{"id":124077,"date":"2023-10-22T15:56:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T19:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=124077"},"modified":"2023-10-22T15:56:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T19:56:36","slug":"october-15-2023-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=124077","title":{"rendered":"October 22, 2023 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you considering joining or currently serving on a nonprofit board and want to become a more informed participant? <\/strong>Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is offering LEAD Now; a 5-part leadership training program that provides relevant guidance on nonprofit board service. Three sessions remain \u2013 Nonprofit Legal Issues Oct 24, Nonprofit Finances Oct 31, and Understanding DE&amp;I on the Board Nov 7. Programs are virtual, 4-5:30 p.m. Register at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/LEAD-Now\">www.volunteerlv.org\/LEAD-Now.<\/a> For questions contact Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, <a href=\"mailto:karen@volunteerlv.org\">karen@volunteerlv.org.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assist with literacy activities in a kindergarten or first grade classroom in the Allentown School District <\/strong>one hour per week or more. Clearances and attendance at an orientation session are required. Our next orientation session is scheduled from 1-2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov 9 at Hays Elementary School, Allentown. Hosted by Allentown School District Foundation. Pre-registration by Nov 2 is required. Contact Vicki Newhard, 484-765-4121, <a href=\"mailto:newhardv@allentownsd.org\">newhardv@allentownsd.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Vwo8C\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Vwo8C<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seeking friendly volunteers to help at the Admissions\/Museum Store register for America On Wheels Museum, Allentown. <\/strong>Training is available and simple. Shift times are from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1 p.m.\u20134p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Choose one day per week or per month. Urgent need for the 4th Sunday of every month. Minimum age 16. Contact Liz Hahn, 610-432- 4200 x10, <a href=\"mailto:fund_development@americaonwheels.org\">fund_development@americaonwheels.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C1a000008COAf\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C1a000008COAf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>St. Luke&#8217;s D&amp;L \u201cRaceFest\u201d is bringing a full marathon back to the Lehigh Valley! <\/strong>We&#8217;re also hosting a marathon relay, half marathon run, and half marathon walk all on the same day. Join Delaware &amp; Lehigh National Heritage Corridor on Sunday, November 12 for a race weekend to remember! We&#8217;re recruiting volunteers to help in various roles, locations, time frames, and dates. Minimum age 18 or 5 with adult. Contact Aurelia Rapp, 610-923-3548 x229, <a href=\"mailto:assistant@delawareandlehigh.org\">assistant@delawareandlehigh.org<\/a>. Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VwmRN\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VwmRN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can you help us by picking up donated food from Giant at 25th street in Easton and bringing it to Easton Area Community Center? <\/strong>Once a week, at 11:30 a.m. on a Thursday, Giant will help load your SUV. The food then needs to come to our food pantry in Easton. Contact Kathryn Presto, 610-253- 8271, <a href=\"mailto:kpresto@eaccpa.org\">kpresto@eaccpa.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000WIYFUEA5\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000WIYFUEA5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>As one of PA&#8217;s largest nursing homes, Gracedale is always buzzing with activity. <\/strong>Volunteers assist residents with in-house appointments including clinics and beauty shop. Opportunities available Monday-Friday between 9AM-12PM. Flexible scheduling. Background check and training required. All volunteers must be vaccinated against Covid-19. Contact Jennie, 610-829-3686, <a href=\"mailto:jrepsher@norcopa.gov\">jrepsher@norcopa.gov.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Vvpmo\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Vvpmo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hardworking volunteers are needed on Fridays to assist with unloading the van of food donations and stocking shelves in the pantry at Hispanic Center of Lehigh Valley in Bethlehem. <\/strong>Volunteers will bring down the donation, weigh and organize the food on shelves. This is a great opportunity for groups to volunteer together! Volunteers must be able to lift 15\u201320-pound boxes of food. Shifts can be flexible. Contact Shelly Rivera, 610-868-7800, <a href=\"mailto:mrivera@hclv.org\">mrivera@hclv.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000WIbJuEAL\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000WIbJuEAL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Bethany has opportunities to help assemble kits for our 26th annual Luminaria Night! <\/strong>This is a great opportunity for groups and school students to volunteer together. Volunteers will help assemble kits consisting of candles, sand, and paper bags, 4-6 p.m. Mon through Thurs, Oct 23 to Nov 30, at Promenade Shops, (near LL Bean.) Minimum age 16 or 10 with adult. Contact Jenna Sentz, 610-691- 5602 x233, <a href=\"mailto:jsentz@newbethany.org\">jsentz@newbethany.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000WIWH4EAP\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000WIWH4EAP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Visit our website <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/\">www.volunteerlv.org<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong> for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or contact us at 610- 807-0336, <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:vc@volunteerlv.org\">vc@volunteerlv.org<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong> for more information.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Are you considering joining or currently serving on a nonprofit board and want to become a more informed participant? 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