{"id":120515,"date":"2023-07-15T11:50:23","date_gmt":"2023-07-15T15:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=120515"},"modified":"2023-07-16T10:12:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-16T14:12:16","slug":"july-9-2023-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=120515","title":{"rendered":"July 16, 2023 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Musikfest 2023 marks a historic milestone: it is the 40th year that we’ll be shutting down the streets of Bethlehem and turning the town into the Lehigh Valley’s biggest party of the summer. <\/strong>ArtsQuest needs help from business groups, social groups, and individuals at information booths, selling soda, keeping the area clean, staging crew, beer pourer, and so much more! Minimum age 15 or 14 with adult. Contact Cory Stevens, 610-332-1370, cstevens@artsquest.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VvwVEEAZ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Together, let’s transform our back deck patio in Bangor into a place of beauty and serenity for our residents to cherish. <\/strong>Bloom for Women, a sanctuary to survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, needs talented individuals with experience to repair or revamp our deck. This outdoor space serves as a tranquil haven for our residents, but it requires some much-needed attention. Contact Alyssa Santana, 484-542-2053, alyssa.santana@bloomforwomen.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VwFjZEAV<\/a><\/p>\n

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The gardens at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth have several planter boxes in which residents will plant vegetables and flowers. <\/strong>We are looking for volunteers to assist residents in watering the plants each morning. Minimum age 14 with adult. Volunteers must be vaccinated against Covid-19. Contact Jennie Repsher, 610-829-3686, jrepsher@northamptoncounty.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Vvpo1EAB<\/a><\/p>\n

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Be the reason someone has food to eat – volunteer with Meals on Wheels<\/strong>! Choose your delivery area and pickup location in Lehigh, Northampton and southern Carbon County. Deliver on your own or with a friend, family member or co-worker. Instructions and training provided; application and background check required. Contact Dawn Stillwagen, 610-841-7011, dawns@mowglv.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VdEIlEAN<\/a><\/p>\n

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Take pride in knowing your contribution will impact the lives of hundreds of people every day. <\/strong>Miller- Keystone Blood Center is looking for individuals to give out snacks and monitor the donors after they donate blood. Shifts are open at the Cedar Crest and the Bethlehem locations. Contact Tammy Taylor, 610-926-6060 x1103, ttaylor@giveapint.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VwU49EAF<\/a><\/p>\n

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Celebrating 43 years, Museum of Indian Culture invites you to participate in PA\u2019s oldest Native American Indian festival. <\/strong>Set-up 10 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m. on Aug 5,6,12,13. The Roasting Ears of Corn festival is August 19 and 20, with many areas of need including food stand, parking lot attendant, children’s activity area, kitchen food prep helpers & clean-up staff. 4-hour shifts. Minimum age 16 with adult.<\/p>\n

Event break down Aug 20-22. Contact Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, info@museumofindianculture.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000kcmxFAAQ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Support the Lehigh Valley\u2019s public television station, PBS39, and 91.3 WLVR, a full-service NPR news and information public radio station <\/strong>at the annual Puerto Rican Parade and Festival in Allentown on July 23. We are looking for volunteers to help with setup, tear down and tabling and engaging with people during the event. Individuals & groups welcome! Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Deja, 610-984-8146, volunteer@wlvt.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VwNHhEAN<\/a><\/p>\n

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Become a Foster Care & Adoption Ambassador. <\/strong>The committee\u2019s goals are to create, identify, and facilitate new ways to reach out to the community and increase awareness about adoption and foster care and about the services provided by The Salvation Army Children’s Services. The Committee meets virtually 7-8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Emily Anthony, 610-821-7706, emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VdkSeEAJ<\/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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