{"id":63055,"date":"2018-02-03T10:49:46","date_gmt":"2018-02-03T15:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=63055"},"modified":"2018-02-07T02:24:06","modified_gmt":"2018-02-07T07:24:06","slug":"youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-volunteer-center-lehigh-valley-6-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=63055","title":{"rendered":"Youth \u00a0& Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley | Updated 2\/04\/18"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION <\/b>is looking for a clothing donation coordinator for Mondays and Tuesdays from 10am-2pm.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 Duties include coordination of up to 4 people in accepting and sorting incoming clothing donations and keep the clothing room organized and maintained.\u00a0 Call Deirdre Federico, 610-740-5500 x322<\/a>, dfederico@armpa.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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FEED THE CHILDREN, Bethlehem <\/b>is looking for volunteers to join their Saturday<\/span><\/span> Box Brigade.\u00a0 Help pack boxes of food and personal care items for distribution across Northeastern United States.\u00a0 The Saturday<\/span><\/span> Box Brigade takes place the second Saturday<\/span><\/span> of every other month, with the first Saturday<\/span><\/span> on March 10, 2018 from 9am-12 noon<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 This opportunity is perfect for groups, corporate team building groups, and individuals.\u00a0 Call Beth Baier, 610-419-9356<\/a>, beth.baier@feedthechildren.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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FORGOTTEN FELINES AND FIDOS, INC., Germansville <\/b>needs volunteers to help clean food bowls, wash linen, clean litter boxes, etc. for about 150 felines at their shelter house and barn.\u00a0 Volunteer any time you can spare between 9am – 12 noon<\/span><\/span> Sunday<\/span><\/span> through Saturday<\/span><\/span> (including holidays).\u00a0 Call Kristen Rotondo, 610-737-6851<\/a>, fffvolunteer@verizon.net<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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GREATER LV AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION <\/b>needs volunteers to staff the 2018 Lehigh Valley Auto Show for 4 hour shifts at Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus, 10am-9pm<\/span><\/span> Thursday, March 22- Sunday, March 25<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 Parking is free and volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and get tickets to attend the show later with a family member.\u00a0 Call Tom Kwiatek, 610-758-9691<\/a>, tkwiatek@ptd.net<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Bethlehem <\/b>is seeking meal delivery volunteers (18+years).\u00a0 Volunteer daily or as little as twice each month, according to your availability.\u00a0 Volunteers must possess a valid driver’s license and have car insurance.\u00a0 Application process includes criminal background check, orientation, and on-the-road training.\u00a0 Call Keri Young, 610-691-1030 x20<\/a>, kerig@mealsonwheelspa.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield, <\/b>is an animal sanctuary for 70+ pets and farm animals rescued from abuse or neglect.\u00a0 Volunteers are desperately needed to feed\/water their ranch animals, perform environmental clean-up, and do ground maintenance including some winterizing of pens.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Animals need tending and feeding every day of the year.\u00a0 Call Kathryn Gress, 610-398-2122<\/a>, gressranch@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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THE SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN’S SERVICES, Allentown <\/b>is looking for volunteers to be a week night Buddy for a child in foster care.\u00a0 The role of the buddy is to provide one-on-one positive nurturing interactions during the Kids Connect Club sessions one evening a week, Mondays from 5:30-8:00pm.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 Sessions involve crafting, snacking, reading, playing together, and participating in group activities.\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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YOKEFELLOWSHIP PRISON MINISTRY, Wescosville <\/b>is looking for Christian volunteers to hold Bible Studies in the county jail, community corrections center and recovery center.\u00a0 Also need letter writers and mentors.\u00a0 Training required and will be held on Saturday, March 10th<\/span><\/sup> from 9am-2pm.\u00a0 For more info, visit website www.yokefellowpa.org<\/a> or call Lisa Perry, 610-820-89469, yokefellowpa@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/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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