{"id":134833,"date":"2024-09-08T08:53:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-08T12:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=134833"},"modified":"2024-09-08T16:32:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T20:32:26","slug":"september-8-2024-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=134833","title":{"rendered":"September 8, 2024 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

The CROP Hunger Walk, held each October, is a fundraiser created to respond to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. <\/strong>Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is recruiting for three key volunteer positions: Coordinator, Publicity Leader, and Online Promotion Leader. Ending hunger is possible in our lifetime. You can help make it happen. Contact Anne, 610-433-6373, anne.egan@allentownfoodbank.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001HboJo<\/a><\/p>\n

Camel’s Hump Farm Nature Education Center is growing! We are looking for a person to help in the office <\/strong>for 6 hours\/week. The opportunity includes assisting with scheduling students and volunteers, correspondence, light bookkeeping and greeting visitors to the farm. Flexible hours weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Victoria, 484-241-6117, victoriabastidas01@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001Vxmsf<\/a><\/p>\n

Haven House will be hosting their first annual gala, Wine Women & Shoes, at the Wind Creek Event Center Ballroom <\/strong>5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on October 24 and needs expertise from photographers to showcase the event. Contact Mitra, 484-387-1721, mwilkenfeld@haven-house.com.<\/a> Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001PWO3W<\/a><\/p>\n

Join PBS39 & 91.3 WLVR for the 49th Art In The Park on September 14 in West Park, Allentown<\/strong>, celebrating the work of artists from Lehigh Valley and beyond. Artists will exhibit and sell original artwork in all forms. Volunteers will be tabling & engaging with folks about our arts programming, and education programs. We will have giveaways, too. Shifts are 8 a.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m. and 1\u2013 5:30 p.m. Minimum age 14 with adult. Clearances are required. Contact Deja, 610-984-8102, volunteer@wlvt.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001W0EG9<\/a><\/p>\n

Assist residents, their families, and staff with purchases and selections in Phoebe Allentown Nursing Home\u2019s gift shop. <\/strong>Duties include running the cash register, preparing coffee, arranging snacks and pastries, and opening\/closing duties. Choose your day with a minimum 2-hour shift between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Minimum age 13 or 10 with adult. Clearances and Covid vaccination required. Contact Joan, 610-794-5370, jwickel@phoebe.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Vwc70<\/a><\/p>\n

Certified Pleasure of Your Company Therapy Dog teams visit with patients at St. Luke’s. <\/strong>Handlers and their dogs walk with patients. Visits are scheduled based on your availability. Handlers must also complete the volunteer requirements for the hospital. See what a difference you and your dog can be to a patient. Contact Helene, 570-814-6078, poycdogs@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00000bthRl<\/a><\/p>\n

The Kindness Project is seeking volunteers to help prepare and run their semi-annual yard sale fundraiser. <\/strong>Items need to be moved from the boutique in Emmaus to Bethany Church in Macungie 3-8p.m. on October 4. Help is also needed for set-up and assisting patrons beginning 8 a.m. on October5. Contact Jenae Holtzhafer, 484-232-9674, volunteers@mykindnessproject.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001QV4yH2AT<\/a><\/p>\n

The 15th Annual Ready, Set, GO(LD) 5K Walk, 8K Run, and Kids’ Fun Run, hosted by Pediatric Cancer Foundation Of The Lehigh Valley will be held September 14 <\/strong>at the Ironton Rail Trail in Coplay, PA. Volunteers are needed between 7 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for water stations, raffle tables, check-in tables, set-ups, and clean-ups. Time varies for each volunteer station. Minimum age 16 or 15 with adult. Contact Tracy, 484-221-9294, tracy@pcflv.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001SSHrk<\/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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