{"id":86776,"date":"2019-03-24T13:24:30","date_gmt":"2019-03-24T17:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=86776"},"modified":"2019-03-24T13:50:28","modified_gmt":"2019-03-24T17:50:28","slug":"updated-january-20-2019-youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-from-the-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=86776","title":{"rendered":"Updated March 24, 2019 | Youth & Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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AMERICAN RED CROSS of the GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown –\u00a0<\/strong>Help us SOUND THE ALARM AND SAVE LIVES by volunteering to share fire-safety tips and install free smoke alarms (by appointment throughout Allentown) from 8:30am-2:30pm on Saturday, April 27. Equipment, supplies, training, light breakfast, snacks and lunch will be provided. Register your group\/individual at https:\/\/volunteerconnection.redcross.org\/?nd=vms_public_form&form_id=5658<\/a>. For questions, call Ned Bloom, 484-403-4721, ned.bloom@redcross.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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CENTER FOR VISION LOSS, Allentown <\/strong>is seeking volunteers to work with staff to administer vision-screening tests for preschool and kindergarten age children in Lehigh or Northampton County.\u00a0\u00a0 Reliable transportation to screening sites is necessary. Training will be provided. Call Rita Lang, 610-433-6018, rita.lang@centerforvisionloss.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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FLINT HILL FARM EDUCATIONAL CENTER, Coopersburg <\/strong>needs volunteers to help with Spring Farm Clean Up from10am-2pm on Saturday, April 6. Paddocks, garden and grass areas need raking, removal of old hay\/straw, broken branches, etc. Woods walk need preparation to welcome the upcoming children’s school tours. They have countless other projects that require no skill, just a willingness to work. Call Kathy Fields, 610-838-2928, kathy@flint-hillfarm.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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GIRL SCOUTS of EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA <\/strong>seek volunteers to be Daisy scout leaders to give the littlest Girl Scouts their first leadership experience. Share about 2 hours a week for 4-6 weeks. The curriculum exists; it’s fun and interactive and all materials are supplied, as well as training on facilitating the program. Call Dale Marie Moelter, 267-443-0026, dmoelter@gsep.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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GREATER VALLEY YMCA, Easton <\/strong>is looking for volunteers (18+ years) to assist with Healthy Kids Day from 2-7pm on Saturday, April 27. Duties include event set-up, implementation, and tear-down; specifically directing foot traffic inside the building, assisting vendors, setting up tables\/chairs, serving food, greeting public, answering general questions, and other tasks associated with this event. Call Julie Novick, 610-438-6065, julienovick@gv-ymca.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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LEHIGH COUNTY COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES, Allentown <\/strong>is seeking dedicated volunteers to be court appointed advocates for children in foster care due to abuse, neglect and\/or trauma. These volunteers will be the “eyes and ears” of the Judge and advocate for the best interests of the child in court, visit the child at home\/placement, monitor how the child is doing in school, observe parental visitations, and be in regular contact with the child. Call CASA 610-782-3858, CASA@lehighcounty.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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MEALS ON WHEELS ot the GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Lehigh County <\/strong>needs volunteers to deliver meals to home-bound seniors and disabled individuals throughout the Lehigh Valley. Volunteers are needed daily from 10am-1pm Monday-Friday. Volunteers use their own vehicles. Volunteers are needed in both Lehigh and Northampton counties and volunteers can choose their area for delivery. Call Dawn Stillwag<\/div>\n<\/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. Our website is updated regularly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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