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

Cyberchance is dedicated to empowering at-risk, underrepresented, and justice-impacted individuals by providing comprehensive cybersecurity training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. Mentors are needed to help them succeed in the Cybersecurity Certification program as well as develop team, leadership, and career building skills. Contact Robert, 610-914-6142, robert@cyberchance.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000WHxBP

As one of PA’s largest nursing homes, Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth, is always buzzing with activity. Volunteers are needed to assist residents with in-house appointments including clinics and beauty shop. Opportunities available Monday-Friday – especially Wednesdays – between 9AM-12PM. Clearances, training, and Covid-19 vaccination required. Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Jennie, 610-829-3686, jrepsher@norcopa.gov. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000Vvpmo

The Lehigh Valley Zoo’s Winter Light Spectacular returns for the 2024 holiday season through Jan 4. Help us spread the holiday cheer! 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

Take the opportunity to get involved in your community, develop new friendships, and discover hidden talents while monitoring the donors for Miller-Keystone Blood Center and giving out snacks after they donate blood at the Easton donor center 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday. Minimum age 14. Only high school service hours are available. Contact Michele Cory, 610-691- 5850 x212, mcory@giveapint.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00000OwlNS

Extra elves are needed at Phoebe Allentown Nursing Home to help make the Bingo marathon event as joyous and as happy as possible. Volunteers will help set up, transport residents in their wheelchairs to the events, help serve snacks, play bingo with residents, hand out prizes, and help residents back to their rooms, 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec 26, 27, 28, 30. Minimum age 13 or 8 with an adult. Contact Joan, 610-435-9037, jwickel@phoebe.org.

Children will read to Pleasure of Your Company Therapy Dog (POYC) teams at the Brandywine Community Library, Topton. 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 Cara, 610-850-0449, glvpr@specialolympicspa.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001yoW3F

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.