{"id":112880,"date":"2022-07-09T21:05:49","date_gmt":"2022-07-10T01:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=112880"},"modified":"2022-12-17T16:49:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T21:49:29","slug":"july-3-2022-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=112880","title":{"rendered":"July 10, 2022 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Provide Follow up and Recovery Planning Services<\/strong>, including referrals, for individuals and households following regional events &#8211; primarily home fires \u2013 for American Red Cross. May also conduct Intake and provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients. Services may be provided in person or virtually. Contact Danielle Dietze, 570-202-7954, <a href=\"mailto:danielle.dietze@redcross.org\">danielle.dietze@redcross.org<\/a>. Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Tn8CFEAZ\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Tn8CFEAZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seeking the services of a mason, or someone experienced in laying cinderblock<\/strong>. Flint Hill Farm Educational Center in Coopersburg is ready to proceed with a root cellar construction project. We have a diagram, a proposed site, and a backhoe and operator to dig the foundation. This project will be offered for a Community Education Series as the project progresses. Contact Kathleen Fields, 610-838- 2928, <a href=\"mailto:kfields1922@gmail.com\">kfields1922@gmail.com<\/a>. Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Tn9I5EAJ\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Tn9I5EAJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Help make a visit to the Lehigh Valley Zoo an experience for our guests to remember for a lifetime! <\/strong>Whether volunteering as a Docent, Crafts &amp; Activities volunteer, Zoo Clean team member, or in one of our other volunteer positions, you are helping our Zoo in Schnecksville further our mission of conservation and education. Minimum age 13. Contact Katie Lerch, 610)-799-4171, <a href=\"mailto:klerch@lvzoo.org\">klerch@lvzoo.org<\/a>. website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R9JS9EAN\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R9JS9EAN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spend about 2 hours mowing the grass while enjoying the natural surroundings in the Little Lehigh Parkway. <\/strong>The grass around the Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown must be mowed and weed- whacked on a weekly basis during the summer months. Perfect for individuals requiring community service hours. Minimum age 14 when accompanied by adult. Contact Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, <a href=\"mailto:info@museumofindianculture.org\">info@museumofindianculture.org<\/a>. Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C1P00000P7pzlUAB\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C1P00000P7pzlUAB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Museum guides help bring our region\u2019s history to life for visitors and aid their interaction with museum exhibits. <\/strong>The National Canal Museum in Easton is seeking friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to serve as museum docents\/guides who are comfortable speaking with individuals and groups and able to work on the exhibit floor for up to four consecutive hours. Training and reading materials provided. Shifts available 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Minimum age 16. Contact Anna Kristjansen, 484-280-0390, <a href=\"mailto:outreachcoordinator@delawareandlehigh.org\">outreachcoordinator@delawareandlehigh.org<\/a>. Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Tn5u8EAB\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Tn5u8EAB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for ICE CREAM! <\/strong>Volunteer to serve Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center residents during their special ice cream social every Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 &#8211; 3:00 p.m. from our ice cream cart. TB testing, background check, proof of COVID vaccinations and masking required. Contact Dorothy Pense, 610-794-5366, <a href=\"mailto:dpense@phoebe.org\">dpense@phoebe.org<\/a>. Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000TmuP0EAJ\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000TmuP0EAJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>St. Luke&#8217;s Allentown and Sacred Heart campuses are seeking adult volunteers to join our volunteer team. <\/strong>Help make a difference in your community in a variety of roles including staff and patient support on patient floors, OR Waiting Room, Infusion Center and more! We&#8217;ll work with you to match your interests, experiences, and skills to opportunities throughout the St. Luke\u2019s network. To get started, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.slhn.org\/volunteerNOW\">www.slhn.org\/volunteerNOW<\/a>. Contact Liz Deck, 484-658-0297, <a href=\"mailto:volunteers@sluhn.org\">volunteers@sluhn.org<\/a>. 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>Assist with the annual July Open Houses and the Vally wide Passport to History at the Whitehall Historical Preservation Society. <\/strong>Help is needed to monitor the Grist Mill and Grim House during tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 16, 23, 30, 31. Contact Alice Lieberman, 610-776-7280, <a href=\"mailto:WHPS@verizon.net\">WHPS@verizon.net<\/a>. Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000TnJClEAN\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000TnJClEAN<\/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>Provide Follow up and Recovery Planning Services, including referrals, for individuals and households following regional events &#8211; primarily home fires \u2013 for American Red Cross. 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