\u00a0<\/span> DELAWARE & LEHIGH HERITAGE HALF MARATHON RUN\/WALK, Northampton & Lehigh County<\/strong> has need for volunteers to monitor start\/finish lines, staff water stations, direct participants at intersections, cheer on participants throughout the course, and present awards on Sunday, November 5th<\/span><\/span>. Contact Loretta Susen, 610-923-3548 x221<\/a>, Loretta@delawareandlehigh.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY,<\/strong> Saturday, November 18th<\/span><\/span>, is held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving, It is an opportunity for families to work together to serve their community, have quality time for busy families, strengthen communication, and have a positive impact on local communities. The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley has several local opportunities on their website www.volunteerlv.org<\/a>. Listings are updated regularly with new opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n HOLIDAY HOPE CHESTS<\/strong> needs volunteers to donate wrapped shoeboxes filled with age appropriate items for Lehigh Valley’s children in need. This program coordinated by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is a great project for large\/small groups, clubs, classes, families, and individuals. To participate, go to www.volunteerlv.org<\/a> and fill out a 2017 Donor Pledge Form. Filled shoeboxes may be dropped off at UGI Auditorium at 2121 City Line Ave., Bethlehem<\/a> from 12noon-6pm<\/span><\/span> on 11\/28 through 11\/30 or Friday 12\/1<\/span><\/span> from 10am-3pm<\/span><\/span> ONLY.<\/span><\/p>\n LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK<\/strong> seeks caring compassionate, and committed community volunteers to serve in following areas: All Locations-errand runners, gift shop, emergency dept., in-patient pharmacy; 17th & Chew-Office and Recreational Activity; Muhlenberg – Sterile Processing and Hospitality; Cedar Crest-Children’s Surgery Center, Surgical Waiting, and Hospitality. Apply at LVHN.org or call 610-969-2850<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n MEALS ON WHEELS OF LEHIGH COUNTY, Allentown<\/strong> is looking for volunteers (18+ years) to distribute meals to homebound individuals between 11am-1pm<\/span><\/span> Monday<\/span><\/span>-Friday. Teams of 2 deliver to 33 routes throughout Lehigh County. Drive a route or ride along as a visitor. Bring a friend and form a team or let us provide a partner for you. Training scheduled for Thursday 11\/9 @10:30am.<\/span><\/span> Call Dawn Stillwagen, 610-398-2563, dstillwagen@mealsonwheelslc. TABOR MENTORING PROGRAM, Bethlehem<\/strong> invites volunteers to become mentors and change lives. Tabor’s Mentoring Program matches individuals with children and youth who could benefit from getting a different perspective on life. Matches are made based on personality, common interests, and need. Make a positive influence and a better community, one youth a time. Call Nykea Alvarez Macey, 610-551-5583<\/a>, Nykea.Alvarez-Macey@tabor.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME, Allentown<\/strong> needs volunteers for their Annual Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale from 9:45am-3:30pm<\/span><\/span> on Friday, November 10th<\/span><\/span>. Push wheelchair bound residents or escort walking residents as they enjoy shopping. Helpers are also needed to work at sales tables or in the bake shop. Call Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684<\/a>, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org<\/a>
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