{"id":143822,"date":"2025-07-20T21:46:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T01:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143822"},"modified":"2025-07-20T21:46:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T01:46:12","slug":"july-20-2025-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143822","title":{"rendered":"July 20, 2025 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is seeking volunteers to help in our Client Choice Food Pantry <\/strong>Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon for one or more days per month or Thursday evenings from 3 to 6 p.m. Help clients select their food and place it in the bags. Clients are very happy to have assistance and help. Training is provided on-site. Contact Amy, 610-821-1332, amy.hitch@allentownfoodbank.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000R8C1u<\/a><\/p>\n

Join Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor this summer <\/strong>at various locations to learn about D&L Trail Patrol and Adopt-A-Section of D&L Trail programs, time commitments and responsibilities, and receive the tools needed to complete the program objectives for tending to the trails along the corridor. Contact Aurelia, 610-923-3548 x229, assistant@delawareandlehigh.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000KYGZcAAP<\/a><\/p>\n

Help fight hunger – deliver meals to homebound seniors & adults with disabilities for Meals on Wheels <\/strong>of the Greater LV. M-F deliveries originate from 9 pickup locations throughout the Valley. Sign up when available using our online scheduler; shifts start between 10 & 10:30 a.m. and take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. Deliver on your own or with a friend. Instructions and training provided; application and background check required. Contact Dawn Stillwagen, 610-841-7011, dawns@mowglv.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000VdEIl<\/a><\/p>\n

The Roasting Ears of Corn Festival is Celebrating 45 years! <\/strong>The Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown is excited to host Pennsylvania’s oldest Native American festival on August 16-17. Many hands are needed for this important fundraiser, beginning with various set-up chores starting on August 2, and culminating with various festival positions on August 16 & 17. Minimum age 16 with adult. Contact Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, info@museumofindianculture.org.<\/a> Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000kcmxFAAQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Drivers are needed to take elderly\/and or disabled people to doctor appointments and grocery shopping. <\/strong>Members receiving services can enter and exit a vehicle independently. ShareCare Faith in Action provides mileage reimbursement and has several other volunteer opportunities as well.\u00a0Contact Casey, 610-867-2177, merrick.casey@hotmail.com.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002YQ0zW<\/a><\/p>\n

Volunteers are needed for St. Luke’s University Health Network gift shops at various campus locations throughout the Lehigh Valley<\/strong>. St. Luke’s volunteers help the patients, visitors and staff. No experience necessary. Training provided. Minimum age 16. Contact Karen, 484-526-4600, volunteers@sluhn.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002QSuLq<\/a><\/p>\n

The Back-to-School Backpack Build is a great way to make a direct impact <\/strong>where each backpack filled brings a student one step closer to a successful school year. The Salvation Army, Allentown, is looking for volunteers to help pack school supplies into backpacks for children in shifts, 9 a.m. to noon or 12:30-3:30 p.m. August 11-15. Minimum age 15 with adult. Contact Deirdre, 610-432-0129, deirdre.govan@use.salvationarmy.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003fu26N2AQ<\/a><\/p>\n

The Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Program believes every child deserves a safe, loving, and caring home<\/strong>, and as part of our Advisory Council, you can have a powerful impact on the lives of foster and adoptive children, and families in our community. Share your professional expertise; diverse knowledge of constituent perspectives; connections to local resources, colleagues, or peers; philanthropic support and other forms of needed assistance. Contact Florence Rhue, 610-821-7706, florence_rhue@use.salvationarmy.org.<\/a> Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002NjHt02AF<\/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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