September 3, 2023 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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Support the fight against hunger! Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is seeking volunteers to pick up donated items from Big Lots on Lehigh Street once every 1-2 weeks. Pick up and deliver to the food bank Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Contact Amy Hitch, 610-821-1332, aaefb1978@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WHp3o

 

Join in our mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering with American Red Cross. The Regional Leadership Development Program Lead position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Volunteers will coordinate identified regional leadership volunteers with training, experience, and development to enable promotion within their Group/Activity/Position (GAP) and/or become program leads. Contact Danielle Dietze, 570-202-7954, danielle.dietze@redcross.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WHlyA

 

Be part of a community that champions second chances and help participants to succeed in the Cybersecurity Certification program. Cyberchance needs volunteers for numerous tasks in cybersecurity training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. No specific skill set is required. Contact Robert Fernandes, 610-914-6142, robert@cyberchance.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WHxBP

 

Do you like to take action-shots with your camera? Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center is seeking a photographer or two to capture the magic at the 24th Annual Lehigh Valley Buddy Walk on Saturday, October 7 at Cedar Crest College, Allentown. We expect 1,200 people to attend a walk and block party/carnival style event. Contact Kerri DiDario, 484-224-5288, epdsckerri@gmail.com. Website link- https://www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000Vwa3k

 

The K9 Cash 5k Run/1 Mile Pet walk for K9 Kop Project will be held at Delps Park, Danielsville, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 16. For this extremely fun and rewarding event, volunteers are needed in shifts to help in several areas: set-up, equipment, basket raffle, and to help the runners, walkers or vendors. Minimum age 15 with adult. Contact Vickie Richards, 443-851-3658, k9kopproject@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WHxXEEA1

Make sure people have food to eat – volunteer with Meals on Wheels! Pick up meals from 1 of 8 sites in the Lehigh Valley & deliver to home-bound seniors & adults with disabilities. Deliveries start at 10a.m. weekdays & take 60-90 minutes to complete. Full directions and pre-delivery Instructions provided; application and background check required. The greatest need is in Allentown, Easton & Nazareth. Contact Dawn Stillwagen, 610-841-7011, dawns@mowglv.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000VdEIlEAN

 

Volunteers are needed to promote PBS39 & 91.3 WLVR at the Art In The Park event at West Park, Allentown, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on September 16, including set up, tear down and staffing our table during the event. Minimum age 14 with adult. Background checks required. Call 610-984-8146 or email volunteer@wlvt.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WHuPo

 

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers for a variety of tasks at the Bethlehem Running Festival from October 20 to October 22. Hosted by RUNegades, Inc., the races start and end at SteelStacks, Bethlehem. Please check out the volunteer sign-up for all the available opportunities to be part of this exciting event including tasks/responsibilities, date/time, and location. Minimum age 16 or 12 with adult. Contact Trish at 215-622-0460, trish@runegades.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WHiJ6EAL

 

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.