{"id":71915,"date":"2018-04-08T21:22:40","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T01:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=71915"},"modified":"2018-04-15T21:18:19","modified_gmt":"2018-04-16T01:18:19","slug":"youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-volunteer-center-lehigh-valley-6-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=71915","title":{"rendered":"Youth \u00a0& Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley | Updated April 8th, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION\/AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION, Allentown <\/b>is looking for volunteers who are able to help at the “Go Red for Women” event on May 11<\/span><\/span>. Help is needed with registration, auction, check out, and to interact with guests and staff. Lunch will be provided. This event is a fundraiser for American Heart Association, with lunch, auction, and education at ArtsQuest (SteelStacks).\u00a0\u00a0 Call Dawn Fernandez, 614-396-3506, dawn.fernandez@heart.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME, Fountain Hill <\/b>is looking for volunteers to help residents play Pinochle: deal cards, keep score, and help residents play the game. Call Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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D & L NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, Easton <\/b>needs April Trail Tenders for Hugh Moore Park and Lehigh Drive Clean Up from 9am-12:30pm<\/span><\/span> Saturday, April 14<\/span><\/span> (rain date 4\/21). Volunteers will meet at the National Canal Museum in Hugh Moore Park at 9am<\/span><\/span> to break into groups for various activities: clean up along trails and Lehigh Drive, prep for educational field trips, clear branches, plant flowers and more. Wear appropriate clothes for being outside (closed-toed shoes, long pants, and long sleeve shirts). Call Brian Green, 610-923-3548 x234, programs@delawareandlehigh.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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EQUI-LIBRIUM, INC., Nazareth <\/b>needs volunteers (14+ years) to be horse leaders and side helpers to\u00a0\u00a0 assist during horseback riding and cart driving lessons for children and adults with special needs. Our next 11-week session starts March 12. Volunteers sign up to help the same participant for one hour once a week for 11 weeks. Trainings are scheduled from 12:30-3:30pm<\/span><\/span> on 4\/14, 5\/12, 6\/2, 7\/14, 8\/11, 9\/8, and 10\/6. Call Yvonne Darlington, 610-365-2266, volunteer coordinator@equi-librium.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. Training provided. Call Tracy Damiani, 610-266-3000, tracy.damiani@scorevolunteer.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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MORAVIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Bethlehem <\/b>is looking for volunteers (14+ years) from 9am-1pm<\/span><\/span> on Saturday, May 5<\/span><\/span> (rain date 5\/12) to help beautify the grounds of historic Whitefield House and Gray Cottage in Nazareth. Help fill holes, pickup branches, and do general gardening to prepare for upcoming Annual Arts & Crafts Festival on June 2<\/span><\/span>. Outdoor tools provided (may bring your own) and light refreshments will be served but bring your own lunch. Call Suzanne Keller, 610-759-5070, adminassist@moravianhistoricalsociety.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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SOUTHSIDE ARTS DISTRICT, Bethlehem <\/b>needs volunteers to help with Spring on the SouthSide Chili-Cook Off from 9am-5pm<\/span><\/span> on Saturday, April 28<\/span><\/span>. Opportunities include Set Up\/Clean Up, Passport & T-Shirt Sales, Sell Beverages, Restock Chili Paper Supplies, Customer Service\/Street Guide, Guide Celebrity Judges, and help with Hot Pepper Eating Contest. Call Missy Hartney, 484-892-0395, missy@southsideartsdistrict.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY, Emmaus <\/b>needs volunteers to help with their Wild Eggs Event on Sunday, April 15. Help with fun activities for kids: coloring, cookie decorating, transform wooden eggs into wild animals, make bookmarks, visit with animals, and hunt for eggs on their nature trail.\u00a0\u00a0 Help also needed with check-in and parking. Child abuse clearances and criminal background checks are required. Two shifts: 9am-noon<\/span><\/span> or 1-3pm.<\/span><\/span> Call Heather Pritchard, 610-965-4397 x112, hpritchard@wildlandspa.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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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