{"id":79843,"date":"2018-07-15T17:54:37","date_gmt":"2018-07-15T21:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=79843"},"modified":"2018-07-22T00:09:28","modified_gmt":"2018-07-22T04:09:28","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","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=79843","title":{"rendered":"Updated July 15, 2018 | Youth \u00a0& Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ARTSQUEST, Bethlehem <\/b>is excited to celebrate its 35th<\/span><\/sup> anniversary of Musikfest, a volunteer-driven festival benefiting Lehigh Valley and surrounding communities. Positions for volunteers include: soda booth, beer servers, ticket booth assistants, retail assistants, set up\/tear down, and much more! Sign up at www.artsquest.org\/volunteer<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS, Allentown <\/b>is looking for volunteers to teach the class in their Earn-a-Bike program. This program teaches students (ages 9-17) basic bike mechanics and safety over a 12 week course. Mentors aid students as they fix their bike and learn communication and teamwork skills. Upon completion of the course, students earn their refurbished bike and a new helmet. No mechanic experience is necessary. Call Hannah Miller,<\/div>\n
610-434-1140, Hannah@communitybikeworks.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES <\/b>is looking for volunteers for their 32nd<\/span><\/sup> Annual Blueberry Festival on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22<\/span><\/span> at Burnside Plantation. All volunteers receive a free festival admission and a free scoop of ice cream or slice of pie. Youth volunteers welcome with adult supervision. Contact Kristen Walsh, 610-691-6055, kwalsh@historicbethehem.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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MANITO LIFE CENTER, Allentown <\/b>provides equine therapies and activities to special needs children and adults. Youth volunteers are needed for various barn chores including: stall cleaning, scrubbing\/cleaning water buckets, sweeping, dusting, sorting, gardening, and other roles. Older youth may opt for volunteer roles in their therapeutic riding program. Timing is flexible, usually between 9am-5pm<\/span><\/span>, and they are open 7 days a week. Call Alicia Pramik, 610-433-3707, aliciapramik@gmail.com<\/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,<\/div>\n
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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THIRD STREET ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN, Easton <\/b>is creating a new classroom and needs some extra hands to start the project. Duties include wiping down walls; cleaning cabinets, countertops, and bathrooms; and painting. Project starts Monday<\/span><\/span>, July 16 through July 20 from 10am-3pm.<\/span><\/span> Call Wendy Hughes, 610-438-9426, whughes@thirdstreetalliance.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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