{"id":60393,"date":"2018-01-13T00:43:48","date_gmt":"2018-01-13T05:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=60393"},"modified":"2018-01-13T00:43:48","modified_gmt":"2018-01-13T05:43:48","slug":"youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-volunteer-center-lehigh-valley-6-3-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=60393","title":{"rendered":"Youth \u00a0& Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION, Allentown <\/b>invites you to join their Gala Event Planning Committee to make their 3rd<\/span><\/sup> Annual “Celebrating Lives Changed” a huge success.\u00a0 \u00a0Meetings are held on Thursday<\/span><\/span> afternoons through April with the event on Saturday, April 21st<\/span><\/sup>. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Many opportunities to volunteer from home and call into meetings.\u00a0 \u00a0For more info, visit www.allentownrescuemission.org<\/a> or call Deirdre, 610-740-5500 x322<\/a>, dfederico@armpa.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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COMPEER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown <\/b>needs volunteers for one-on-one friendship matches.\u00a0\u00a0 Compeer matches volunteers from the community with members who are in stable, mental health recovery.\u00a0 Volunteers spend time with the member doing things like talking over a cup of coffee, taking a walk, going to a free concert, and many more.\u00a0 Hours are flexible and available in both Northampton and Lehigh Counties.\u00a0 Call 610-774-1450<\/a> or email compeer@pbfalv.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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MEALS ON WHEELS OF LEHIGH COUNTY, Allentown <\/b>is looking for volunteers (18+ years) to distribute meals to homebound individuals between 11am-1pm<\/span><\/span> Monday<\/span><\/span>-Friday.\u00a0\u00a0 Teams of 2 deliver to 33 routes throughout Lehigh County.\u00a0 Drive a route or ride along as a visitor.\u00a0 Bring a friend and form a team or let us provide a partner for you.\u00a0\u00a0 Training scheduled for Wednesday 1\/17 @1:30pm.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 Call Dawn Stillwagen, 610-398-2563, dstillwagen@mealsonwheelslc.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY THERAPY DOGS, INC., Kutztown <\/b>is looking for volunteers to visit with residents at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown on a monthly basis on Wednesday<\/span><\/span> evenings from 7-8pm.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 Bringing smiles to people’s faces is their pleasure.\u00a0 Therapy dog teams must be registered PoYC tested teams.\u00a0 For more info, call Helene Skopek-Krygier, 570-814-6078<\/a>, poycdogs@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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SACRED HEART HOSPITAL, Allentown <\/b>is in need of reliable volunteers to brighten the lives of their patients and visitors.\u00a0 Many assignments are available, including Gift Shop, running errands, assisting patients\/visitors, or greeting in their short-procedure waiting room.\u00a0 Training will be provided.\u00a0 Call Beth Fogel, 610-776-5413<\/a>, bfogel@shh.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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SENIOR CORPS RSVP of LEHIGH, NORTHAMPTON & CARBON COUNTIES, Bethlehem <\/b>needs Driver\/Escort volunteers and volunteers to do Grocery Shopping for senior citizens and\/or individuals with disabilities.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Driver\/Escorts provide rides to\/from appointments.\u00a0 Grocery shop once or twice a month.\u00a0 Some shopping assignments may include transporting someone to and accompanying them through the store.\u00a0 Hours are flexible based upon your availability and client’s needs.\u00a0 Call Diane Schrameyer, 610-393-1165<\/a>, dms1408@hotmail.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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TABOR MENTORING PROGRAM, Bethlehem <\/b>invites volunteers to become mentors and change lives.\u00a0 Tabor’s Mentoring Program matches individuals with children and youth who could benefit from getting a different perspective on life.\u00a0 Matches are made based on personality, common interests, and need.\u00a0 Make a positive influence and a better community, one youth a time.\u00a0 Call Nykea Alvarez Macey, 610-551-5583<\/a>, Nykea.Alvarez-Macey@tabor.org<\/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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