{"id":136242,"date":"2024-10-13T10:09:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-13T14:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=136242"},"modified":"2024-10-13T10:10:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-13T14:10:22","slug":"october-6th-2024-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=136242","title":{"rendered":"October 13, 2024 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Would you like to help others shop for snacks and gift items? <\/strong>Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab is looking for a cheerful person with some cashier experience to run our sweet little gift shop in the afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. at our Allentown location on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Volunteers may choose one or two days a week. Training will be provided. Minimum age 16 with adult. Contact Kerry, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001bhAE3<\/a><\/p>\n

Join Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor on November 10 for a race weekend to remember! <\/strong>St. Luke’s D&L RaceFest is bringing a full marathon back to the Lehigh Valley and hosting a marathon relay, half marathon run, and half marathon walk all on the same day. We’re recruiting volunteers to help in various roles, locations, time frames, and dates. Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Amy Wolff, 415-999-2969, volunteers.racefest@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001hrnZb<\/a><\/p>\n

As one of PA’s largest nursing homes, Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth, is always buzzing with activity. <\/strong>Volunteers are needed to assist residents with in-house appointments including clinics and beauty shop. Opportunities available Monday-Friday \u2013 especially Wednesdays – between 9AM-12PM. Clearances, training, and Covid-19 vaccination required. Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Jennie, 610-829-3686, jrepsher@norcopa.gov.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Vvpmo<\/a><\/p>\n

PBS39 & 91.3 WLVR will be at Klein Farms for their Annual Fall Festival on October 19 <\/strong>and will offer chances to take animal tours, hayrides, cow cuddling and go through a corn maze. We will have a pumpkin decorating activity and TeleBear appearances. Shift times: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 10:30 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m. Free PA Criminal Background Clearance and a free PA Child Abuse Clearance along with a Volunteer Application required. Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Deja, 610-984-8102, volunteer@wlvt.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001k6iZg<\/a><\/p>\n

Assist residents, their families, and staff with purchases and selections in Phoebe Allentown Nursing <\/strong>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 19 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

Join The Gress Mountain Ranch in Orefield for the Open Gate Farm Tour between 10 a.m. and 5:30<\/strong>p.m. on October 20 <\/strong>to help with many areas, including, set up, visitor parking, bake sale table, food & beverage tables, ‘gate keeper’ for animal stalls, and breakdown after the event at 5PM. Minimum age 16 or 14 with adult. Contact Kathryn at 610-398-2122 for an interview. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001fNrGZ<\/a><\/p>\n

Wilson Area LINCS Family Center is looking for volunteers to help make our Photos with Santa event a success! <\/strong>We need Planning Committee members, and Event Day Helpers on December 7 from 9:30a.m. to noon at Wilson Area High School Cafeteria, Easton. Let\u2019s make this holiday season magical for our community! Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Trina, 434-373-6200, LINCS@wilsonareasd.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001mCOwy<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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