.com<\/a>. Website link-\u00a0https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C1P00000LpD3CUAV<\/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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