{"id":49748,"date":"2017-10-23T20:09:37","date_gmt":"2017-10-24T00:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=49748"},"modified":"2017-10-23T22:53:36","modified_gmt":"2017-10-24T02:53:36","slug":"volunteer-opportunities-volunteer-center-lehigh-valley-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=49748","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">ARTSQUEST, Bethlehem <\/span><\/b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">needs Christkindlmarkt volunteers for various positions including Admissions Assistants, Booth Attendants, Eco-Squad, Merchandise Assistants, Customer Service, Kid&#8217;s Craft Assistants, and more.\u00a0 The Festival runs for 6 weeks starting on November 17 through December 23<sup><span style=\"font-size: small;\">rd<\/span><\/sup> (Thursdays through Sundays).\u00a0 Shift times vary depending on day.\u00a0 Call Coryna Barberis, <a href=\"tel:(610)%20332-1360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">610-332-1360<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\">cbarberis@artsquest.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown <\/span><\/b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">is looking for Mentors for students at Fountain Hill Elementary School, Bethlehem.\u00a0 Mentors and Littles meet once a week <\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">3:30-4:45pm<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">; activity ideas are provided.\u00a0 Mentors are also needed for Breakfast Program at Paxinosa Elementary, Easton.\u00a0 Mentors meet once a week from <\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">8:15-9am<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"> at school.\u00a0 Call Melissa Moyer, <a href=\"tel:(610)%20432-8000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">610-432-8000 x107<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\">mmoyer@bbbslv.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">EQUI-LIBRIUM, INC., Nazareth <\/span><\/b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">isstarting their Fall session and needs volunteers (14+ years) to help as horse handlers or side helpers to assist the riding instructor and\/or therapist in carrying out the riders&#8217; individual program plan.\u00a0\u00a0 Call Yvonne Darlington, <a href=\"tel:(610)%20365-2266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">610-365-2266<\/a>, <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><a target=\"_blank\">volunteercoordinator@equi-librium.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS &amp; SITES <\/span><\/b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">is in need of volunteers to serve as museum tour guides\/docents.\u00a0 Docents introduce guests to the heritage stories found at their many historic sites.\u00a0 They may also be trained to provide seasonal tours.\u00a0 Training is provided for docents.\u00a0 They also need an experienced Graphic Designer to assist the Marketing Coordinator.\u00a0 A portfolio is requested.\u00a0 Call Kristen Walsh, <a href=\"tel:(610)%20882-0450\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">610-882-0450 x20<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\">kwalsh@historicbethlehem.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE, LCCC, Schnecksville <\/span><\/b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">needs experienced business people to provide confidential business mentoring services in person and online.\u00a0\u00a0 Lead seminars and workshops to help small business owners meet goals and achieve success.\u00a0 Training provided.\u00a0 Call Tracy Damiani, <a href=\"tel:(610)%20266-3000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">610-266-3000<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\">tracy.damiani@scorevolunteer.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">MEALS ON WHEELS OF LEHIGH COUNTY, Allentown <\/span><\/b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">needs volunteers (18+ years) to go grocery shopping for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in an area of Lehigh County that works best for you.\u00a0 Flexible scheduling based on client&#8217;s needs (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly).\u00a0 A 40 minute orientation is required.\u00a0 Orientation scheduled for <\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">Thursday 10\/26 @6:30pm<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">, <\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">Friday 11\/17 @1:00pm<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">Thursday 11\/30 @6:30pm<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">, or call\/email to schedule a one-on-one that fits your schedule.\u00a0 Call Lindsay Fly, 610-841-7132, <a target=\"_blank\">lfly@mealsonwheelslc.org<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">THE SALVATION ARMY, Allentown <\/span><\/b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">needs responsible, reliable, and trustworthy volunteers for their 2017 Red Kettle Bell Ringing Campaign.\u00a0 Volunteers must relate well with the public, have a desire to help raise funds, be able to stand for a 4 hour shift and ring a hand bell, must dress weather appropriate for outdoors, and provide their own transportation to The Salvation Army on N. 8<sup><span style=\"font-size: small;\">th<\/span><\/sup> St.\u00a0\u00a0 A short training orientation will be provided.\u00a0 Call Deirdre Govan, <a href=\"tel:(610)%20432-0128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">610-432-0128 x220<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\">Deirdre.govan@use.salvationarmy.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">THE SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN&#8217;S SERVICES, Allentown <\/span><\/b><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">is seeking energetic individuals to serve on the Rock N&#8217; Run 4 Kids Committee.\u00a0 Work with a fun group to plan and organize this event that includes a 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun Run, and many fun activities for families.\u00a0 Must attend monthly meetings, but otherwise schedule is flexible and much of the work can be done on your own time.\u00a0 Call Linda VanEsch, <a href=\"tel:(610)%20821-7706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">610-821-7706<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\">Linda.vanEsch@use.salvationarmy.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Contact the Volunteer Center to receive a brochure listing agencies in need of volunteers at\u00a0<strong>610-807-0336 or e-mail: <\/strong><strong>vc@volunteerlv.org<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> <strong>Visit our website <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/\"><strong>www.volunteerlv.org<\/strong> <\/a><strong>for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.<\/strong><\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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