{"id":146508,"date":"2025-12-07T13:21:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T18:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146508"},"modified":"2025-12-07T13:21:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T18:21:36","slug":"sunday-december-7-2025-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146508","title":{"rendered":"Sunday, December 7, 2025 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you considering joining or currently serving on a nonprofit board and want to become a more informed participant? <\/strong>Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is offering LEAD Now, a leadership training program that provides relevant guidance on nonprofit board service. This program is virtual, and each class time is 4-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, December 10 &amp; 17. For more information and to Register visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/LEAD-Now\">www.volunteerlv.org\/LEAD-Now.<\/a> For questions contact Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, <a href=\"mailto:karen@volunteerlv.org\">karen@volunteerlv.org.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>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 to 11 a.m. on the 3rd &amp; 4th Saturdays each month. Minimum age 15 or 12 with adult supervision. Contact Patty, 484-788-4903, <a href=\"mailto:pmcnamara.gracefoodbank@gmail.com\">pmcnamara.gracefoodbank@gmail.com.<\/a> Website link-<a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002PtFk5\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002PtFk5<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteers needed to wrap 500 gifts for residents of Gracedale Nursing Home! <\/strong>Gift wrapping will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8th to 11th (if needed). Gift wrap, scissors, and tape are supplied&#8230;we just need you! Contact Jennie, 610-829-3823, <a href=\"mailto:jrepsher@norcopa.gov\">jrepsher@norcopa.gov.<\/a> Website link-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004kq5Sp\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004kq5Sp<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lehigh Valley Public Media in Bethlehem invites volunteers to PEEPSFEST from 2 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 30 &amp; 31 <\/strong>to help with Friendship bracelets, wayfinding, the igloo and TeleBear handling. Application and background checks required. Contact Deja, 610-984-8102, <a href=\"mailto:volunteer@wlvt.org\">volunteer@wlvt.org.<\/a> Website link-<a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004hIIC42AO\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004hIIC42AO<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Holidays are Here! The Christmas Parties at the Pheobe Nursing Home in Allentown <\/strong>could use as much help as possible 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, to set-up and clean-up the\u00a0party, transport residents to and from the party, deliver presents to the residents, serve food and overall bring the holiday spirit of the season to Phoebe. Minimum age 13 with adult. Contact Joan, 610-435-9037, <a href=\"mailto:jwickel@phoebe.org\">jwickel@phoebe.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004kjcLR\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004kjcLR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help with a gift-wrapping station at the upcoming Sheridan Elementary School Winter Event <\/strong>from 4 to 6 p.m. on December 12 in Allentown. Help to spread holiday cheer and support our school community! Contact Franshesca, 908-303-0685, <a href=\"mailto:baez-checof@allentownsd.org\">baez-checof@allentownsd.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004itsFj\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004itsFj<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Sanctuary at Haafsville, a private non-profit animal rescue organization, is seeking Board members with a passion for animal welfare <\/strong>to help guide our organization\u2019s growth. We need members with extensive experience in the following areas: Fundraising and Resource Development, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Communications, Technology (IT Support).\u00a0Contact Tanya, 610-973-4449, <a href=\"mailto:tsmargiassi@thesanctuarypa.org\">tsmargiassi@thesanctuarypa.org.<\/a> Website link-<a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/board-members-needed\">www.volunteerlv.org\/board-members-needed.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Washington Elementary is excited to host a Winter Wonderland event from 4-6 p.m. on December 18 <\/strong>and would love assistance in making it a joyful celebration for students and families! Volunteers are needed to hand out gifts to children and families, guide families through each festive station, assist with photos with Santa, and help ensure everyone has a wonderful experience. Contact Jeffrey, 484-765-4940, <a href=\"mailto:espinolaj@allentownsd.org\">espinolaj@allentownsd.org.<\/a> Website link- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004SZ80R\">www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004SZ80R<\/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>&nbsp; Are you considering joining or currently serving on a nonprofit board and want to become a more informed participant? 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