{"id":78768,"date":"2018-06-17T22:38:01","date_gmt":"2018-06-18T02:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=78768"},"modified":"2018-06-24T20:39:18","modified_gmt":"2018-06-25T00:39:18","slug":"youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-volunteer-center-lehigh-valley-6-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=78768","title":{"rendered":"Updated June 17, 2018 | Youth \u00a0& Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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QUI-LIBRIUM, INC., Nazareth <\/b>needs volunteers to help at their horse camps for children\/youth with disabilities. Help with riding lessons (walking next to the horse assisting the rider) and help with horse related crafts and activities (feeding, grooming, etc.). Mandatory training will be provided from 12:30-3:30pm<\/span><\/span> on 7\/14, and 8\/11. Camps run 8:30am-12:30pm<\/span><\/span> Monday<\/span><\/span> through Friday 7\/9-7\/13<\/span><\/span>, 7\/23-7\/27, and 8\/13-8\/17. Call Yvonne Darlington, 610-365-2266, volunteercoordinator@equi-librium.org<\/a><\/div>\n

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GRACEDALE NURSING HOME, Nazareth <\/b>is seeking students (age 14+) for their Summer Youth Program. Help with activities, visit residents, and assist getting residents to appointments around the facility. Volunteer opportunities are available 9am-3pm<\/span><\/span> Monday<\/span><\/span> through Friday. Lunch provided daily. Call Michael Colon, 610-829-3686, mcolon@northamptoncounty.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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HOLY FAMILY MANOR, Bethlehem <\/b>needs youth volunteers (age 13+) to assist residents with various activities including cards and table games, exercise, crossword puzzles, arts and crafts, reading, gardening, and enjoying outdoor patios with their seniors. Other duties may include wheeling residents to\/from activities and in-house therapy and salon appointments, assembling packets, and assisting with weekly patio picnics, watering planters, and beautifying outdoor areas. Time frame is every day from 9am-1pm<\/span><\/span>,<\/div>\n
1-5pm<\/span><\/span>, 5:30-8:30pm.<\/span><\/span> On-site training provided. Call Rose Lance, 610-865-5595 x522, rlance@hfmanor.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, Allentown <\/b>is looking for youth volunteers (age 16+) to assist with preparations for Nearly New Sale by helping to sort donated goods throughout the year, Monday<\/span><\/span>-Friday, 9am-6pm.<\/span><\/span> Training of one hour will be set up upon sign-up. Call Stephanie Bennett, 610-435-3571, sbennett@lvjcc.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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NORTHAMPTON CO. HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Easton <\/b>is seeking volunteers (age 15+) to provide a warm welcome to visitors; impart information about museums, services\/activities of NCHGS on phone and face-to-face; assist shopping patrons in gift shop and with tourist info. Training provided. Morning and afternoon shifts of 3-4 hours are available Wed. – Sun. Call Ken Wildrick, 610-252-8080, volunteer.nchgs@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, Allentown, Bethlehem, Coaldale, Easton, Quakertown, Stroudsburg, Phillipsburg, NJ <\/b>needs volunteers (age 14+) in all locations (including former Sacred Heart Hospital) for Patient Advocates, Escorts, Gift Shop, Friendly Visitors, Lobby Greeter, and Campus Messenger. Help make a difference in our patient’s day and assist those who come to visit with them. Call Amanda Wefing, 484-526-4600, volunteers@sluhn.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield <\/b>has volunteer opportunities for youth (age 10 with adult or 14+ w\/o adult) to feed, water and care for small\/large and exotic animals; do ground maintenance for stalls, pens, and pasture areas. Orientation provided; scheduling is at your convenience seven days a week. Call Kathryn Gress, 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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WESTMINSTER VILLAGE, Allentown <\/b>needs volunteers (age 14+) to help transport residents to activities, help with activities, engage and interact with senior population. Time frame is from 1:30-4pm<\/span><\/span> on Tuesday<\/span><\/span>, Saturday, and Sunday<\/span><\/span>. On-site training will be provided. Call Heather Reaser, 610-782-8333 or 610-782-8383, hreaser@psi.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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