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The Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is seeking computer savvy volunteers to help in our intake office. This is a good opportunity for individuals who want to give back to the community by assisting at the food bank without having to be physically active. The food bank is open from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday through Friday. Training will be provided by staff. Contact Amy, 610-821-1332, aaefb1978@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00000HqmXP
How can you help continue enriching the lives of children with special needs? Partner with Camelot for Children staff and board members to coordinate planning, resource needs, event marketing, on- site oversight and post-event debrief for the annual fundraising event, “Bring in the Magic Gala”, to be held in April 2024 at The Vault in Allentown. Contact Emily Werner, 610-791-5683, emily@camelotforchildren.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000Wtvr6
Can you help us by picking up donated food from Giant at 25th street in Easton and bringing it to Easton Area Community Center? Once a week, at 11:30 a.m. on a Thursday, Giant will help load your SUV. The food then needs to come to our food pantry in Easton. Contact Kathryn Presto, 610-253- 8271, kpresto@eaccpa.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WIYFUEA5
Did you know that the Friends of Gracedale Foundation provides a Christmas gift to each of our nearly 450 residents? These gifts, along with donated items, need to be wrapped…and wrapping these many gifts is no easy task! Gift wrapping will take place at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth, from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 18 & 19. Minimum age 14 with adult. Covid-19 vaccination required. Contact Jennie, 610-829-3823, jrepsher@norcopa.gov. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI000002XgQm2AK
Video chat with seniors from your home. Similar to face-time calls, have a friendly conversation with shut in or lonely seniors in your community using your computer, tablet or smart phone to connect and provide a pleasant experience for someone that needs community connection. ShareCare Faith In Action SeniorCHAT LIVE is as close to face-to-face contact as it gets. Contact Lynn, 610-867-2177, sharecare8@aol.com. Website Link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00000GPhtt
How would you like to meet with a new friend and take a stroll at the South Mall? Sights for Hope volunteers will assist clients with visual impairment during the weekly walk every Wednesday from 9:00- 10:30 a.m. This weekly walk gives clients the opportunity to enhance their fitness and socialize with other clients and volunteers. Training provided. Background checks required. Contact Rita Lang, 610- 433-6018, rita@sightsforhope.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000VwOg7EAF
While our cats are waiting for their forever homes, help staff at The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, Easton, clean the cat rooms and cages to ensure the cats stay clean and healthy. Volunteers are needed on weekday mornings from around 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Minimum age 16 or 12 with adult supervision. Contact Carolynn, 610-252-7722, volunteer@healthyanimalcenter.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000R9CkE
As a rapidly growing nonprofit, grant-funding is essential to continue our free services to vulnerable youth who are experiencing foster care. The Fundraising Committee at The Kindness Project, Emmaus, is in search of skilled volunteers with experience in grant research, grant writing and overall networking ability within the Lehigh Valley community. Contact Jenae, 484-232-9674, info@mykindnessproject.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI000000ntfx
Visit our website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or contact us at 610- 807-0336, vc@volunteerlv.org for more information.
