{"id":115904,"date":"2023-02-05T12:32:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-05T17:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=115904"},"modified":"2023-02-05T12:32:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-05T17:32:32","slug":"february-5-2023-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=115904","title":{"rendered":"February 5, 2023 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

DAT Duty Officers are the lynchpin that holds a Red Cross disaster response together. <\/strong>DAT Duty Officers receive notification from clients and agencies requesting assistance during a fire, flood, or other disaster, and then deploy the most appropriate resources to support those efforts. Candidates can work from home and should be comfortable with the use of a computer and cellphone. Contact Danielle Dietze, 570-202-7954, danielle.dietze@redcross.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UD0SAEA1<\/a><\/p>\n

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Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley in launching our new mentoring program \u2013 Sports Buddies! <\/strong>This program will provide opportunities for Littles to experience new physical activities and sporting events. We will be hosting Happy Hour 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 at Hops at the Paddock in Allentown to launch this new initiative! Contact Maggie Klingseis, 610-432-8000, mklingseis@bbbslv.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Utm0wEAB<\/a><\/p>\n

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Do you play the Piano? Will you help our residents enjoy their Sunday Church Service through song? <\/strong>Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab in Allentown needs a volunteer to play hymns for one hour a month (2-3 p.m.) at our Sunday Church service. Background check & Covid 19 vaccinations required. Contact Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Utj6cEAB<\/a><\/p>\n

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Join the Lehigh Valley Zoo Volunteer Program! <\/strong>Located in Schnecksville, LV Zoo is open ALL YEAR from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Nov-Mar) and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Apr-Oct). We are looking for volunteers to help further our mission of conservation and education as a Docent, Crafts & Activities volunteer, Zoo Clean team member, or in one of our other volunteer positions. Minimum age 13. Contact Katie Lerch, 610-799- 4171 x241, klerch@lvzoo.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UtjNvEAJ<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A one-acre garden, called the Easton Urban Farm, supplies fresh produce, as well as flowers, each summer to underserved neighborhoods. <\/strong>Three times a week, we rely on volunteers to prepare rows, plant, weed, compost, water, pick and bundle and transport veggies to food pantries and senior centers in Easton. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to the same day\/time every week. Clearances required. Orientation provided by The Easton Neighborhood Center on February 25. Work begins March 18. Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Brenda Havens, 610-253-4253, bhavens50@gmail.com<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Utf1CEAR<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Gress Mt. Ranch in Orefield has 8-10 large piles of leaves at the end of our driveway that need to be moved and dispersed into a wooded area on our ranch. <\/strong>Rakes & wheelbarrows are available. We just need a few volunteers for a few hours to help tidy up our open space. Minimum age 14 or 10 with adult. Contact Kathryn Gress, 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UtnOcEAJ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wildlands Conservancy is looking for assistance in repainting and removing carpet from a cabin <\/strong>located at our Dorothy Rider Pool Sanctuary in Emmaus. This will be a multi-day opportunity, but we aren’t asking for any group to commit to all days. We have an urgent timeline to complete this project ASAP, so project dates are flexible. Contact Nik Ziegler, 610-965-4397 x115, nziegler@wildlandspa.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UtmOZEAZ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Looking for a fun and engaging activity with friends? Why not become a Zoellner Arts Center volunteer usher! <\/strong>Volunteer on a show-to-show basis, mostly nights and weekends. Responsibilities include greeting patrons, scanning tickets, assisting patrons to their seats, and being trained on the center’s safety and evacuation protocols. There will be standing for extended periods of time (1-2hrs), and the ability to move freely up and down stairs is preferred. Contact Robin Perry, 610-758-5453, rbp220@lehigh.edu<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UtTQIEA3<\/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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