{"id":119139,"date":"2023-06-04T09:13:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T13:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=119139"},"modified":"2023-06-04T09:14:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-04T13:14:08","slug":"may-28-2023-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=119139","title":{"rendered":"June 4, 2023 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Help ArtsQuest keep fun, kid-friendly movies accessible throughout the summer on Wednesdays <\/strong>at Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks by assisting with set up & tear down and collecting donations. Each shift is 6-8:30 p.m., rain or shine. Minimum age 15 or 14 with adult. Contact Cory Stevens, 610-332-1370, cstevens@artsquest.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Vdm5fEAB<\/a><\/p>\n

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Have fun doing crafts or playing games and help to keep the kids with special needs safe <\/strong>at our exciting summer camp at Camelot for Children in Allentown. Reserve your spot to volunteer for one day or as often as you can 8 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. Mon-Fri Jun 19-July 28. Teen buddies, adults, and medical personnel needed. Clearances required. Minimum age 12 or 1+ with adult. Contact Emily Werner, 610- 791-5683, emily@camelotforchildren.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Utk8rEAB<\/a><\/p>\n

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Museum Docents\/Greeters help bring our region\u2019s history to life for visitors and aid their interaction with museum exhibits. <\/strong>The National Canal Museum in Easton is seeking friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to serve as museum docents\/guides who are comfortable speaking with individuals and groups and able to work on the exhibit floor for up to four consecutive hours. Training and reading materials provided. Shifts available 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Minimum age 16. Contact Anna Kristjansen, 610-923-3548, outreachcoordinator@delawareandlehigh.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C1P00000KdMlsUAF<\/a><\/p>\n

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Think about how easy it is to help someone feel special and beautiful. <\/strong>Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab in Fountain Hill is looking for volunteers to spend about 1 to 2 hours painting ladies\u2019 fingernails once a week. Our residents love this activity! The schedule is flexible but we especially need help 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Minimum age 16 or 13 with adult. Contact Kerry Magliane, 610-336- 5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Ve0hIEAR<\/a><\/p>\n

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The PA Senior Food Box Program is a federally funded program that is designed to improve the health of low-income seniors <\/strong>by supplementing their diets with nutritious food. Second Harvest Food Bank, Nazareth, relies on a dedicated group of volunteers to pack the senior boxes each month. The day is split into 2 shifts: 8-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4 p.m. on June 17 and June 20. Minimum age 16 with adult. Contact Andrew Phillippi, 484-287-4015, aphillippi@caclv.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Ve4MnEAJ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Unidos, Inc. will be celebrating the 4<\/strong>th <\/strong>Anniversary of Humankind Day on June 10th at Jordan Park in Allentown<\/strong>. Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up, distribution of toys to children and families, and breaking down at the end of the event. Three volunteer shifts are available from 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. Minimum age 16, or 10 with adult. Contact Yahaira Davis, 484-403-0811, unidosyd@gmail.com<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Uu5DhEAJ<\/a><\/p>\n

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YLEAD is a leadership and service program for Lehigh Valley high school students <\/strong>(entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the fall) hosted by Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley. Participants in the program develop critical leadership skills while working to support nonprofit organizations through service projects. Two sessions offered are July 10-14, or July 24-28, 9 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. Application and payment options available on our website, www.volunteerlv.org\/y-lead<\/a> . Contact us at 610-807-0336 or youth@volunteerlv.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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In preparation for our summer Open Houses and Passport to History programs, Whitehall Historical Preservation Society <\/strong>needs help 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 11 to assist in general cleaning, organizing, and other tasks both inside and outside. Tours assistance is also needed. Minimum age 14. Contact Alice Lieberman, 610-776-7280, WHPS@verizon.net<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Vvc4EEAR<\/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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