AMERICAN RED CROSS, Allentown is looking for volunteers to help Sound the Alarm on Saturday, April 25, 2020 as they work alongside local fire department personnel, community leaders, and members of the public distributing and installing free smoke alarms, sharing critical fire-safety tips, and helping to save lives! Equipment, supplies, training provided along with breakfast and lunch. For details, call Ned Bloom at 484-403-4721, ned.bloom@redcross.org.

BETHLEHEM SPECIAL OLYMPICS is looking for volunteers to work with Bethlehem Special Olympics Basketball team. Practice is once a week every Monday from 6-7pm from January to June. Basketball experience would be helpful but not necessary. Call Elizabeth Dellers, 267-221-7740, bsolizd@gmail.com.

FEED THE CHILDREN, Bethlehem is accepting volunteer applications for their Teacher Store in which teachers from Title I school districts may shop for free school supplies four days a month. Dedicated, outgoing volunteers are needed to help with check-in/out, assist shoppers, and restock store. Store is open every Wednesday of the month, and volunteer shifts are 1:30-5pm. Restocking is every Monday from 9am-noon. Call Beth Baier, 610-419-9356, beth.baier@feedthechildren.org.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY, Bethlehem is seeking volunteers to welcome guests, sell tickets and merchandise at the lobby admission desk. Must be comfortable engaging with the public to share the museum experience. Training provided.Call Robert Kent, 610-694-6637, rkent@nmih.org.

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER, Bethlehem is looking for a volunteer Softball/Baseball instructor to lead and introduce children grades 1-12 in learning the fundamentals, sportsmanship, and commitment to play on a softball/baseball team. The program will run late afternoon/early evening for six weeks during the months of April/May; exact dates to be determined based on instructor availability. Team will practice one hour per week. Call Jackie Jimenez, 610-691-3355, jimenezj@neccbethlehem.org.

PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY THERAPY DOGS, INC., Kutztown seeks volunteers with therapy dogs to visit residents of various nursing homes throughout the Lehigh Valley area. Therapy dog teams must be registered PoYC tested teams. For more info, call Helene Skopek-Krygier, 570-814-6078, poycdogs@yahoo.com.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK, Nazareth needs volunteers to help pack boxes on an assembly line, organizing and loading pallets, making boxes, breaking down boxes and sweeping. Volunteers should feel comfortable with lifting a maximum of 40 lbs. and must wear closed-toed shoes. Help is needed Tuesdays, January 7, 21, and 28 from 8:30am-12:30pm. This is a great opportunity for groups. Call Idaliz Burgos, 484-287-4015, lburgos@caclv.org.

THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield needs volunteers every day of the year. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals or groups to assist with ranch activities, such as feeding and watering the animals. Minimum age with supervision is 10 years old, without adult supervision is 14 years old. To arrange a day/time, call Kathryn at 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com.