{"id":141151,"date":"2025-03-23T10:32:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T14:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=141151"},"modified":"2025-03-23T10:32:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T14:32:28","slug":"march-23-2025-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=141151","title":{"rendered":"March 23, 2025  | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is offering the last 2 sessions for LEAD Now &#8211; a training program that provides relevant guidance on nonprofit board service. <\/strong>Understanding Nonprofit Legal Issues on March 25 and Philanthropic Fundraising &amp; the Role of the Board on April1.This program is virtual, and each class time is 4-5:30 p.m. Register at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/LEAD-Now\">www.volunteerlv.org\/LEAD-Now.<\/a> For questions contact Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, <a href=\"mailto:karen@volunteerlv.org\">karen@volunteerlv.org.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>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 &amp; 4th Saturdays each month. Minimum age 15 or 12 with adult supervision. Contact Patty, 484-788-4903, <a href=\"mailto:pmcnamara.gracefoodbank@gmail.com\">pmcnamara.gracefoodbank@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002Q0Aai\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002Q0Aai<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Itty Bitty Kitty will be holding a Bingo Fundraiser at Macungie Memorial Hall on Sunday, April 6<\/strong>. Volunteers are needed in shifts from 9:30 a.m. \u2013 11:30 p.m. for set-up and food prep, and 11:30 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m. for game time tasks and breakdown. Minimum age 10 with adult. Contact Kathi, 610-973-7400, <a href=\"mailto:ittybittykittypa@gmail.com\">ittybittykittypa@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002pjfkE\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002pjfkE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>As Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley, Schnecksville, gears up for another exciting season of baseball, enthusiastic groups AND individuals are needed to become an \u201cAngel in the Outfield.\u201d <\/strong>Spending time with our players is such a rewarding experience you will want to come back again and again! No baseball experience is needed\u2014just a big heart and a loud cheer! Minimum age 13 or 11 with adult. Contact Stephanie, 610-769-2096, <a href=\"mailto:stephanie@miracleleaguelv.org\">stephanie@miracleleaguelv.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002tlumO2AQ\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002tlumO2AQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Daniel Tiger is back in Bethlehem and this year PBS39 &amp; 91.3 WLVR will be hosting him right here on March 29! <\/strong>This event usually attracts over 500 families, so many friendly faces are needed to help keep people safe while still having fun. Shifts are available from 7a.m. to 2 p.m., 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., or 9:30a.m. to 2 p.m. Minimum age 14 with an adult. Clearances and application required. Contact Deja, 610-984-8102, <a href=\"mailto:volunteer@wlvt.org\">volunteer@wlvt.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002ekSft\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002ekSft<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and reliable individual to assist with the Growing Partners Program during the 2025 season. <\/strong>The program at Second Harvest Food Bank installs gardens at food pantries in the SHFB network, provides the necessary seeds and transplants to fill these gardens and technical assistance with gardening as needed. The program also interacts with neighbors that use the food pantries to provide gardening and nutrition education, and more. Contact Amour, 484-287- 4015, <a href=\"mailto:ainman@caclv.org\">ainman@caclv.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002Y2pl3\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002Y2pl3<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>ShareCare Faith in Action needs volunteers to visit with people who are homebound<\/strong>, mostly seniors, who do not drive and live alone. Two hours a week or two hours a month can make a difference in someone\u2019s life and help our community decrease social isolation. Contact Lynn, 610-867-2177, <a href=\"mailto:sharecare8@aol.com\">sharecare8@aol.com.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002YPYgW\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002YPYgW<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Community and workplace leaders are invited to plan and host donation drives at their location to collect health and hygiene items for YWCA Allentown&#8217;s Perfect Fit program and its affiliated Personal Care Pantry. <\/strong>YWCA Allentown will provide a &#8220;Wish List&#8221; of high-demand items and\/or provide the Amazon registry info. Help to ensure that women can access important health and hygiene products for themselves and their families, and look and feel their best for interviews, work, and school. Contact Sarah, 610-871-5060, <a href=\"mailto:sbarrett@ywcaallentown.org\">sbarrett@ywcaallentown.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002kNNtg\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002kNNtg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Visit our website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/\">www.volunteerlv.org<\/a> for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or contact us at 610-807-0336, <a href=\"mailto:vc@volunteerlv.org\">vc@volunteerlv.org<\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is offering the last 2 sessions for LEAD Now &#8211; a training program that provides relevant guidance on nonprofit board service. 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