Help us bring extra smiles this holiday season by organizing a gift-card-drive for children in the community. All gift cards are in support of Holiday Hope Chests, a program coordinated by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley and are donated to our regional nonprofit partners who support youth in the community through their programs and services. This is a great project for large/small groups, clubs, classes, families, and individuals. To participate, go to www.volunteerlv.org/hhc- giftcards and fill out a 2024 Donor Pledge Form by December 3rd.

Volunteers are needed at the “Wreaths Across America” ceremony and wreath laying at Union & West End Cemetery, Allentown, beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14. Greet attendees, offer refreshments, participate in opening ceremony, and guide attendees to specific veterans’ graves Contact Barbara Miller, 610-435-4729, Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI000022qvxE

Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is seeking volunteers to help in the Client Choice Food Pantry on Thursday Evenings from 3 to 6 p.m. You will help the clients select their food and place items in the bags. Clients are very happy to have the assistance and help. Great way to get involved in the community. Contact Amy, 610-821-1332, amy.hitch@allentownfoodbank.org . Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI000016tBex

The Greater Easton Development Partnership is seeking volunteers to support operations in the “Info Hut” and/or the “Skate Hut” during the Easton Winter Village in downtown Easton that will run every Friday through Sunday starting 11/23 and ending 12/22. Shifts available from 11:45 a.m. through 9:15 p.m. Contact Andrea, 484-894-9620, andrea@eastonpartnership.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/organization/0011P000016Eve0QAC

Share the joy of the holiday season with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites! Holiday gallery guides are needed to monitor the museum space while ensuring a positive experience for visitors. Volunteers provide guidance through the museum space for self-guided groups and share basic information about HBMS offerings during the Christmas season. Contact Charlotte 631-514-9324, cfiliciotto@historicbethlehem.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001vRatO2AS

The K9 Kop Project has a virtual position for a Social Media Assistant. This involves researching and creating interesting content for different social media channels, identifying opportunities to establish relationships with local community groups and businesses and posting 2-3 times a week. Contact Vickie, 443-851-3658, k9kopproject@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI0000205B8n

The Lehigh Valley Zoo’s Winter Light Spectacular returns for the 2024 holiday season through Jan 4. Help us spread the holiday cheer by volunteering with us this winter and making a difference that impacts our conservation efforts. The zoo requires a diverse array of individuals to help tend to our photo booths, performance stage, activities, and fire pits during the Winter Light Spectacular. Contact Kaleb, 610-799-4171 X248, kwassa@lvzoo.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001yoRZp

Neither rain nor snow nor heat nor gloom of night will keep us from needing your help! The Gress Mountain Ranch in Orefield needs assistance with the daily feeding and watering of Stanley Llama, the pigs, goats, horses, ponies, alpacas, and other resident animals. Small groups can help with ground maintenance, composting, and cleaning of stalls. Minimum age 14, or 10 with parent supervision. Contact Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000UtRuREAV

Women Of Excellence of Bethlehem gift wrapping continues through December 20: 10 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesdays & Fridays; 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays in Bethlehem. Help needed at the children’s program in Bethlehem 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 21. Minimum age 13. Contact Enid, 484-662-0599, bethlehemwomenofexcellence@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001E875R2AR

 

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.