{"id":141658,"date":"2025-04-13T09:36:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T13:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=141658"},"modified":"2025-04-13T09:36:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T13:36:31","slug":"april-13-2025-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=141658","title":{"rendered":"April 13, 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

Greater Easton Development Partnership is calling all community members and businesses <\/strong>to join your neighbors to spruce up the West Ward on April 26. 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

Volunteers are needed to welcome visitors to the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts <\/strong>and provide basic information about all Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites tours, and process merchandise and ticket sales in the gift shop. Contact Charlotte, 610-882-0450, cfiliciotto@historicbethlehem.org.<\/a>\u00a0Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000032F9qD<\/a><\/p>\n

The uniform closet at Jewish Day School, Allentown, needs volunteers to sort clothing <\/strong>by size and style 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Wednesday. Contact Beth, 610-437-0721, bkushnick@jdslv.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000030UaEE<\/a><\/p>\n

Help is needed at The Salvation Army, Allentown, food pantry <\/strong>to assist with organization, stocking shelves, and packing food for families 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Volunteers will be mostly standing and need to lift up to 20 pounds. Contact Deirdre, 610-432-0129, deirdre.govan@use.salvationarmy.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000030bTqh<\/a><\/p>\n

Kitten season has arrived, and we are seeking loving foster homes <\/strong>for the kittens that come into The Sanctuary at Haafsville in Orefield. 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

If you enjoy spending time with children, <\/strong>can pass a background check, and only have a few hours per week to volunteer, this is the perfect opportunity for you! 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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