{"id":135304,"date":"2024-09-22T10:02:18","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T14:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=135304"},"modified":"2024-09-22T10:02:18","modified_gmt":"2024-09-22T14:02:18","slug":"september-22-2024-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=135304","title":{"rendered":"September 22, 2024 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Itty Bitty Kitty Inc needs volunteers to help with our Purse Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, September 29 at Macungie Memorial Hall. <\/strong>Set up from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the bingo runs from 11:30 a.m. to about 5 p.m. The afternoon shift will include helping in the kitchen with selling food and beverages, selling tickets for raffle table and 50\/50, assisting at baked goods table, and helping during the bingo. Minimum age 10 with adult. Contact Kathi, 610-973-7400, ittybittykittypa@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001ZlUub<\/a><\/p>\n

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Help fight hunger – deliver meals to homebound seniors & adults with disabilities for Meals on Wheels <\/strong>of the Greater LV. M-F deliveries from 8 pickup locations throughout the Valley. Sign up when available using our online scheduler; shifts start between 10 & 10:30 a.m. and take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. Deliver on your own or with a friend. Instructions and training provided; application and background check required. Contact Dawn Stillwagen, 610-841-7011, dawns@mowglv.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VdEIl<\/a><\/p>\n

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Another year of participating in Family Day at Zoellner Arts Center, Bethlehem! <\/strong>On September 28, PBS39 & 91.3 WLVR will be tabling, engaging with folks and filming some performances. We are also looking for a TeleBear actor to make appearances that day. Shifts are 8:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. and\/or 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Background Clearances required. Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Deja, 610- 984-8102, volunteer@wlvt.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001VzsUQ<\/a><\/p>\n

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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

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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

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Support Second Harvest Food Bank in Nazareth by reaching out to our agency partners to confirm contact information and other essential details. <\/strong>This project is temporary but vital to ensure we maintain accurate and up-to-date records, which helps us serve our community better and get people fed! Any weekday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Clearances are required. Contact Amour, 484- 287-4015, ainman@caclv.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001dLNSa<\/a><\/p>\n

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Experience the Joy of Special Olympics as a coach for our Volleyball team! <\/strong>The primary responsibility of a head coach is to teach the skills and instill the spirit that defines a true athlete; they are role models and character builders. While volleyball knowledge\/experience is helpful, we offer coach training opportunities and resources. Volleyball practice starts in September and runs until November and takes place in Whitehall. Background check required. Call 610-850-0449, volunteer@specialolympicspa.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001bBLWM<\/a><\/p>\n

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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 3-8 p.m. on October 4. Help is also needed for set-up and assisting patrons beginning 8 a.m. on October 5. Contact Jenae Holtzhafer, 484-232-9674, volunteers@mykindnessproject.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001QV4yH2AT<\/a><\/p>\n

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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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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