{"id":120982,"date":"2023-07-30T10:44:46","date_gmt":"2023-07-30T14:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=120982"},"modified":"2023-07-30T10:44:46","modified_gmt":"2023-07-30T14:44:46","slug":"july-30-2023-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=120982","title":{"rendered":"July 30, 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 during the school year. <\/strong>Clearances and attendance at an orientation session hosted by Allentown School District Foundation required. Adults only. Contact Vicki Newhard, 484-765-4121, newhardv@allentownsd.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Vwo8CEAR<\/a><\/p>\n

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Assist Bethlehem Emergency Shelter with picking up donated food from retailers <\/strong>(Giant Grocery Store) and transporting the donations to BES to be used at the Weekend Bagged Lunches and the Shelter.<\/p>\n

Volunteers must have reliable transportation, climb stairs, and be able to lift up to 30lbs waist high. Minimum age 18. Contact Maria Shior, 484 602-5505, mshior@bes-inc.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VvvgDEAR<\/a><\/p>\n

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You have the chance to impact the lives of young people while helping them achieve their goal of earning a bike at Community Bike Works, Allentown<\/strong>. Working together with 3-4 people, Earn a Bike is an opportunity to teach life lessons through bicycle mechanics. Meet 4-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. You do not have to commit to each day. No experience necessary. Teaching writing skills is also part of the program as we operate from a journal. Contact James Williams, 484-241-9906, james@communitybikeworks.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000KYGZSAA5<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Easton Urban Farm serves disadvantaged neighborhoods throughout the city by supplying food pantries with fresh, organically grown produce in the summer season. <\/strong>The Easton Neighborhood Center needs volunteers to commit to a 3-hour shift on the Farm once a week starting August 15 through September to harvest produce 8-11 a.m. on Tue, Wed, Thu, or Sat. Minimum age 15 with adult. Contact Brenda Havens, 219-742-5489, bhavens50@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VwlRmEAJ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Imagine the upheaval for a child who has been removed from their home, their family, their friends, and everything they care about. <\/strong>Lehigh County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are appointed by dependency court judges to serve as the eyes and ears of the Judge. CASAs visit the child, write reports, and advocate for the child’s best interests. Minimum age 21.<\/p>\n

Contact Erin Col\u00f3n, 610-782-3858, erincolon@lehighcounty.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Uu2RFEAZ<\/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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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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India Heritage Day is a one-day celebration of multi-cultural art, music, food, and fashion <\/strong>and will be held at the Allentown Arts Park on 5th Street on September 3. Hosted by Saara Arts, volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks including set up and tear down, food service, trash attendants, and floaters. All volunteers must be able to work at least one consecutive 2\u20133-hour shift between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Minimum age 16. Contact Shawn Bariana, 610-709-4066, shawnbariana@gmail.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0014z00001lonDwAAI<\/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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