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Are you considering joining or currently serving on a nonprofit board and want to become a more informed participant? Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is offering LEAD Now; a 5-part leadership training program that provides relevant guidance on nonprofit board service. Two sessions remain – Nonprofit Finances Oct 31, and Understanding Diversity Equity & Inclusion on the Board Nov 7. Programs are virtual, 4-5:30 p.m. Register at www.volunteerlv.org/LEAD-Now. For questions contact Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, karen@volunteerlv.org.
Assist with literacy activities in a kindergarten or first grade classroom in the Allentown School District one hour per week or more. Clearances and attendance at an orientation session are required. Our next orientation session is scheduled from 1-2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov 9 at Hays Elementary School, Allentown. Hosted by Allentown School District Foundation. Pre-registration by Nov 2 is required. Contact Vicki Newhard, 484-765-4121, newhardv@allentownsd.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000Vwo8C
Camelot for Children is seeking event planning help so they can continue enriching the lives of children with special needs through free, year-round social and educational activities. Partner with 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
St. Luke’s D&L “RaceFest” is bringing a full marathon back to the Lehigh Valley! We’re also hosting a marathon relay, half marathon run, and half marathon walk all on the same day. Join Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor on Sunday, November 12 for a race weekend to remember! We’re recruiting volunteers to help in various roles, locations, time frames, and dates. Minimum age 18 or 5 with adult. Contact Aurelia Rapp, 610-923-3548 x229, assistant@delawareandlehigh.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000VwmRN
New Bethany has opportunities to help assemble kits for our 26th annual Luminaria Night! This is a great opportunity for groups and school students to volunteer together. Volunteers will help assemble kits consisting of candles, sand, and paper bags, 4-6 p.m. Mon through Thurs, Oct 23 to Nov 30, at Promenade Shops, (near LL Bean.) Minimum age 16 or 10 with adult. Contact Jenna Sentz, 610-691- 5602 x233, jsentz@newbethany.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WIWH4EAP
Are you ready & able to help students reach their full potential? Northeast Community Center, Bethlehem, is seeking tutors to assist children in grades 1-8 who attend our After School Homework Club program. Elementary students attend the program 3:45-5 p.m. on Mon & Wed, and middle school students attend 3:15-4:30 p.m. on Tue and Thu during the school year. Background checks required. Contact Paula, 610-691-3355, johnsonp@neccbethlehem.ore. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WI4Pe
The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, Easton, is looking for volunteers who can pick up donations on Thursday mornings (using our truck), and then drive back to CAHW to help unload the truck. Sometimes lifting is involved at the warehouses. Pick up donations on other days occasionally. Contact Carolynn at 610-252-7722, csouthwick@healthyanimalcenter.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000R9Cki
Cheerful, festive volunteers are needed to help make our annual holiday party a great experience for the children and families we serve at The Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Services. This year’s party will be held 10 a.m. – noon on Saturday, Dec 9 in Macungie. The party theme is “Pancakes and Pajamas.” If you are a group and would like to help us in a creative way, please reach out to discuss opportunities! Minimum age 15 with adult. Contact Sue, 484-705-1502, sue.shotwell@use.salvationarmy.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WIGQz
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.
