September 15, 2024 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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Can you lift a box that weighs up to 50 pounds? Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is seeking an experienced delivery driver to assist us in loading and unloading boxes of fresh & frozen produce to the senior center on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and using the food bank van. Contact Amy Hitch, 610-821-1332, aaefb1978@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001L3RP0

Do you enjoy presenting to small groups, speaking with people at events, working on social media posts and communicating with potential volunteers? Join American Red Cross as a volunteer recruiter to help us build our local volunteer teams who can help to carry out the mission of the Red Cross! Contact Ann, 215-384-7191, ann.borysowski@redcross.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001Dibn9

Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth is searching for organized individuals willing to commit to volunteering 1 day a week in the morning hours, Monday through Thursday, to coordinate our clinic desk. Duties involve calling nursing units to remind them of resident clinic appointments and directing other volunteers on which residents need transportation to the clinic area. Background check and proof of Covid-19 vaccination required. Contact Jennie, 610-829-3823, jrepsher@norcopa.gov. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001NTeVn

Itty Bitty Kitty Inc needs volunteers to help with our Purse Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, September 29 at Macungie Memorial Hall. Set up from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the bingo runs from 11:30 a.m. to about 5 p.m. The afternoon shift will include helping in the kitchen with selling food and beverages, selling tickets for raffle table and 50/50, assisting at baked goods table, and helping during the

bingo. Minimum age 10 with adult. Contact Kathi, 610-973-7400, ittybittykittypa@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001ZlUub

Help fight hunger – deliver meals to homebound seniors & adults with disabilities for Meals on Wheels of the Greater LV. M-F deliveries from 8 pickup locations throughout the Valley. Sign up when available using our online scheduler; shifts start between 10 & 10:30 a.m. and take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. Deliver on your own or with a friend, family member or co-worker. Instructions and training provided; application and background check required. Contact Dawn Stillwagen, 610-841-7011, dawns@mowglv.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000VdEIl

We are in search of individuals who are enthusiastic about sharing their musical gifts with our Phoebe Allentown Nursing Home community. We would be thrilled to have you perform, whether as a single occasion or a regular series, tailored to your availability. We embrace all types of musical performances, from vocal and piano to violin and harmonica. Our standard program times are 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Minimum age 13 or 10 with adult. Contact Joan Wickel, 610-794-5370, jwickel@phoebe.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001USzWm

Experience the Joy of Special Olympics as a coach for our Bocce team! The primary responsibility of a head coach is to teach the skills and instill the spirit that defines a true athlete; they are role models and character builders. While bocce knowledge/experience is helpful, we offer coach training opportunities and resources. Bocce practice starts in September and runs until November and takes place in Whitehall. Background check required. Call 610-850-0449, volunteer@specialolympicspa.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001bA455

It’s that time of year for the Women Of Excellence of Bethlehem gift wrapping beginning October 16 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 10 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.