{"id":84035,"date":"2018-11-11T15:04:06","date_gmt":"2018-11-11T20:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=84035"},"modified":"2018-11-17T15:15:44","modified_gmt":"2018-11-17T20:15:44","slug":"youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-volunteer-center-lehigh-valley-6-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-3-2-3-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=84035","title":{"rendered":"Updated November 11, 2018 | Youth \u00a0& Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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BETHLEHEM SPECIAL OLYMPICS <\/b>needs a head Gymnastics Coach and additional gymnastic volunteers for Rhythmic Gymnastics. Practices are held from 6:30-8pm on Wednesdays from November-June. Volunteers are required to become Class A Volunteers through Bethlehem Special Olympics by completing the background check and few online trainings. Call Dana Lindsey 610-264-3616, volunteers@bethlehemsopa.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY, <\/b>Saturday, November 17th<\/span><\/sup>, is held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving, It is an opportunity for families to work together to serve their community, have quality time for busy families, strengthen communication, and have a positive impact on local communities.\u00a0 The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley has several local opportunities on their website www.volunteerlv.org<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 Listings are updated regularly with new opportunities.<\/div>\n

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HOLIDAY HOPE CHESTS <\/b>need volunteers to donate wrapped shoeboxes filled with age appropriate items for Lehigh Valley’s children in need. This program coordinated by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is a great project for large\/small groups, clubs, classes, families, and individuals. To participate, go to www.volunteerlv.org<\/a> and fill out a 2018 Donor Pledge Form. Filled shoeboxes may be dropped off at UGI Auditorium at 2121 City Line Ave., Bethlehem from 12noon-6pm on Tuesday 11\/27 through Friday 11\/30.<\/div>\n

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PHOEBE HOME, Allentown <\/b>could use some extra help: Thanksgiving Day Bingo from1:30-4:30pm; Christmas Parties during the week of December 17th<\/span><\/sup>; Christmas Day visit with residents who do not have families and to help with special programming; December 26 through 29- help with Marathon Bingo Event; Holiday Events throughout the month of December. For more info, call Eileen Mihocko or Joan Wickel, 610-794-5366 or 610-794-5364, emihocko@phoebe.org<\/a> or jwickel@phoebe.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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SIXTH STREET SHELTER, Allentown <\/b>is looking for volunteers to donate (canned\/boxed) food items and frozen\/fresh turkeys for 30 families to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together. Donations should be dropped off no later than Sunday, November 18. Average family size for a holiday meal is 5. NO SERVING OF MEALS. Call Kristine Blasco, 610-435-1490, Kblasco@caclv.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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SOUTHSIDE ARTS DISTRICT, Bethlehem – <\/b>He’s making a list and checking it twice! Volunteer to help on December 1 for their Naughty or Nice Cocktails & Cookies Crawl. Register Santa’s elves before they go on the Crawl from 9am-4pm, or be a Greeter from 12-5pm on the street helping folks find their way. Call Missy Hartney, 484-892-0395, missy@southsideartsdistrict.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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THIRD STREET ALLIANCE, Easton <\/b>is holding a Sock Hop Dance on Sunday, November 18 from 7-10pm at Third Street Alliance\/Simon Mansion gym. Event helpers (6-8), minimum age 16 with parental support, are needed. Duties include monitoring hallways, offer directions, and\/or greet guests at front door. Help with snacks and beverages. Call Wendy Hughes, 610-438-9426, whughes@thirdstreetalliance.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE, Bethlehem <\/b>needs volunteers to help gift wrap now through December 14 at their 301 Broadway, 5th<\/span><\/sup> Floor, Bethlehem location. Times: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays – 5-7pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm, and Sunday 4-7pm. All ages welcome! Call to confirm for entry to the building. Call Dr. Enid Jackson, 610-202-1273, bethlehemwomenofexcellence@gmail.com<\/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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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