{"id":141265,"date":"2025-03-30T11:07:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T15:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=141265"},"modified":"2025-03-30T11:07:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T15:07:34","slug":"march-30-2025-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=141265","title":{"rendered":"March 30, 2025 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 12th Annual 3.21 Run for Down Syndrome takes place on the Lehigh Parkway on Saturday 4\/19\/25. <\/strong>From setup at 8 a.m. to clean up at 12 noon and everything in between, Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center has a variety of volunteer opportunities available for the event. Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Kerri, 484-224-5288, epdsckerri@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002qjyR8<\/a><\/p>\n

Want a great way to get outside, educate children, and experience farm life? <\/strong>Flint Hill Farm Educational Center in Coopersburg has an opportunity for you to share fun and informative experiences with school age children 8:30-11:45 a.m. and\/or 1-3 p.m. must be able to walk about 1 mile on uneven ground. Orientation required. Contact Katherine Bollinger, 610-838-2928, farm-<\/a> coordinator@flinthillfarm-edcenter.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00000IpXSp<\/a><\/p>\n

Greater Easton Development Partnership is calling all community members and businesses to join your neighbors to spruce up the West Ward on April 26. <\/strong>Work on your own, with your neighbors, or join one of our larger neighborhood cleanup efforts. Check in and supplies will be available for pick up starting at 8:30 a.m. at 100 North 12th Street, Easton. Contact Andrea, 484-894-9620, andrea@eastonpartnership.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002tIq6o<\/a><\/p>\n

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, ittybittykittypa@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002pjfkE<\/a><\/p>\n

Kitten season has arrived, and we are seeking loving foster homes for the kittens that come into The Sanctuary at Haafsville in Orefield. <\/strong>Kittens need care until they are old enough to be adopted.\u00a0Complete the Kitten Fostering Application and select a date to attend one of our upcoming orientations. Contact Susan, 484-285-5445, scimerola@thesanctuarypa.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002qMHyE<\/a><\/p>\n

The Gress Mountain Ranch in Orefield operates both a sanctuary for domestic and exotic animals, and programs for therapy, education and volunteerism that provide meaningful ways for people to benefit from interacting with animals. <\/strong>Please consider hosting a donation drive for our animals. Items needed include Zero Gatorade, Zero cranberry juice, yogurt, animal thermometer, straw and pine shavings for bedding, and more. For a full list of items, contact Kathryn, 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com.<\/a>\u00a0Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002xXKEj<\/a><\/p>\n

If you enjoy spending time with children, can pass a background check, and only have a few hours per week to volunteer, this is the perfect opportunity for you! <\/strong>Third Street Alliance for Women and Children in Easton is need of childcare volunteers from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays so that moms living in our shelter can attend programs designed specifically for them. Contact Janinie, 610-438-9426, volunteer@thirdstreetalliance.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002qlK1J2AU<\/a><\/p>\n

YWCA Allentown seeks professional women to provide one-on-one mentoring to clients in the New Choices professional development program. <\/strong>Mentors will provide guidance and networking for clients who are currently seeking employment and participating in YWCA Career Counseling. Contact Sarah, 610-871-5060, sbarrett@ywcaallentown.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002kNTid<\/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.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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