{"id":62244,"date":"2018-01-27T11:20:12","date_gmt":"2018-01-27T16:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=62244"},"modified":"2018-01-27T11:23:22","modified_gmt":"2018-01-27T16:23:22","slug":"youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-volunteer-center-lehigh-valley-6-3-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=62244","title":{"rendered":"Youth \u00a0& Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley | Updated 1\/28\/18"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION <\/b>has a volunteer opportunity for those who want to help but can’t get out of their house.\u00a0 They are looking for volunteers to become part of their new call center by working from your home.\u00a0 Help make calls based on their current needs.\u00a0 Make Special Event follow up calls for Auction items, RSVP’s for invitations, and thank you calls as needed.\u00a0 Call Deirdre Federico, 610-740-5500 x322<\/a>, dfederico@armpa.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION <\/b>needs volunteers to read to kindergartners in classrooms in 14 schools across the city.\u00a0 A training session is scheduled for Tuesday, February 6<\/span><\/span>, from 2-3pm<\/span><\/span> at Jackson Elementary Childhood Center, 517 N. 15<\/a>th<\/span><\/sup> St, Allentown.\u00a0 Park on street or in shopping center rows near the school.\u00a0 Background clearances needed.\u00a0\u00a0 Call Vicki Newhard, 484-765-4121<\/a>, newhardv@allentownsd.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME, Allentown <\/b>has a fun opportunity for volunteers to help their residents play games on Tuesdays from 6:15-8:15pm.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 A regularly scheduled game night takes place each week and volunteers are needed to escort their residents to in-house games and to help them play the games.\u00a0 Examples of games are bingo, Yahtzee, and casino type games.\u00a0 Call Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684<\/a>, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.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\/31 @1:30pm.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 Call Dawn Stillwagen, 610-398-2563, dstillwagen@mealsonwheelslc.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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PROJECT OF EASTON <\/b>is looking for a Tutor at their Fowler Literacy Center to meet with adult learners for a minimum of 3 hours per week on a one-on-one basis in small groups or during classes.\u00a0 Bachelor’s Degree required.\u00a0 For more info, call Dannah Hartman, 610-258-4361 x18<\/a>, dhartman@projecteaston.org<\/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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ST. LUKE’S HOSPICE, Lehigh Valley, Carbon and Monroe counties<\/b> is seeking compassionate, dependable, and outgoing volunteers in these areas.\u00a0 A hospice volunteer might hold a hand, read a book to a patient, be a listening ear, be a friend, and much more. Orientation and training is provided.\u00a0 Call Juana Van Steenvoort, 484-526-7124<\/a>, Juana.VanSteenvoort@sluhn.org<\/a>, or visit http:\/\/vna.slhn.org\/Volunteer <\/a><\/div>\n

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THE\u00a0HABITAT FOR HUMANITY\u00a0RESTORE,<\/b> Whitehall<\/b> is actively looking for individuals (18+ years) and groups (4 people max) on Friday and Saturday<\/span><\/span> afternoons to assist with the daily operations in the Donation Center, sales floors and working with the ReStore Staff. Sign up by creating\u00a0a\u00a0Volunteer\u00a0Hub account: http:\/\/habitatlehighvalley.volunteerhub.com<\/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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