{"id":115013,"date":"2022-12-03T23:55:04","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T04:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=115013"},"modified":"2022-12-17T16:04:33","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T21:04:33","slug":"november-27-2022-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=115013","title":{"rendered":"December 4, 2022 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your kindness can help our residents feel beautiful. <\/strong>Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehab is looking for dedicated volunteers for our Allentown site to escort our residents to our in-house beauty shop 1:00- 4:00 p.m. on Mondays. Minimum age 13. All volunteers must provide their COVID vaccine card and bring their PA Driver\u2019s License & Social Security card, so we can do a criminal background clearance. Contact Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Qz0c9EAB<\/a><\/p>\n

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With over 26 trees on display across five historic sites, the Trees of Historic Bethlehem display is a time- honored tradition in Bethlehem! <\/strong>Guides will assist at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts to lead guests through the museum to see the Trees of Historic Bethlehem exhibit offered from November to early January and will be provided with general information to share with visitors while providing an engaging tour experience for visitors of all ages. Minimum age 16. Contact Charlotte Filiciotto, 610- 868-6868, cfiliciotto@historicbethlehem.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Tz8XaEAJ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Assemble Luminaria kits consisting of candles, sand, and paper bags for New Bethany Ministries <\/strong>at Center Valley Parkway in Center Valley 4-6 p.m. on Friday, December 9th and 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, December 10th. This is a great opportunity for groups to volunteer together. Minimum age 16 or 14 with adult. Contact Tim Burke, 610-6915602, tburke@newbethanyministries.org.<\/a>\u00a0Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Tz9UUEAZ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fowler Literacy Center at ProJeCt of Easton is now accepting volunteer applications for the position of Test Proctor. <\/strong>Volunteers will ensure a controlled testing environment that will allow test-takers to perform to the very best of their abilities for the CASAS test (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) and\/or the GED (General Education Development). Training required. Time commitment: 2- 10 hours per week. Contact Morgan McKay, 610-258-4361 x18, development@projecteaston.org.<\/a>\u00a0Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000TyrG8EAJ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Help us get ready to bring smiles to the faces of thousands of children on Christmas morning! <\/strong>Our annual sorting\/packing toy event will be at The Salvation Army Allentown gymnasium on December 12, 14, and 15. Shifts are available from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers will sort and pack toys (no wrapping). Contact Deirdre Govan, 610-432-0129, deirdre.govan@use.salvationarmy.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000U4EJ1EAN<\/a><\/p>\n

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Interpreters in a variety of Latino and Middle Eastern dialects would be very helpful <\/strong>to The Whole Life Center food pantry in Easton. Distribution days are the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.\u00a0Volunteers would assist with filling out forms and work with our front desk to help understand and properly meet the needs of the people. Adults only. Contact Donna Lavin, 610-746-6405, donna@wholelifectr.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000TxVgyEAF<\/a><\/p>\n

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Get into the spirit by wrapping toys for Women of Excellence Bethlehem holiday children\u2019s party. <\/strong>Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts and\/or pack toys in gift bags. Shifts available Thursday to Sunday, up to December 16. Volunteer at the event on December 17 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. Minimum age 14 or 12 with adult. Perfect for student community service hours! For more details contact Dr. Enid Jackson,\u00a0484-662-0599, bethlehemwomenofexcellence@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000ZZTMsAAP<\/a><\/p>\n

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Did you know that 90% of brain development happens before age 5? <\/strong>Join the Lehigh Valley’s Talk, Read, Sing campaign and help us spread the message that talking, reading and singing with children ages 0-5 builds language skills and gets them ready for school. Join United Way of the Greater LV as we create connections at the places in our community our families trust most \u2013 childcare centers, grocery stores, salons, libraries, laundromats and more! Contact Reyanna Keglovitz, 610-807-5729, reyannak@unitedwayglv.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000U44BmEAJ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Visit our website www.volunteerlv.org<\/a> for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or contact us at 610- 807-0336, vc@volunteerlv.org<\/a> for more information.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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