{"id":139560,"date":"2025-01-11T08:56:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T13:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=139560"},"modified":"2025-01-12T10:42:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T15:42:07","slug":"january-12-2024-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=139560","title":{"rendered":"January 12, 2024 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Join staff at Camelot for Children in Allentown on Tuesdays between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (any time or for all 6 hours) to work with 6 young adults with special needs <\/strong>who have completed the apprentice program and now volunteer to help set up events, plan and make lunch and do other fundraising activities plus maintain property and operations at Camelot. Contact Lisa, 610-791-5683, lisag@camelotforchildren.org.<\/a> Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002HSYPt<\/a><\/p>\n

Professionals, hobbyists, and enthusiasts are invited to share their expertise in a variety of fields with the youth at Empowerment Pathways in Easton <\/strong>that may spark curiosity, foster creativity, and encourage personal growth. Whether you\u2019d like to offer a one-time class or host a recurring series, Empower Hour is your chance to inspire and empower the next generation. Contact Kierstin, 773- 676- 9377, drcarreira@newempowermentpathways.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002DsbQS<\/a><\/p>\n

Dependable and friendly people are needed to help distribute food to local families and individuals at Grace Community Foundation food bank <\/strong>in Allentown from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the 3rd & 4th Saturdays each month. Minimum age 15 or 12 with adult supervision. Contact Patty, 484-788-4903, pmcnamara.gracefoodbank@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002Q0Aai<\/a><\/p>\n

Organized individuals willing to commit to volunteering 1 day a week are needed to coordinate the clinic desk for Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth<\/strong>, approximately 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wed and\/or Fri. Duties involve calling nursing units to remind them of resident clinic appointments and directing other volunteers on which residents need transportation to the clinic area. Lunch and training are provided. Background check and proof of covid-19 vaccination required. Contact Jennie, 610-829-3686, jrepsher@norcopa.gov.<\/a> Website link –www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001NTeVn<\/a><\/p>\n

Haven House in Allentown needs some help with painting touchups throughout the building <\/strong>and transforming one of our rooms into a classroom by cleaning and painting the walls, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan 20. Contact Mitra, 484-387-1721, mwilkenfeld@haven-house.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002Q1zxY<\/a><\/p>\n

Children will read to Pleasure of Your Company Therapy Dog (POYC) teams at the Brandywine Community Library, Topton. <\/strong>This event is on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. To join the visit, dog teams must complete an application and successfully complete the requirements. Details are available on the website, poycdogs.org. Contact Helene, 570-814-6078, poycdogs@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000022rje2<\/a><\/p>\n

Share your fundraising expertise with Teach Rwanda, who provides teacher education and operates a world-class school <\/strong>for pre-primary and primary-age children in Rwanda. The Fundraising Committed is eager to expand into virtual fundraising and more. Plan for about 4 to 8 hours a month, including meetings and outreach. Contact Dan, 610-248-8547, teachrwanda.president@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C1P00000P7pk5<\/a><\/p>\n

Winter Warriors are needed to help with the animal chores at The Gress Mountain Ranch in Orefield. <\/strong>Dressing for the weather is highly necessary while assisting 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 for an interview at 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UtRuREAV<\/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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