{"id":117774,"date":"2023-04-23T14:54:17","date_gmt":"2023-04-23T18:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=117774"},"modified":"2023-04-23T14:54:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-23T18:54:17","slug":"april-23-2023-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=117774","title":{"rendered":"April 23, 2023 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Assist with literacy activities in a kindergarten or first grade classroom in the Allentown School District one hour per week or more. <\/strong>Clearances and attendance at an orientation session required. The next orientation of the 2022-23 school year is hosted by Allentown School District Foundation and will be held at Hays Elementary School, Allentown, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25th Pre-registration required by April 24th. Contact Vicki Newhard, 484-765-4121, newhardv@allentownsd.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000TyyFmEAJ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Help keep pets out of shelters and in their loving homes. <\/strong>Animal Food Bank of the LV is looking for dedicated volunteers to serve on their Board of Directors in such areas as Treasurer, Community Needs, Financial\/Accounting, Fundraising, Leadership Skills, Marketing\/Public Relations, Social Media, Strategic Planning. Contact Amy Kocis, 610-421-8014, AFBlehighvalley@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VdQOaEAN<\/a><\/p>\n

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Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? <\/strong>Assist Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center in translating current brochures and other program materials from English into Spanish. Work from home at your convenience. Contact Kerri DiDario, 484-224-5288, epdsckerri@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UuAUgEAN<\/a><\/p>\n

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Itty Bitty Kitty will be holding a Bingo Fundraiser at Alburtis Community Center on Sunday, May 7<\/strong>th<\/strong>. Volunteers are needed in shifts from 9:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. for set-up and food prep, and 12:30 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m. for game time tasks and breakdown. Minimum age 12 with adult. Contact Kathryn Kuzo, 610- 973-7400, ittybittykittypa@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C1a00000Bw05EEAR<\/a><\/p>\n

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Great opportunity to deliver meals with a friend or family member or for team building with co- workers! <\/strong>Pick up meals at Asbury UMC in west Allentown between 10 & 10:30 a.m. and deliver on one of five routes serving clients in and around downtown Allentown. In 60 to 90 minutes, provide nutritious meals to 7 to 12 clients per route. Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley will provide full instructions and training; application and background check required. Contact Dawn Stillwagen, 610- 841-7011, dawns@mowglv.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VdEIlEAN<\/a><\/p>\n

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Do you enjoy crafting and working with youth? <\/strong>PBS39 will be providing fun craft opportunities for kids at the Pinkalicious performance at Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem, before and after the show. Volunteers are needed 11 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. on April 30th to help with setup, assist with craft projects, and cleanup. Contact Deja Frazier, 610-984-8146, volunteer@wlvt.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VdOgqEAF<\/a><\/p>\n

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Are you sociable and like to help people? <\/strong>ProJeCt of Easton is looking for a receptionist at the administration building and Fowler Literacy Center. This slow-paced volunteer position entails answering phone calls, taking messages, transferring calls, and answering general inquiries from walk- ins. Contact Morgan McKay, 610-258-4361, mmckay@projecteaston.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Uu79KEAR<\/a><\/p>\n

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Help brighten someone\u2019s day, select the “perfect gift” and be a friendly smile to all entering the Shops! <\/strong>Gift Shop volunteers at St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network in Allentown provide a welcoming environment for customers in the gift shop, operate the cash register and restock merchandise.<\/p>\n

Contact the volunteer office 484-526-4600, volunteers@sluhn.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UuDALEA3<\/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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