{"id":115544,"date":"2023-01-14T22:57:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-15T03:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=115544"},"modified":"2023-01-14T22:57:47","modified_gmt":"2023-01-15T03:57:47","slug":"january-1-2023-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=115544","title":{"rendered":"January 15, 2023 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering needs a specialized volunteer to help with our various email communications.\u00a0The volunteer should have working knowledge and experience with email clients (specifically Mail Chimp and will need to be able to work within a team setting that meets monthly via virtual meetings. Working knowledge of Excel is a plus. Contact Maria Shior, 484 602-5505,\u00a0<\/a>mshior@bes-inc.org<\/a>. Website link-\u00a0www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UtNmQEAV<\/a><\/p>\n

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The National Canal Museum (NCM) is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with our children’s program, Kids on the Canal!\u00a0Volunteers should enjoy doing crafts and demonstrating planned activities to kids visiting the museum every 3rd Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. from April to December. Tasks include setup\/cleanup and interacting with kids and families as they visit. Training provided and clearances required. Contact Anna Kristjansen, 610-923-3548,\u00a0outreachcoordinator@delawareandlehigh.org<\/a>. Website link-\u00a0www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UtVOTEA3<\/a><\/p>\n

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This is a great opportunity for groups to volunteer together!\u00a0Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley in Bethlehem seeks hardworking volunteers to assist with stocking shelves after Second Harvest monthly delivery 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month.\u00a0Volunteers must be able to lift 15\u201320-pound boxes of food. Shifts can be flexible. Minimum age 16 with adult. Contact Shelly Rivera, 610-868-7800,\u00a0mrivera@hclv.org<\/a>. Website link-\u00a0www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UsljHEAR<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tour guides at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts lead guests through the museum while presenting a lively and educational narrative\u00a0about the changing styles of the decorative arts over more than three centuries. Tour guides answer visitors\u2019 questions and help guests to step back in time as they learn about the exhibits.\u00a0Training provided by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Contact Charlotte Filiciotto, 610-882-0450,\u00a0cfiliciotto@historicbethlehem.org<\/a>. Website link-\u00a0www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UtUfoEAF<\/a><\/p>\n

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Our food pantry serves over 200 families per month and runs solely on the assistance of volunteers.\u00a0Northeast Community Center in Bethlehem is seeking volunteers to assist with food distribution on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in our busy food pantry. Some heavy lifting is occasionally involved and knowledge of Spanish helpful but not required.\u00a0Contact Paula Johnson, 610-691-3355,\u00a0johnsonp@neccbethlehem.org<\/a>. Website link-\u00a0www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UtVJ8EAN<\/a><\/p>\n

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Mentor boys and girls to help them to overcome the pressures and limitations of their environment.\u00a0The Caring Place Youth Development Center in Allentown is looking for volunteers to provide support and advice, respect, listen and encourage boys and girls, and to help maintain relationships between the school and community. Shifts available 2 – 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Contact Mary Griffin, 610-433-5683,\u00a0mgriffin@thecaringplace.org<\/a>. Website link-\u00a0www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Ut9wxEAB<\/a><\/p>\n

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Help with preparing vegetables, and feed & water the ducks, chickens, piggies, alpacas, goats, horses and more!\u00a0The Gress Mountain Ranch, Orefield, needs your help every day with cleaning of the pens and stalls, as well as general grounds maintenance (picking up branches, etc.). This is also a Rain or Shine project in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Jan 16th. Contact Kathryn Gress, 610-398-2122,\u00a0gressranch@gmail.com<\/a>. Website link-\u00a0www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UtSGDEA3<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Salvation Army, Allentown, is looking for volunteers to assist grammar school students in our after-school program\u00a0with homework, reading support, and to assist with arts and crafts.\u00a0If you have a special skill to share, such as cooking, sewing, or\u00a0crocheting, we would be able to incorporate that into our program too! The program runs from 3:15-6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Clearances required. Minimum age 21. Contact Dierdre Govan, 610-432-0129,\u00a0deirdre.govan@use.salvationarmy.org<\/a>. Website link-\u00a0www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Tz4D5EAJ<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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