Sunday, May 9, 2021 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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ALLENTOWN AREA ECUMENICAL FOOD BANK Board is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and energetic volunteers to assist in the fight against hunger in our neighborhoods. This is a “working” board focusing on continually reassessing and expanding our nutritional quality, creating a first ever Client Choice Pantry, maintaining ongoing supplemental programs and providing financial and strategic direction to ensure longevity and stability for our Food Bank. Volunteers with accounting, legal and IT skills are also needed. Contact Anne Egan, 610-433-6373, anne.egan@allentownfoodbank.org.

 

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to support the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement by filling various Committee Chair positions including social media, auction, accounting, team recruitment, youth engagement, photography/videography, sponsorship, tribute, and more. Contact Kristina High at Kristina.High@cancer.org.

 

CAY GALGON LIFE HOUSE, Bethlehem is looking for individuals or groups for our Support Staff Task Force. Duties include providing safety and security to the residents and assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the house. Child Abuse, FBI, and Criminal Background checks, Mandated Reporter Clearance, and on-site training required. Various shifts available throughout the week, including weekends and overnights. Contact Christine Duddy, 610-867-9546, christine@caygalgonlifehouse.org.

 

FRIENDS OF JOHNSTON, Bethlehem needs help at Camel’s Hump Farm Nature Education Center 9am- 1:00pm Saturday and Sunday mornings. We have projects for all ages and ranges of abilities! Dress for the weather- wear a mask, gloves, and boots. Bring a drink and snack. Minimum age 13 or 5 with adult supervision. Contact Victoria Bastidas, 484-241-6117, victoriabastidas01@gmail.com.

 

PA CARING HEARTS, Breinigsville is a foster-based dog and cat rescue looking for short or long-term foster homes for rescue dogs and cats who are waiting to find their forever homes. Support is provided. For more information, please contact Marjo Heimbach, 484-877-6624, mheimbach17@gmail.com.

 

THE KINDNESS PROJECT, Emmaus is seeking general construction, carpentry, flooring, drywall, electrical and plumbing professionals to help rehab a new property in Emmaus to better accommodate the foster families we serve. Contact Jenae Holtzhafer, 484-232-9674, kindnessprojectlv@gmail.com.

 

LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, Allentown needs volunteers to assist office staff with computer tasks as well as various small projects. Proficiency in any of these programs is helpful – DonorSnap, SquareSpace, Adobe Suite, Google Suite, and Microsoft Excel. Sign up on our website www.lehighcountyhumanesociety.org or contact Steph Skyroitis, 610-797-1205, steph@lehighhumane.org.

 

VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY is offering a 6-part leadership training program that provides relevant training on nonprofit board service. LEAD Now covers all aspects for board service. Each of the 6 sessions is a stand-a-lone session. Our 2021 program is virtual, and each class time is 4:00 to 5:30 PM. Check the remaining dates on our website. Register at www.volunteerlv.org/LEAD-NowFor questions contact Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, karen@volunteerlv.org.

 

For more volunteer opportunities please visit https://www.volunteerlv.org/