{"id":144500,"date":"2025-08-24T16:28:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T20:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144500"},"modified":"2025-08-24T16:28:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T20:28:12","slug":"august-24-2025-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144500","title":{"rendered":"August 24, 2025 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Join a working team environment with Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering Property and Maintenance Team <\/strong>Volunteers should have some working knowledge of mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or household repair and be committed to approximately 1-2 hours per week. Contact Maria, 484 602-5505, mshior@bes-inc.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003mxP7D<\/a><\/p>\n

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley, Allentown, is started a new after school mentoring program called STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Club <\/strong>and with the help of friendly and dedicated community volunteers, kids can continue to grow their curiosity and have fun beyond the classroom from October through May, 3:30-5 p.m. on Thursdays and beginning in January 3:30-5 p.m. on Tuesdays. Contact Maggie, 610-432-8000, mklingseis@bbbslv.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003ZxAEf<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a0a.m. on the 3rd & 4th Saturdays each month. Minimum age 15 or 12 with adult supervision. Contact Patty, 484-788-4903, pmcnamara.gracefoodbank@gmail.com<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002Q0Aaj2AF<\/a><\/p>\n

Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth, is looking for a volunteer to run the Gift Shop <\/strong>9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming atmosphere while providing excellent customer service to guests. Background check is required, and orientation will be provided. Contact Jennie, 610-829-3686, jrepsher@norcopa.gov<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003ycBmc<\/a><\/p>\n

K9 Kop Project will be hosting a Mega Basket Raffle at Petersville Rod and Gun Club on September 5 & 6. <\/strong>Volunteers are needed 3-8 p.m. on September 6 to pull tickets, record winners, and check baskets & winning tickets as guests leave. The Mega Basket Raffle will feature over 400 prizes, so accuracy is important! Minimum age 15 with adult. Contact Vickie<\/strong>, 443-851-3658, k9kopproject@gmail.com<\/a>.\u00a0Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003Z48HU2AZ<\/a><\/p>\n

The Warming Station at River Crossing YMCA, Allentown, will reopen for the season from September 30, 2025, through April 30, 2026<\/strong>. Volunteers are needed from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m., seven days a week, to help welcome guests, serve warm meals, distribute supplies, and offer compassionate support to those experiencing homelessness. Contact Tami, tunger@ymcarivercrossing.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003cRmIs<\/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>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003eV3yu<\/a><\/p>\n

At least 2 STRONG volunteers are needed to assist at The Whole Life Center, Easton, <\/strong>with unloading food delivery trucks from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.\u00a0Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Weigh each box, help coordinators put food in freezers or fridges, and then reload the remaining boxes back onto the truck for delivery to other pantries and shelters. Contact Donna, 610-417-2067, donna@wholelifectr.org<\/a>. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003Av6Rj2AJ<\/a><\/p>\n

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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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