{"id":58791,"date":"2017-12-31T00:22:50","date_gmt":"2017-12-31T05:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=58791"},"modified":"2017-12-31T00:22:50","modified_gmt":"2017-12-31T05:22:50","slug":"youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-volunteer-center-lehigh-valley-6-3-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=58791","title":{"rendered":"Youth \u00a0& Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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CENTER FOR VISION LOSS, Allentown <\/b>needsvolunteers to be “Annie’s Angels” to do home visits, read mail, and provide companionship.\u00a0 Volunteers to drive customers to doctor appointments, shopping, or center activities are also needed.\u00a0 Hours are flexible and are determined by need.\u00a0 Training will be provided.\u00a0 Call Rita Lang, 610-433-6018<\/a>, rita.lang@centerforvisionloss.org<\/a><\/div>\n

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COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS, Allentown <\/b>is looking for “Earn-A-Bike” instructors for children ages 9-17.\u00a0 Volunteers will mentor and assist children in repairing bicycles.\u00a0 Commitment is 6-8pm<\/span><\/span> one night a week for 12 weeks.\u00a0 No experience necessary.\u00a0 Training provided.\u00a0 Call Dave Edinger, 610-434-1140<\/a>, dedinger@communitybikeworks.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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GOOD SHEPHERD REHABILITATION NETWORK, Allentown <\/b>has rewarding volunteer opportunities at their main campus and other sites for the following:\u00a0 companions for long-term care residents, patient\/resident transportation, patient ambassadors, and clerical assistance.\u00a0 Gift Shop help is also needed 9am-noon<\/span><\/span> Monday<\/span><\/span> through Friday at the main campus.\u00a0 Call JoAnn Frey, 610-776-3125<\/a>, jfrey@gsrh.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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INDEPENDENT SENIOR TRANSPORTATION NETWORK LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem <\/b>has a rewarding volunteer opportunity available as a driver.\u00a0\u00a0 Meet new people, make new friends, and provide LV seniors with a lifeline to medical appointments, grocery stores, or to visit a loved one in a nursing home.\u00a0 Choose times, days, and areas in Lehigh Valley only.\u00a0 Must have own vehicle and clean driving record.\u00a0 Call Karen Schiavone, 610-419-1645<\/a>, info@itnlehighvalley.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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LEHIGH VALLEY ACTIVE LIFE, Allentown <\/b>is looking for volunteers (age14+) to be on call to shovel snow for low income senior citizens living in Allentown when snowfall is two inches or more.\u00a0 Be a real “Snow Angel” and call Rick Daugherty, 610-437-3700<\/a>, rick@lvactivelife.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 Friday 1\/19 @1:00pm<\/span><\/span> and Wednesday 1\/24 @6:30pm<\/span><\/span>, or call\/email to schedule a one-on-one that fits your schedule.\u00a0 Call Lindsay Fly, 610-841-7132, lfly@mealsonwheelslc.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY THERAPY DOGS, INC., Kutztown <\/b>seeks volunteers with therapy dogs to visit residents of various nursing homes throughout the Lehigh Valley area.\u00a0 Bringing smiles to people’s faces is their pleasure.\u00a0 Therapy dog teams must be registered PoYC tested teams.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0For more info, call Helene Skopek-Krygier, 570-814-6078<\/a>, poycdogs@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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SHARECARE FAITH IN ACTION, Bethlehem <\/b>is looking for volunteer drivers (18+ years) to help safely transport people who are elderly and\/or disabled to and from doctor appointments and with grocery shopping in the Lehigh Valley.\u00a0 Volunteers are also needed to help others who can’t get out on their own through visitation, socializing, and taking them out of their home environment.\u00a0 All volunteers are asked to attend a 2 hour orientation\/training.\u00a0 Call Cheryl Wilson, 610-867-2177<\/a>, sharecare8@aol.com<\/a>.<\/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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