{"id":118872,"date":"2023-05-28T08:14:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-28T12:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=118872"},"modified":"2023-05-28T08:25:23","modified_gmt":"2023-05-28T12:25:23","slug":"may-28-2023-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=118872","title":{"rendered":"May 28, 2023 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Help build a youth’s potential by mentoring through sports. <\/strong>Mentors meet once a month for 9 months with their mentee. All activities are organized and facilitated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley. There is no cost to participate. Activities include attending sporting events (like the Phantoms or a college basketball game) or participating in sports activities (like a kickball game or the batting cages). Contact Maggie Klingseis, 610-432-8000, mklingseis@bbbslv.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VdZGJEA3<\/a><\/p>\n

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Earn a Bike is an opportunity to teach life lessons through bicycle mechanics. <\/strong>Community Bike Works volunteers will meet 12 times Tuesday-Thursday from 4-6 p.m. in both the East Allentown and Franklin Park locations. No experience necessary. Background checks required. Contact James Williams, 484- 655-4870, james@communitybikeworks.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000KYGZSAA5<\/a><\/p>\n

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In the spirit of National Trails Day join the DLNHC and Lehigh Gorge State Park <\/strong>to clean up Locks 28 and 29 along the D&L Trail in White Haven 9 a.m. to noon on June 3rd. It is roughly a quarter mile round trip walk to Lock 29 and just shy of a half mile round trip walk to Lock 28. Minimum age 16 or 4 with adult. Contact Anna Kristjansen, 610-923-3548, \u00a0outreachcoordinator@delawareandlehigh.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Vvc5qEAB<\/a><\/p>\n

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Colonial Foodways volunteers engage visitors with the history of Burnside Plantation through live cooking demonstrations in the summer kitchen<\/strong>. Volunteers will demonstrate open hearth cooking practices and recreate 18th and early 19th century recipes in period attire and answer visitor questions about early cooking and life on a colonial-era farm. Training and costumes provided by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Contact Charlotte Filiciotto, 610-882-0450, cfiliciotto@historicbethlehem.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VdVYcEAN<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Moravian Historical Society in Nazareth is seeking volunteers for grounds clean up<\/strong>, including weeding and minor lawn care, weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PRIOR <\/strong>to the 45th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, June 3. Contact Madeline Gambino, 610-759-5070, mgambino@moravianhistory.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Ve4XKEAZ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Are you a people person with organizational and computer skills? <\/strong>The Museum of Indian Culture, Allentown, is looking for a part-time volunteer to recruit, organize and schedule volunteers for various museum opportunities like lawn mowing, pulling weeds, yard and building maintenance, festivals, and special events. Contact Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, info@museumofindianculture.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VdFsQEAV<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Program believes every child deserves a safe, loving, and caring home<\/strong>, and as part of our Advisory Council, you can have a powerful impact on the lives of foster and adoptive children and families in our community. Share your professional expertise; diverse knowledge of constituent perspectives; connections to local resources, colleagues, or peers; philanthropic support and other forms of needed assistance. Contact Florence Rhue, 610-821-7706, florence_rhue@use.salvationarmy.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UuTIREA3<\/a><\/p>\n

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Join community volunteers for a day of engagement at Camp Fowler in Orefield <\/strong>9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, June 7. Assist with various tasks including cleaning windows, cleaning out & organizing cabins, trash pick-up & grounds clean-up, prep campers\u2019 goodie bags. Lunch and supplies provided by Valley Youth House. Contact Emily Conners, 267-428-6860, econners@valleyyouthhouse.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Ve38LEAR<\/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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