{"id":93139,"date":"2019-06-23T12:02:41","date_gmt":"2019-06-23T16:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=93139"},"modified":"2019-06-23T12:02:41","modified_gmt":"2019-06-23T16:02:41","slug":"updated-june-23-2019-youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-from-the-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=93139","title":{"rendered":"Updated June 23, 2019 | Youth  &#038; Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><b>ARTSQUEST, Bethlehem <\/b>is looking for volunteers (adult supervision for age 14-15) to join the best music festival in North America &#8211; Musikfest! Join your friends, family, and coworkers and support your community. ArtsQuest has a job for everyone from beer tapping to keeping the festival grounds clean, and much more! Sign up at <a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001wnBet0RKDAQdghYrbWst3iF4KVlKCMJmDM0RgNibzUf7qW4t5IawJpIkbPUWqIp8fO8pmrAv2ATzMQXLa4gvz-cCbSNu5wW8azTwQAGuntm1N4SGF5TguAwzRyBGwKIXW5wggZTH5jTsfTlY6MygQfRsQ3iUGI32WI0iGvbZp2IqW-W_ozOfMp7GQxtnXHVH&amp;c=uchKFjqVsS9hmgspfrcIyObN5Nm2SfZ1KaGCZ5ag0rTkQ-FKfg_fTA==&amp;ch=6HO6k3BLk1HbGMP2Z-5KkOwEdUB3jHrx5PzjIisnYBXlAhp9XGO4Zw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" shape=\"rect\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001wnBet0RKDAQdghYrbWst3iF4KVlKCMJmDM0RgNibzUf7qW4t5IawJpIkbPUWqIp8fO8pmrAv2ATzMQXLa4gvz-cCbSNu5wW8azTwQAGuntm1N4SGF5TguAwzRyBGwKIXW5wggZTH5jTsfTlY6MygQfRsQ3iUGI32WI0iGvbZp2IqW-W_ozOfMp7GQxtnXHVH%26c%3DuchKFjqVsS9hmgspfrcIyObN5Nm2SfZ1KaGCZ5ag0rTkQ-FKfg_fTA%3D%3D%26ch%3D6HO6k3BLk1HbGMP2Z-5KkOwEdUB3jHrx5PzjIisnYBXlAhp9XGO4Zw%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1561391974803000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFgDYNlqkA-qwSVMOn5X3tDfyLnfw\">www.artsquest.org\/volunteer<\/a> or call Courtney at 610-332-1354 for a paper application.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><b>EASTERN PA DOWN SYNDROME CENTER, Trexlertown <\/b>is hosting an event at Eight Oaks Craft Distillers on Thursday, July 11 from 12pm-9pm. Volunteers (adult supervision for ages 14-17) are needed to help at the raffle tables, kids crafts, and outdoor games area. Four-hour time slots are available from 12-4pm and\/or 4-8pm. Call Kerri DiDario, 610-402-0188, <a target=\"_blank\" shape=\"rect\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">epdsckerri@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><b>GRACEDALE NURSING HOME, Nazareth <\/b>needs a volunteer to play either the piano or organ for their weekly Friday worship service from 2-3pm. Someone who could commit to most of the Friday afternoons through August is preferred. Beginning in September, the schedule could be reduced to twice a month. Call Jennie Repsher, 610-829-3823, <a target=\"_blank\" shape=\"rect\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jrepsher@northamptoncounty.org<\/a><wbr \/>.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><b>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, <a target=\"_blank\" shape=\"rect\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">julienovick@gv-ymca.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><b>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, <a target=\"_blank\" shape=\"rect\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jseeley@lvzoo.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><b>MORAVIAN HALL SQUARE, Nazareth <\/b>runs independently facilitated activities and needs volunteers for a Poker Night every Wednesday at 6-8pm on Bethany and Morningstar Neighborhoods and a Macram\u00e9 Instructor for a weekly Friday class from 2-3pm. Call Pam Kleckner, 610-746-1120, <a target=\"_blank\" shape=\"rect\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pamk@moravian.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><b>SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK, Nazareth <\/b>needs volunteers for their Free Fridays (when member agencies shop at their food bank at no cost to them). Usually up to 10 volunteers are needed from 12:30-2:30pm. Volunteers must be comfortable lifting to 50 lbs., bending, and walking for the entire time. Call Idaliz Burgos, 484-287-4015, <a target=\"_blank\" shape=\"rect\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iburgos@caclv.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><b>THE DAVINCI DISCOVERY CENTER, Allentown <\/b>is looking for two to three skilled carpenters to volunteer to build a small set of stairs with a railing and platform for fun, new activities coming soon to the Center. This should be a five to ten days project (approximately) with the possibility of beginning the week of June 24<sup>th<\/sup>. References will be required. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. 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