{"id":115321,"date":"2022-12-24T22:36:03","date_gmt":"2022-12-25T03:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=115321"},"modified":"2022-12-22T22:38:07","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T03:38:07","slug":"december-25-2022-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=115321","title":{"rendered":"December 25, 2022 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Serve on one of our three subcommittees- Quality, Affordable Housing; Vibrant Economic Climate; Regional Cooperation and Community Engagement<\/strong>. Slate Belt Rising, a subsidiary of Community Action Lehigh Valley, is a community revitalization initiative serving the boroughs of Bangor, Pen Argyl, Portland, and Wind Gap. In the coming months, we will begin implementation for projects in our new six-year community plan. Minimum age 18 or 16 with adult. Contact Jaana Kelley, 484-893-1030, jkelley@caclv.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000t5KMcAAM<\/a><\/p>\n

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Help to impact the lives of young people of diverse backgrounds by providing life skills education as part of golf instruction <\/strong>that promotes positive values, physical skills, and sportsmanship. First Tee Lehigh Valley & Berks ask you to share your passion and join our Board of Directors. Meetings are the 3rd Friday of each month at 8 a.m. via ZOOM and at various locations in Lehigh and Berks counties.\u00a0Contact Fred Keller, 610-868-5290, fkeller@embraceyourdreams.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Qyn0CEAR<\/a><\/p>\n

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Do you have a strong back and a large vehicle to transport boxes of food? <\/strong>Northeast Community Center in Bethlehem needs assistance with food pick-ups from Second Harvest Food Bank 9:30 \u2013 11 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. Transport boxes in your vehicle to NECC and help to unload boxes into our food pantry. COVID vaccine card and a criminal background clearance required. Contact Paula Johnson, 610-691-3355, johnsonp@neccbethlehem.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UCqDrEAL<\/a><\/p>\n

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We have an online portal that connects you to the material needs of vulnerable children and families in our area. <\/strong>Easily get involved with Keystone Family Alliance and receive a daily email stating the needs of local families (i.e., diapers, pajamas, a crib, etc.). Purchase items requested. There is no limit to the number of people who can register as volunteers. Contact Maria Samaritano, 917-841-2307, maria@keyfam.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000RzUBSEA3<\/a><\/p>\n

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Do you have basic data entry skills and are comfortable working in an office environment? <\/strong>Second Harvest Food Bank in Nazareth would benefit with your support for about 10 hours per week to assist with processing PA Senior Food Box Program applications and communicating their status to the people the program serves. Contact Andrew Phillippi, 484-287-4015, aphillippi@caclv.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UtI0qEAF<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sights for Hope is in search of compassionate and energetic individuals to assist visually impaired clients during center-based and community-based programs. <\/strong>Our clients participate in life skills education, Support Groups, and social rec activities. Minimum age 21. Curtesy and sighted guide training is required for all volunteers. Contact Rita Lang at 610-433-6018 ext. 225 or email rita@sightsforhope.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000KYGZKAA5<\/a><\/p>\n

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Make a difference in the lives of our Special Olympics Athletes! <\/strong>Bethlehem Team leaders move our mission forward by overseeing the coordination of Special Olympics activities within Bethlehem local teams, and by making sure those teams are operating successfully. For more information contact Jackie Lipenta, 610-630-9450 x217, jlipenta@specialolympicspa.org.<\/a> Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011P000017qDGSQA2<\/a><\/p>\n

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Who else provides programs and activities designed to help young people overcome the pressures and limitations of their environment? <\/strong>The Caring Place Youth Development Center in Allentown is looking for a Cook\/Chef to oversee kitchen staff, prepare meals and supervise cooking 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Also restock donated food products as they are received. Contact Mary Griffin, 610-433-5683, mgriffin@thecaringplace.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UsjmUEAR<\/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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