FLINT HILL FARM EDUCATIONAL CENTER, Coopersburg has a MLK Day Volunteer Opportunity available Monday, 1/15 from 9am-3pm by helping with midwinter cleanup of their farm and farm animals. The indoor arena needs organizing. Burn pit needs a safe fire of unneeded wood (marshmallows an option). Minor carpentry work needed in the stalls. A place to warm up, hot cocoa, and cozy fire will be provided for all volunteers. Call Kathleen Fields, 610-838-2928, kathy@flinthilll-farm.org.
LEHIGH VALLEY CHILDREN’S CENTERS has volunteer opportunities for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from 9am-3pm on Monday, January 15th. Opportunities are available at their Bethlehem, South Mountain, and Spring Garden Early Learning Center sites. All involve clean up and organizing storage areas, while some include touch up paint. Volunteers must be 18+ years. For more info, call Shawn Deiter, 610-820-5333 x205, sdeiter@lvcconline.org.
LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE, LCCC, Schnecksville needs experienced business people to provide confidential business mentoring services in person and online. Lead seminars and workshops to help small business owners meet goals and achieve success. Training provided. Call Tracy Damiani, 610-266-3000, tracy.damiani@scorevolunteer.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE, Lehigh Valley – Make it a Day On, Not a Day Off! Several volunteer opportunities are available for Monday, January 15, 2018. Please visit the Volunteer Center website www.volunteerlv.org for details and registration instructions.
MEALS ON WHEELS OF LEHIGH COUNTY, Allentown needs volunteers (18+ years) to do grocery shopping for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in an area of Lehigh County preferred by the volunteer. Flexible schedules based on client’s needs (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly). A 40 minute orientation is required. Orientation scheduled for Friday, 1/19 @1pm, Wednesday, 1/24 @6:30pm, or call/email to arrange a one-on-one orientation that fits your schedule. Call Lindsay Fly,
NORTHEAST MINISTRY, Bethlehem is seeking volunteers to tutor students in grades 1-12 during their After School Homework Club. The club meets Monday to Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm. Tutors assist students with homework, reading, and school projects. All tutors must complete and pass background clearances before beginning to volunteer. Call Paula Johnson, 610-691-3355, johnsonp@northeastministry.com
THE LITERACY CENTER, Allentown needs volunteers to help set up for a “Thanksgiving” type meal for about 200 neighbors surrounding St. James UCC at 15th & Walnut Sts. Attendees are elderly residents at nearby high-rise apts, homeless folks, lower income families, etc. Help is needed from 1-5pm Sunday, 1/14 to prepare the dinner (chopping, peeling, carving turkeys), set up tables, and wash dishes. Call Christine Bauder, 610-435-0680 x119, cbauder@theliteracycenter-lv.
THE SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN’S SERVICES, Allentown is looking for volunteers to serve as a Child Aide to be a buddy to a foster or adopted child during the Kids Connect Club Sessions once a week on Mondays from 5:30-8pm. Help with crafting, snacking, reading, and playing together, as well as participate in group activities focused on learning life lessons. Training will be provided. Call Florence Rhue, 610-821-7706, Florence_rhue@use.
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY – Check our website www.volunteerlv.org for more holiday volunteer opportunities. Our website is updated regularly.
