{"id":145393,"date":"2025-10-05T11:49:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T15:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145393"},"modified":"2025-10-05T11:49:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T15:49:51","slug":"october-5-2025-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145393","title":{"rendered":"October 5, 2025  | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Assist with literacy activities in Pre-K through Grade 3 by providing individual or small-group support under the guidance of classroom teachers with the Allentown School District Foundation. <\/strong>Minimum age 18. Clearances and attendance at a one hour orientation are required. Hours and days are flexible, but volunteers must be willing to commit to a regular schedule of at least one hour per week. For the date of the next orientation, contact Cynthia, 484-765-4121, <a href=\"mailto:phillipsc@allentownsd.org\">phillipsc@allentownsd.org.<\/a> \u00a0Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000045982h\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000045982h<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Flint Hill Farm Educational Center needs daily help with cleaning stalls for horses, cows, sheep and goats. <\/strong>Choose your animal so you will get to know them, and they will get to know you! Flexible scheduling. Training is provided. Modifications can be made for most of the projects to accommodate individual needs. Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Kathleen, 610-838-2928, <a href=\"mailto:kfields1922@gmail.com\">kfields1922@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00000IsNCF\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00000IsNCF<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lehigh Valley Public Media (PBS39, 91.3 WLVR &amp; LehighValleyNews.com) volunteer opportunities include setting up our table at events<\/strong>, handing out free materials during events and tearing down when it&#8217;s all over. Or perform as mascot, Telebear, at some events. Clearances required. Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Deja, 610-984-8102, <a href=\"mailto:volunteer@wlvt.org\">volunteer@wlvt.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001BaFZa\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00001BaFZa<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Autumn is in full swing at Lehigh Valley Zoo, Schnecksville! <\/strong>Individual or group volunteers are needed to help guests enjoy the sunshine and create family memories with special events like Boo At The Zoo the last three weekends of October. Minimum age 15. Contact Becky, 610-799-4171 x248, <a href=\"mailto:bgower@lvzoo.org\">bgower@lvzoo.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003mYQkX2AW\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003mYQkX2AW<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour guides\/docents are needed to greet and provide visitors with an educational experience about Native American lifeways and history <\/strong>as it pertains to the exhibits at Museum of Indian Culture, Allentown. Tour guides are currently needed on Fridays for at least one 6-hour shift (from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months. Minimum age 16. Contact Pat, 610-797-2121, <a href=\"mailto:info@museumofindianculture.org\">info@museumofindianculture.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000033gADi2AM\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000033gADi2AM<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sights for Hope volunteers assist visually impaired clients every Wednesday during the weekly walk at the South Mall <\/strong>from 9-10:30 a.m. This weekly walk gives clients the opportunity to enhance their fitness and socialize with other clients and volunteers. All volunteers will be trained in sighted guide procedures. All volunteers must use their own transportation to get to the mall. All volunteers must have a current FBI criminal background check clearance. Contact Rita, 610-433-6018, <a href=\"mailto:rita@sightsforhope.org\">rita@sightsforhope.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004EabWt\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004EabWt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity that will make a difference in the lives of cats and dogs? <\/strong>Join the Events Team for The Sanctuary at Haafsville, Breinigsville, where you can share your ideas and match your interests and abilities to tasks that may also be done from home. The team meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm. Contact Susan, 484-285-5445, <a href=\"mailto:scimerola@thesanctuarypa.org\">scimerola@thesanctuarypa.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000049lkJZ\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000049lkJZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whitehall Historical Preservation Society needs assistance preparing their buildings and grounds for the fall <\/strong>10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 19. Outside work includes raking, pruning, weeding, painting and\u00a0inside work includes cleaning, dusting, organizing, painting and other tasks as may be needed. Help is also needed to monitor tours in the afternoon. Contact Alice, 610-776-7280, <a href=\"mailto:WHPS@verizon.net\">WHPS@verizon.net.<\/a>\u00a0Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004E2mrJ\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004E2mrJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Visit our website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/\">www.volunteerlv.org<\/a> for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or contact us at 610-807-0336, <a href=\"mailto:vc@volunteerlv.org\">vc@volunteerlv.org<\/a> for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assist with literacy activities in Pre-K through Grade 3 by providing individual or small-group support under the guidance of classroom teachers with the Allentown School District Foundation. 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