{"id":90637,"date":"2019-05-26T10:13:26","date_gmt":"2019-05-26T14:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=90637"},"modified":"2019-05-26T10:14:24","modified_gmt":"2019-05-26T14:14:24","slug":"updated-january-20-2019-youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-from-the-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=90637","title":{"rendered":"Updated May 26th, 2019 | Youth & Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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CEDARBROOK SENIOR CARE AND REHAB, FOUNTAIN HILL <\/b>is looking for volunteers to assist the staff at their Spring Bazaar from 9am-1pm on Friday, June 7. Push wheelchairs, walk with residents in main activity room and help them shop at their bazaar\/bake sale\/white elephant sale. Call Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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EQUI-LIBRIUM, INC, (EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES & THERAPIES), Nazareth <\/b>needs volunteers (ages 14+) to help during five different weeks of half-day Horse Camp. Camp dates are 6\/24-28 (ages 4-7); July 15-19 (ages 8-12); August 5-9 (ages 13+), August 12-16 (ages 8-12) August 19-23 (ages 4-7). Training to be a side helper or activity helper will be provided; training sessions are 12:30-3:30pm on 6\/8, 7\/13, or 8\/3. Call Yvonne Darlington, 610-365-2266, volunteercoordinator@equi-librium.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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GREATER VALLEY YMCA, Easton <\/b>is looking for volunteers (adult supervision for ages 15-17) to help with their Annual Firecracker 4-Miler Race from 6-11:30am on Thursday, July 4. Proceeds support youth program scholarships at the Easton\/Phillipsburg Branch of Greater Valley YMCA. Various race-related duties: finish line support, registration, fundraising, food table, course marshal, water stations, etc. Call Julie Novick, 610-438-6065, julienovick@gv-ymca.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville <\/b>is looking for dedicated volunteers (adult supervision 10-12 years) for the 2019 season. Volunteers may assist with positions including interactive exhibits, conservation activity stations, special events, memberships, marketing, and grounds departments. Call Julia Seeley, 610-799-4171 x248, jbieski@lvzoo.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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PHOEBE ALLENTOWN NURSING HOME <\/b>has summer volunteer opportunities available for youth ages 13 (or finished 7th<\/sup> grade) to 18 to complete their community service hours and have a good time doing it. Take residents for “walks” around campus, help with bingo games, do manicures, one-on-one visits, help transport residents for summer picnics\/musicals. Orientation day is from 8:30am-4pm on Tuesday, June 18. Call prior to orientation to receive necessary items- Joan Wickel, 610-794-5364, jwckel@phoebe.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, Bethlehem, Quakertown and Warren Campuses<\/b> need Volunteer Escorts, Patient Advocates and Hospice Volunteers from 8AM-12PM or 12-4PM Monday through Friday. Spend time socializing with and providing comfort items to patients and lending a hand to staff. This opportunity is diverse and very active. Call Amanda Wefing, 484-526-4600, volunteers@sluhn.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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STRIVE YOUTH, Allentown <\/b>will be holding an Entrepreneurship Day at Allen High School from 8:15am-6pm on Saturday, June 1. This program gives teens in grades 8-12 from around the Valley the tools for succeeding as entrepreneurs. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, registration, getting students from one activity to another, giving out lunches, after lunch clean-up, and break-down, etc. The following shifts are available: 11:30am-2:30pm and 2:30-6pm. Complete form at https:\/\/forms.gle\/otFn9rjUEhSgHv6N8<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem <\/b>is recruiting high school students entering 10th,<\/sup>, 11th<\/sup>, or 12th<\/sup> grade for their goLEAD Leadership Program which will take place from 9am-3pm on Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19. This program helps participants develop critical leadership skills while preparing a capstone service project. Applications may be found on www.volunteerlv.org<\/a> and must be submitted by June 24. Call 610-807-0336, vc@volunteerlv.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Visit our website www.volunteerlv.org<\/a> for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.<\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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