{"id":53297,"date":"2017-11-20T17:20:53","date_gmt":"2017-11-20T22:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=53297"},"modified":"2017-11-25T12:13:43","modified_gmt":"2017-11-25T17:13:43","slug":"youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-volunteer-center-lehigh-valley-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=53297","title":{"rendered":"Youth \u00a0& Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown <\/b>is looking for Mentors for students at Fountain Hill Elementary School, Bethlehem.\u00a0 Mentors and Littles meet once a week 3:30-4:45pm<\/span><\/span>; activity ideas are provided.\u00a0 Mentors are also needed for Breakfast Program at Paxinosa Elementary, Easton.\u00a0 Mentors meet once a week from 8:15-9am<\/span><\/span> at school.\u00a0 Call Melissa Moyer, 610-432-8000 x107<\/a>, mmoyer@bbbslv.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME, Fountain Hill <\/b>has opportunities for volunteers to help at their Bazaar from 9:45am-2:15pm<\/span><\/span> on Friday, December 1st<\/span><\/sup>.\u00a0 Help is needed at craft sales tables, escort residents to the bazaar, and to help them shop.\u00a0 In addition to beautiful hand-made crafts, baked goods, jewelry, small gifts will be sold and refreshments will be available.\u00a0 Call Kerry Magliane,<\/div>\n
610-336-5684<\/a>, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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FORKS YMCA EDUCATION CENTER, Easton <\/b>needs volunteers for their Tree of Lights event on Wednesday, December 6th<\/span><\/sup> from 5-8pm.\u00a0 Help is needed to set up lights, chairs, tables, help serve refreshments, and pass out programs.\u00a0 Deadline for volunteer inquire is Wednesday, November 22nd<\/span><\/sup>.<\/div>\n
Call Jan Marie Schwartz, 610-250-7193<\/a>, jschwartz@gv-ymca.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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GREATER VALLEY YMCA, Allentown <\/b>hosts an Annual Community Holiday Dinner on Friday, December 15th<\/span><\/sup> at the Allentown Y.\u00a0 In previous years they have served 250-350 meals, as well as distributed gifts to under privileged children in attendance.\u00a0 Assistance is needed with meal prep, set up, decorating, greeters, servers, runners, and clean up.\u00a0 Deadline for volunteer inquire is Friday, December 8th<\/span><\/sup>.\u00a0 Call Maribel Tandazo, 610-351-9622<\/a>, maribeltandazo@gv-ymca.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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LIBERTY BELL SHRINE MUSEUM, Allentown <\/b>is looking for volunteers for their “Little Shoppers Village” to assist children with their Christmas shopping.\u00a0 Parents fill out a form that indicates for whom the children are buying, and the volunteers help them fulfill their requests.\u00a0 Packing\/wrapping is done on site so the gifts are ready to be given on Christmas morning.\u00a0 Volunteers must have clearances to participate in this opportunity.\u00a0 Call Sara Jane Brace, 610-435-4232<\/a>, sarajane.brace@libertybellmuseum.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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MEALS ON WHEELS OF LEHIGH COUNTY, Allentown <\/b>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’s needs (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly).\u00a0 A 40 minute orientation is required.\u00a0 Orientation scheduled for Thursday 11\/30 @6:30pm<\/span><\/span>, or call\/email to arrange a one-on-one orientation that fits your schedule.\u00a0 Call Lindsay Fly, 610-841-7132<\/a>, lfly@mealsonwheelslc.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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NORTHEAST MINISTRY, Bethlehem <\/b>is seeking volunteers to tutor students in grades 1-12 during their After School Homework Club.\u00a0 The club meets Monday<\/span><\/span> to Thursday<\/span><\/span> from 3:30-5:30pm.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 Tutors assist students with homework, reading, and school projects.\u00a0 All tutors must complete and pass background clearances before beginning to volunteer.\u00a0 Call Paula Johnson, 610-691-3355<\/a>, johnsonp@northeastministry.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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THE SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN’S SERVICES, Quakertown <\/b>is hosting their annual Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday, December 9th<\/span><\/sup> from noon until 2pm.\u00a0 They are looking for a volunteer to come as Santa to hand out gifts to the children and pose for photos.\u00a0 They also need a Mrs. Clause to assist Santa and read a Christmas story to the children.\u00a0 Call Linda VanEsch, 610-821-7706<\/a>,<\/div>\n
Linda.VanEsch@use.salvationarmy.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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