{"id":147084,"date":"2026-01-12T22:12:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T03:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147084"},"modified":"2026-01-12T22:12:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T03:12:06","slug":"sunday-january-4-2026-current-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147084","title":{"rendered":"Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Join Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem, in supporting their community food pantry! <\/strong>Volunteers are needed on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month to assist with receiving food deliveries and organizing pantry shelves. Tasks include unloading boxes (15\u201320 lbs.), stocking shelves, and ensuring the pantry is clean and organized for families in need. Contact Shelly, 610-868-7800, mrivera@hclv.org.<\/a> Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003IUpcV<\/a><\/p>\n

Do you enjoy Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) and want to make a positive impact on young learners? <\/strong>The STEAM Club at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the LV is looking for enthusiastic volunteers\u2014high school age and older\u2014to work with small groups of elementary students on fun, hands-on projects each week from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at our Youth Mentoring Center in Allentown. Contact Maggie, 610-432-8000, mklingseis@bbbslv.org.<\/a> Website link-www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004mih36<\/a><\/p>\n

Assist Whitehall Historical Preservation Society with a post-holiday clean-up! <\/strong>Volunteers are needed January 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Whitehall to put away holiday decorations, general cleaning and organization, and monitoring afternoon visitors. Contact Alice, 610-776-7280, WHPS@verizon.net.<\/a> Website link: https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00004veRbO<\/a><\/p>\n

Seeking loving foster homes for the kittens that come into The Sanctuary at Haafsville in Orefield. <\/strong>Kitten season continues and we are seeking loving foster homes for the kittens that come into our care until they are old enough to be adopted. To learn more about becoming a foster, please visit our website at https:\/\/thesanctuarypa.org\/foster\/<\/a> and click on \u201cFoster Kittens\u201d to complete the Kitten Fostering Application. You will then be contacted to attend one of our orientation sessions.\u00a0Website link- www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002qMHyE<\/a><\/p>\n

Become a Care Community volunteer to help meet the physical, financial, spiritual, and emotional needs of a family<\/strong>. Make a significant difference with The Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Services by being part of a much-needed support system through meals, supplementing groceries, reaching out during birthdays\/holidays and much more. Commitments are from 6 to 24 months.\u00a0Contact Flo, 610-821-7706, florence_rhue@use.salvationarmy.org.<\/a> Website link-https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00003eV3yu<\/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 to 11 a.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\/a0CVI00004dwfiI2AQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Seeking energetic, dynamic volunteers to perform as TeleBear for PBS39 & 91.3 WLVR at community events and in-school appearances. <\/strong>Appearances may take place on weekdays, weekends or occasional evenings. Mascot actors must be at least 5’3″ tall and comfortable in the bear costume for 20-30 minutes at a time. Free background clearances required. Call 610-984-8102, or email volunteer@wlvt.org.<\/a> Website link- https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00002OfPri<\/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.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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