VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – Sunday, April 6, 2025
Join Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor for Celebrate Trails Day at the boat launch in Riverview Park in East Penn Township from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on April 26 to clean up the D&L Trail. Together, we’ll remove litter and clear vegetation along the trail heading south towards Lehigh Gap Nature Center. Rain Date is Sunday 4/27/2024. Minimum age 16 with adult. Contact Aurelia, 610-923- 3548 x229, assistant@delawareandlehigh.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI0000300zUz
As Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley, Schnecksville, gears up for another exciting season of baseball, enthusiastic groups AND individuals are needed to become an “Angel in the Outfield.” Spending time with our players is such a rewarding experience you will want to come back again and again! No baseball experience is needed—just a big heart and a loud cheer! Minimum age 13 or 11 with adult. Contact Stephanie, 610-769-2096, stephanie@miracleleaguelv.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00002tlumO2AQ
The Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate college students (ages 18+) to volunteer as Camp Counselors for Camp Smile, a week-long summer day camp taking place 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 23–27 at Muhlenberg College, Allentown. Application and background checks required. Contact Kristine, 484-221-9294, kristine@pcflv.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00002XbuKW2AZ
Experience the joy of Special Olympics as a head coach or assistant coach. Head coaches lead and organize their team of athletes and volunteers to create a comprehensive sport training program while assistant coaches help organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring various sports skills. No prior experience needed – just a willingness to work with Special Olympics athletes. Coach training and resources available. Contact Cara, 610-850-0449 X2, glvpr@specialolympicspa.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/organization/0011a00000KYGbeAAH
On Saturday, May 10th, 2025, The Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Services will host the 14th annual Rock N’ Run at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, to raise awareness and support children in foster care. The event includes a 5K, 5 Mile and Kids Fun Run and is run exclusively by volunteers and agency staff. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon for many stations. Contact Emily, 610-821-7706, emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00002o0StN
Let’s get this summer started on Humankind Day, hosted by Unidos Inc, with safe activities and resources for families at Bucky Boyle Park, Allentown. Individuals and groups are needed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 31 to set up, help during the event, break down and clean-up. Background checks required. Contact Yahaira, 484-403-0811, unidosyd@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00002qN6NZ
Wildlands Conservancy’s Stream Team maintains tree and shrub planting sites established to protect water quality and create habitat along the Lehigh Valley’s waterways. Volunteers will maintain tubes placed over the trees to protect them from deer and remove invasive vegetation at Fry’s Run Park, Raubsville, 8 to 11 a.m. on May 30. Minimum age 16 or 10 with adult. Contact Nic, 610-965-4397 x115, nziegler@wildlandspa.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00002vWIQ1
Community and workplace leaders are invited to plan and host donation drives at their location to collect health and hygiene items for YWCA Allentown’s Perfect Fit program and its affiliated Personal Care Pantry. YWCA Allentown will provide a “Wish List” of high-demand items and/or provide the Amazon registry info. Help to ensure that women can access important health and hygiene products for themselves and their families, and look and feel their best for interviews, work, and school. Contact Sarah, 610-871-5060, sbarrett@ywcaallentown.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00002kNNtg
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.
