December 8, 2024 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is seeking volunteers to help in the Client Choice Food Pantry on Thursday Evenings from 3 to 6 p.m. You will help the clients select their food and place items in the bags. Clients are very happy to have the assistance and help. Great way to get involved in the community. Contact Amy, 610-821-1332, amy.hitch@allentownfoodbank.org . Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI000016tBex

Food Pantry support needed for Community Bike Works, Allentown. Stock shelves, organize all food for that day, and assist clients. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wed & Fri, 3:30-6 p.m. on Thurs. Bilingual in Spanish is a huge plus! Contact James, 610-434-1140, james@communitybikeworks.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001sBWYH

The Greater Easton Development Partnership is seeking volunteers to support operations in the “Info Hut” and/or the “Skate Hut” during the Easton Winter Village in downtown Easton that will run every Friday through Sunday starting 11/23 and ending 12/22. Shifts available from 11:45 a.m. through 9:15p.m. Contact Andrea, 484-894-9620, andrea@eastonpartnership.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/organization/0011P000016Eve0QAC

Share the joy of the holiday season with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites! Holiday gallery guides are needed to monitor the museum space while ensuring a positive experience for visitors. Volunteers provide guidance through the museum space for self-guided groups and share basic information about HBMS offerings during the Christmas season. Contact Charlotte 631-514-9324, cfiliciotto@historicbethlehem.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001vRatO2AS

The Lehigh Valley Zoo’s Winter Light Spectacular returns for the 2024 holiday season through Jan 4. Help us spread the holiday cheer by volunteering with us this winter and making a difference that impacts our conservation efforts. The zoo requires a diverse array of individuals to help tend to our photo booths, performance stage, activities, and fire pits during the Winter Light Spectacular. Contact Kaleb, 610-799-4171 X248, kwassa@lvzoo.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001yoRZp

Children will read to Pleasure of Your Company Therapy Dog (POYC) teams at the Brandywine Community Library. This event is on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. To join the visit, dog teams must complete an application and successfully complete the requirements. Details are available on the website, poycdogs.org. Contact Helene, 570-814-6078, poycdogs@gmail.com. Website link- https://www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI000022rje2

Flag football season doesn’t start until 2025, but those interested in coaching, organizing practices and assisting Special Olympics athletes in acquiring sports skills are invited to come out and observe or help with the winter/spring sports programs to help prepare for coaching. Training provided. Contact Jackie, 610-850-0449, glvpr@specialolympicspa.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001yoW3F

Volunteers are needed at the “Wreaths Across America” ceremony and wreath laying at Union & West End Cemetery, Allentown, beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14. Greet attendees, offer refreshments, participate in opening ceremony, and guide attendees to specific veterans’ graves Contact Barbara Miller, 610-435-4729, Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI000022qvxE

 

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.