{"id":143672,"date":"2025-07-13T14:05:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T18:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143672"},"modified":"2025-07-13T14:05:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T18:05:29","slug":"july-13-2025-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143672","title":{"rendered":"July 13, 2025 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Board members at Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank are actively involved <\/strong>in both leadership and service. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting and fiduciary oversight, policy development, and resource generation. Members may also be asked to volunteer at the Food Bank and support special events. Wherever your expertise lies we would be glad to connect with you.\u00a0Minimum age 22. Contact Jen, 610-433-6373, Jen.Kelley@allentownfoodbank.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003XzXW4<\/a><\/p>\n

Help prepare flooring for painting in Bethlehem Emergency Shelter dorm rooms <\/strong>9 a.m. to noon on July 16 and\/or July 23. Volunteers will be asked to scrape up particle boarding, remove nails, and sand down troublesome spots. Tools will be provided, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own.\u00a0Contact Maria, 484-602-5505, mshior@bes-inc.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003Yiiui<\/a><\/p>\n

Grace Community Foundation food bank <\/strong>in Allentown is looking for strong and dependable people to help unload the delivery truck from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month and help set-up Friday\u2019s food distribution. Minimum age 15 with adult. Contact Patty, 484-788-4903, pmcnamara.gracefoodbank@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002PskHC<\/a><\/p>\n

Volunteer to assist residents in getting to in-house clinic appointments at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth, <\/strong>8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wed, Thur, Fri. This may involve pushing residents in wheelchairs, Broda chairs, or simply walking alongside a resident and engaging in conversation while making sure they arrive to the clinic area safely. Lunch and training provided. Volunteers must pass a background check. Contact Jennie, 610-829-3686, jrepsher@norcopa.gov.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Vvpmo<\/a><\/p>\n

Do you like food, fun, and festivities? <\/strong>Join Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites for the sweetest treat of the summer \u2013 Blueberry Festival! We are looking for volunteers to help in many capacities, including setup beginning July 17; Market To Go, 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on July 18; assisting with children\u2019s activities, serving pie, the tasting tent, and admissions during the festival hours July 19 & 20; and cleanup 6 to 9 p.m. on July 20. Minimum age 14 or 13 with adult. Contact Charlotte, 610-882-0450, cfiliciotto@historicbethlehem.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003bGCRa<\/a><\/p>\n

The Salvation Army, Allentown, is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help support our Stuff the Bus <\/strong>campaign by handing out flyers at Walmart in Allentown and Whitehall on August 2 & 9 and encouraging customers to purchase school supplies for local students in need. Minimum age 12 with adult. Contact Deirdre, 610-432-0129, Deirdre.govan@use.salvationarmy.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003fltzD2AQ<\/a><\/p>\n

A Primary Care Community (PCC) is a group of about five volunteer families who come alongside one specific family <\/strong>to help meet physical, financial, spiritual, and emotional needs. The Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Services needs volunteers to commit to serving from 6 months up to 24 months with their specific family. Contact Florence, 610-821-7706, florence_rhue@use.salvationarmy.org.<\/a>\u00a0Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003eV3yu<\/a><\/p>\n

Wilson Area LINCS Family Center is excited to host a Touch a Truck and Community Resource Fair <\/strong>featuring a backpack & school supplies give away from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on August 10, at Wilson Area High School, Easton. Volunteers will also distribute water to vendors and volunteers, hand out tickets at the gate, register people for door prizes, assist with set up and breakdown, etc. Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Trina, 434-373-6200, tjohnsonbrady@wilsonareasd.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003bmu4d<\/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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