{"id":133391,"date":"2024-08-02T17:23:50","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T21:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=133391"},"modified":"2024-08-04T09:30:37","modified_gmt":"2024-08-04T13:30:37","slug":"august-4-2024-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=133391","title":{"rendered":"August 4, 2024 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is seeking volunteers to help pack food boxes and bags for our Elderly Food Program (EFP). <\/strong>We will pack boxes from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Our seniors are very grateful that we can deliver both fresh and frozen produce to them in addition to non- perishable items. Contact Amy Hitch, 610-821-1332, aaefb1978@gmail.com<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001BbEpz2AF<\/a><\/p>\n

Do you own a pick-up truck or large vehicle? <\/strong>Community Bike Works in Allentown needs volunteers to pick up food donations between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Whitehall ALDI on McArthur Road and deliver the donations to us. Staff will unload and take care of the rest! Contact Hana, 610- 820-9927, hcannon@communitybikeworks.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000015qiEw<\/a><\/p>\n

Strong, able-bodied people to unload food delivery truck for Grace Community Foundation food pantry in Allentown<\/strong>, 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 29. Requires heavy lifting up to 50 pounds. Community service hours available. Contact Patty, 484-788-4903, pmcnamara.gracefoodbank@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001IbUST<\/a><\/p>\n

Celebrating 44 years! The Museum of Indian Culture is excited to host Pennsylvania’s oldest Native American festival, the Roasting Ears of Corn Festival on August 17-18, 2024. <\/strong>Many hands are needed for this important fundraiser, beginning with various set-up chores, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 3 -6, 9-11, 14 & 15. Minimum age 16 with adult. Contact Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, info@museumofindianculture.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001AKXbM2AX<\/a><\/p>\n

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in our community? Do you have an eye for detail? <\/strong>Sixth Street Shelter in Allentown is seeking a dedicated volunteer to join our team as a Donation Coordinator 10 AM – 2 PM Tuesdays and Fridays. Receive and manage donation inventory on a spreadsheet, stock apartments with necessities, and be reliable and punctual. Contact Wendy, 610- 435-1490, wwright@caclv.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001HiJd7<\/a><\/p>\n

Neither rain nor snow nor heat nor gloom of night will keep us from needing your help<\/strong>! The Gress Mountain Ranch in Orefield needs assistance with the daily feeding and watering of Stanley Llama, the pigs, goats, horses, ponies, alpacas, and other resident animals. Small groups can help with ground maintenance, composting, and cleaning of stalls. Minimum age 14, or 10 with parent supervision. Contact Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UtRuREAV<\/a><\/p>\n

Third Street Alliance For Women & Children in Easton is hosting the Annual Backpack Collection Drive. <\/strong>Host a collection drive at your business, church, or civic group for backpacks, lunch boxes, reuseable water bottles, and more. To arrange a drop-off between Mon., Aug. 5th – Fri., Aug. 9th, please email volunteer@thirdstreetalliance.org<\/a> with subject line: \u201cBack Pack Drive,\u201d or call 610-438-9436. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001DuUzf<\/a><\/p>\n

Valley Youth House Mentoring Program is interested in connecting with individuals in the Lehigh Valley and Montgomery County areas <\/strong>who possess a strong passion for working with youth in the role of a MENTOR. Mentors are encouraged to participate in meetings with youth on a bi-weekly basis and will receive formal and informal training on VYH best practices. Background clearances and application process required. Contact Lara Bader, 484-577-3058, lbader@valleyyouthhhouse.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000019mLBN<\/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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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