{"id":127035,"date":"2024-02-04T07:01:53","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T12:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=127035"},"modified":"2024-02-04T07:01:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T12:01:53","slug":"february-4-2024-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=127035","title":{"rendered":"February 4, 2024 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering is partnering with the Bethlehem Area Public Library to provide information for people who are experiencing homelessness, risk of homelessness, or who need resources. <\/strong>Computer savvy volunteers will input guest info into a software database and search for appropriate resources any weekday, 9 a.m. to1 p.m. and relay information in written form and verbally. Contact Maria Shior, 484-602-5505, mshior@bes-inc.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00000S6cKF<\/a><\/p>\n

Have fun while helping to inspire the future leaders of the Lehigh Valley. <\/strong>Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley has started a new after school mentoring program called STEAM Club for elementary school students in Allentown to learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math concepts. Contact Kristen Wisdo, 610-829-9341, kwisdo@bbbslv.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00000TTvh42AD<\/a><\/p>\n

If you enjoy meeting and interacting with people, come and help with sales and greeting visitors who come to the Farm Store <\/strong>at Flint Hill Farm Educational Center in Coopersburg. All proceeds from purchases support outreach programs allowing us to get closer to the goal of becoming a sustainable nonprofit. Orientation and training available. Contact Katherine, 610-838-2928, farm-<\/a> coordinator@flinthillfarm-edcenter.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00000Iscdl<\/a><\/p>\n

Calling all animal lovers! <\/strong>Volunteers are needed for cat care & socialization, dog walkers, small animal (rabbit & guinea pig) care, laundry, dishwashing & maintenance related duties at the Lehigh Valley Humane Society, Allentown. Minimum age 14. Contact Lee Ferguson, 610-797-1205 x307, lee@lehighhumane.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00000JwVtZ<\/a><\/p>\n

Marvine Elementary School in Bethlehem receives a food donation every Friday to distribute to the community. <\/strong>We need help 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. to organize and monitor the food when the community begins to take the items, a watcher for the quantities being taken, sign up list, and<\/p>\n

break down boxes. Minimum age 20 or 16 with adult. *Takes place OUTDOORS* Contact Luis, 610-865- 0012 ext. 16815, lvasquez@basdschools.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00000IFIUA2A5<\/a><\/p>\n

Do you love learning and teaching about history? <\/strong>The Moravian Historical Society in Nazareth invites you to serve as a museum tour guide. Provide a welcoming atmosphere and serve as ambassadors for the organization as well as interpreting the museum’s exhibits, helping to give visitors a deeper understanding and appreciation of the history of the Moravians. Training provided. Contact Madeline, 610-759-5070, mgambino@moravianhistory.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00000SNKhE<\/a><\/p>\n

Do you have a friendly dog that could share some of their love with others? <\/strong>Pleasure of Your Company Therapy Dog (POYC) teams will attend the monthly Shoprite employee wellness program at the Bethlehem store from 1 \u2013 2 p.m. on the last Friday of the month. Therapy dog teams must be registered with POYC. Contact Helene, 570-814-6078, poycdogs@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00000THfu62AD<\/a><\/p>\n

The safety of our community is one of our top initiatives and concerns. <\/strong>Unidos in Allentown needs a great deal of hands in helping create their Prevention 101 Harm Reduction Kits. Opportunities are available Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and every other Saturday. Shifts open between 9 a.m. and 5p.m. Minimum age 10 with adult. Contact Yahaira Davis, 484-403-0811, unidosyd@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00000RxUDW<\/a><\/p>\n

Visit our website www.volunteerlv.org<\/a> for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or contact us at 610-807-0336, vc@volunteerlv.org<\/a> for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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