{"id":79509,"date":"2018-07-08T23:03:14","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T03:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=79509"},"modified":"2018-07-15T17:49:36","modified_gmt":"2018-07-15T21:49:36","slug":"youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-volunteer-center-lehigh-valley-6-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-3-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=79509","title":{"rendered":"Updated July 8, 2018 | Youth \u00a0& Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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COMMUNITY ACTION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF BETHLEHEM <\/b>is looking for volunteers to help with south Bethlehem’s July Clean-Up Days for about 2 hours starting at 10am<\/span><\/span> on Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14<\/span><\/span>. Weeding and picking up trash will be done at 2 pocket parks. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gardening gloves, but gloves will also be available. Rakes, trash bags, and brooms will be provided. Call Anna Smith, 610-807-9337, asmith@caclv.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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EQUI-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\/23-7\/27<\/span><\/span>, and 8\/13-8\/17. Call Yvonne Darlington, 610-365-2266, volunteercoordinator@equi-librium.org<\/a><\/div>\n

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FEED THE CHILDREN, Bethlehem <\/b>has a National Day of Service (9\/11) Volunteer Opportunity perfect for friends, families, clubs, youth\/church groups, senior citizens, corporate team building groups, and individuals available from 5-8pm.<\/span><\/span> Volunteers will help pack boxes of food and personal care items to be distributed across the Northeastern United States. Call Beth Baier, 610-419-9356,<\/div>\n
beth.baier@feedthechildren.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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GUARDIANSHIP SUPPORT AGENCY, Allentown <\/b>is looking for volunteers to provide companionship for individuals residing in nursing homes. Also need assistance with shopping for individuals who need a little extra help. Call Kristen Pesarcik, 610-351-2013, guardianship@ptd.net<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville <\/b>has plenty of volunteer opportunities for youth (age 13+). Typical shift is from 9:45am-3:30pm.<\/span><\/span> Examples of tasks include: Kangaroo Walkabout, Giraffe Feeding Deck, Goats and Barn Yard, Penguin Bracelets, Assorted Games\/Crafts\/Activities, and more! Join Lehigh Valley Zoo Volunteer Group on Facebook https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/lvzoovolunteers\/<\/a>. For more Info, call Julia Bieski, 610-799-4171 x248, jbieski@lvzoo.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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

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PROJECT OF EASTON <\/b>needs a volunteer for Administrative Support. Duties include welcoming clients, recording data into spreadsheets, creating\/editing documents, doing bulk mailings, answering phone calls. Call Dannah Hartman, 610-258-4361, communityrelations@projecteaston.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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WESTMINSTER VILLAGE, Allentown <\/b>is looking for volunteers to help transport residents to activities, help with activities, engage and interact with the senior population. Help with folding and delivering laundry to residents is also needed. Volunteers must be interviewed and go through an orientation process. Call Heather Reaser, 610-782-8333, hreaser@psl.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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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