January 5, 2024 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

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Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering needs a specialized volunteer to help with our various email communications. The volunteer should have working knowledge and experience with email clients (specifically Mail Chimp), various social media platforms, WordPress, and should expect to work 1-2 hours a week with various tasks either in a team environment or independently. Contact Maria Shior, 484 602-5505, mshior@bes-inc.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000UtNmQEAV

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

Looking for those with time, talent and treasure to work with others and enhance the viability, growth and long-term stability of Independent Transportation Network LV. Skills needed include strategic planning, financial management, legal expertise, grant writing, experience in transportation and/or non-profits. Retired from your career in any of these fields? Let’s talk! Contact Adele, 610-419-1645, bonshannon@aol.com. Website link – www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00000rlJlR

Seeking energetic, dynamic volunteers to perform as TeleBear for PBS39 & 91.3 WLVR at community events and in-school appearances. Appearances may take place on weekdays, weekends or occasional evenings. Mascot actors must be at least 5’3″ tall and comfortable in the apple costume for 20-30 minutes at a time. Free background clearances required. Call 610-984-8102, or email volunteer@wlvt.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C4z00000VdT2J

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 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

Share your marketing expertise to help increase awareness for The Rock N’ Run 4 Kids 5Miler, 5K, and Kids Fun Run held at Coca-Cola Park during National Foster Care Month each May. Hosted by The Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Services, this event is the primary fundraising event. Contact Flo, 610-821-7706, florence_rhue@use.salvationarmy.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001G7Avg

ARE YOU A CAT LOVER? If so, make a difference by joining the team of fellow cat lovers with feeding, cleaning areas, and socializing with cats at The Sanctuary At Haafsville in Orefield until they find their forever homes. Shifts are 3 hours, beginning at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Training is provided. Minimum age 18 unless accompanied by an adult. Contact Susan, 484-285-5445, scimerola@thesanctuarypa.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00002D1pCe

With the New Year, assistance is needed in taking down holiday decorations and putting them away. Cleaning, organizing and basic maintenance of the buildings is also needed as well as helping to monitor tours at the museum for Whitehall Historical Preservation Society, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 19, 2025. Contact Alice, 610-776-7280, WHPS@verizon.net. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00002DhIXT