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ARTSQUEST, Bethlehem<\/strong> is looking for Christkindlmarkt volunteers for various positions including Admission Assistants, Booth Attendants, Eco-Squad, Merchandise Assistants, Customer Service, Kid’s Craft Assistants, and more.\u00a0 The Festival runs for 6 weeks starting on November 17 through December 23rd<\/span><\/span> (Thursdays through Sundays).\u00a0 Shift times vary depending on day.\u00a0 Call Coryna Barberis, 610-332-1360<\/a>, cbarberis@artsquest.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY<\/strong> is held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving.\u00a0 It is an opportunity for families to work together to serve their community, share quality time for busy families, strengthen communication, and have a positive impact on local communities.\u00a0 This year’s date is Saturday, November 18th<\/span><\/span>, and The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley has several local opportunities available.\u00a0 Check their website www.volunteerlv.org<\/a>, where listings are updated regularly.<\/div>\n

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HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES<\/strong> is in need of volunteers for its Annual Turkey Trot 5kRun, a competitive and fun walk, on Sat., Nov. 26<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 Volunteers are needed Fri. Nov. 24 and Sat. Nov. 25<\/span><\/span> to help with registration, be a race marshal, hand out pre-race refreshments, t-shirt handout, and many more tasks.\u00a0 Call Kristen Walsh, 610-882-0450 x20<\/a>, kwalsh@historicbethlehem.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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HOLIDAY HOPE CHESTS<\/strong> needs volunteers to donate wrapped shoeboxes filled with age appropriate items for Lehigh Valley’s children in need.\u00a0 This program coordinated by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is a great project for large\/small groups, clubs, classes, families, and individuals.\u00a0 To participate, go to www.volunteerlv.org<\/a> and fill out a 2017 Donor Pledge Form.\u00a0 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.<\/div>\n

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ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, Bethlehem<\/strong> and Warren Campuses are seeking Patient Advocate Volunteers to make a difference to their patients by spending time socializing with and providing comfort items to their patients.\u00a0 Consider volunteering and make an impact today!\u00a0 Call 484-526-4600<\/a> or visit their website www.slhn.org\/volunteernow<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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THE CARING PLACE, Allentown<\/strong> is making Thanksgiving Food Baskets for Needy Families from 10am-3pm<\/span><\/span> on Saturday, November 18<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 Volunteers are needed to help people when community members come to pick up their baskets.\u00a0 \u00a0Call Mary Griffin, 610-433-5683<\/a>, mgriffin@thecaringplace.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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THE SALVATION ARMY, Allentown<\/strong> 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. 8th St.\u00a0\u00a0 A short training orientation will be provided.\u00a0 Call Deirdre Govan, 610-432-0128 x220<\/a>, Deirdre.govan@use.salvationarmy.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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THIRD STREET ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN INC., Easton <\/b>has volunteer opportunities for their Gingerbread House Contest from 1:15-8:15pm<\/span><\/span> on Saturday, November 25th<\/sup> \u00a0\u00a0People are needed to be Greeters, Gingerbread Monitors, Hall Monitors to guide visitors to see Santa, help voters select the “Best Gingerbread House,” and to answer questions.\u00a0 Kick off the holidays by being part of this annual “fun”draiser.\u00a0 Call Wendy Hughes, 610-258-6271<\/a>, whughes@thirdstreetalliance.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nhttp:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org<\/a>
\nConnecting volunteers with the needs of the Lehigh Valley community for over 25 years!<\/h4>\n

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