{"id":58418,"date":"2017-12-27T16:22:17","date_gmt":"2017-12-27T21:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=58418"},"modified":"2017-12-27T16:24:56","modified_gmt":"2017-12-27T21:24:56","slug":"youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-volunteer-center-lehigh-valley-6-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=58418","title":{"rendered":"Youth \u00a0& Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FLINT HILL FARM EDUCATIONAL CENTER, Coopersburg <\/b>has a MLK Day Volunteer Opportunity available Monday, 1\/15<\/span><\/span> from 9am-3pm<\/span><\/span> by helping with midwinter cleanup of their farm and farm animals.\u00a0 The indoor arena needs organizing.\u00a0 Burn pit needs a safe fire of unneeded wood (marshmallows an option).\u00a0 Minor carpentry work needed in the stalls.\u00a0\u00a0 A place to warm up, hot cocoa, and cozy fire will be provided for all volunteers.\u00a0 Call Kathleen Fields, 610-838-2928<\/a>, kathy@flinthilll-farm.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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LEHIGH VALLEY CHILDREN’S CENTERS <\/b>has volunteer opportunities for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from 9am-3pm<\/span><\/span> on Monday, January 15<\/span><\/span>th. <\/span><\/sup>\u00a0Opportunities are available at their Bethlehem, South Mountain, and Spring Garden Early Learning Center sites.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0All involve clean up and organizing storage areas, while some include touch up paint.\u00a0 Volunteers must be 18+ years.\u00a0 For more info, call Shawn Deiter, 610-820-5333 x205<\/a>, sdeiter@lvcconline.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE, LCCC, Schnecksville <\/b>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, 610-266-3000<\/a>, tracy.damiani@scorevolunteer.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE, Lehigh Valley – <\/b>Make it a Day On, Not a Day Off!\u00a0 Several volunteer opportunities are available for Monday, January 15, 2018<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 Please visit the Volunteer Center website \u00a0www.volunteerlv.org<\/a>\u00a0for details and registration instructions.<\/div>\n

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MEALS ON WHEELS OF LEHIGH COUNTY, Allentown <\/b>needs volunteers (18+ years) to do grocery shopping for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in an area of Lehigh County preferred by the volunteer.\u00a0 Flexible schedules based on client’s needs (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly).\u00a0 A 40 minute orientation is required.\u00a0 Orientation scheduled for Friday, 1\/19 @1pm<\/span><\/span>, Wednesday, 1\/24 @6:30pm<\/span><\/span>, or call\/email to arrange a one-on-one orientation that fits your schedule.\u00a0 Call Lindsay Fly,<\/div>\n
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 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 LITERACY CENTER, Allentown <\/b>needs volunteers to help set up for a “Thanksgiving” type meal for about 200 neighbors surrounding St. James UCC at 15th<\/span><\/sup> & Walnut Sts.\u00a0 Attendees are elderly residents at nearby high-rise apts, homeless folks, lower income families, etc.\u00a0 Help is needed from 1-5pm<\/span><\/span> Sunday, 1\/14<\/span><\/span> to prepare the dinner (chopping, peeling, carving turkeys), set up tables, and wash dishes. Call Christine Bauder, 610-435-0680 x119<\/a>, cbauder@theliteracycenter-lv.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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THE SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN’S SERVICES, Allentown <\/b>is looking for volunteers to serve as a Child Aide to be a buddy to a foster or adopted child during the Kids Connect Club Sessions once a week on Mondays from 5:30-8pm.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 Help with crafting, snacking, reading, and playing together, as well as participate in group activities focused on learning life lessons.\u00a0 Training will be provided.\u00a0 Call Florence Rhue, 610-821-7706<\/a>, Florence_rhue@use.salvationarmy.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 
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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY – Check our website www.volunteerlv.org<\/a> for more holiday volunteer opportunities.\u00a0 Our website is updated regularly.<\/b><\/div>\n

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