AMERICA ON WHEELS MUSEUM, Allentown is seeking friendly, dedicated volunteers (16+ years of age) for the 2018 Season. Hours are Wednesday 10am-1pm or 1-4pm. Areas to consider for sharing your time and talents: School Field Trips, Summer Camp Session in July, Admissions Desk with cash register (training provided), or helping in the 1950’s Café serving hot dogs and ice cream. Call Linda Merkel, 610-432-4200, director@americaonwheels.org.
GREATER LV AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION needs volunteers to staff the 2018 Lehigh Valley Auto Show for 4 hour shifts at Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus, 10am-9pm Thursday, March 22- Sunday, March 25. Parking is free and volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and get tickets to attend the show later with a family member. Call Tom Kwiatek, 610-758-9691, tkwiatek@ptd.net.
LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, Allentown has several volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are needed to do customer service work and to stuff envelopes. They also need some volunteers to do painting and grounds work. Help with set up and clean up for events is another need. Call Stephanie Skyriotis, 610-797-1205, steph@lehighhumane.org.
MEALS ON WHEELS OF LEHIGH COUNTY, Allentown is looking for volunteers (18+ years) to distribute meals to homebound individuals between 11am-1pm Monday-Friday. Teams of 2 deliver to 33 routes throughout Lehigh County. Drive a route or ride along as a visitor. Bring a friend and form a team or let us provide a partner for you. Training scheduled for Thur. 3/1@10:30pm and Fri. 3/2@1:30am. Call Dawn Stillwagen, 610-398-2563, dstillwagen@mealsonwheelslc.
PHOEBE ALLENTOWN NURSING HOME is looking for talent! They have opportunities to showcase your talent, whatever it is…traveling musicians, lovable pets, magicians, or anything else you can think of. Their residents are always looking for the next Allentown’s Got Talent! Call Joan Wickel, 610-794-5364, jwickel@phoebe.org.
RIPPLE COMMUNITY, INC., Allentown needs volunteers to assist program coordinator with games, crafts, and have conversation with socially isolated or homeless people at their community center from 11am-3pm Fridays and 11am-3pm Saturdays. This is a great opportunity for a parent and child who enjoy playing games. Call Marilyn Bender, 484-240-1231, mbender@ripplecomunityinc.org.
ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, Bethlehem, Quakertown, and Warren Campuses need Volunteer Escorts and Patient Advocates 8am-12pm or 12-4pm Monday through Friday. Spend time socializing and providing comfort items to patients and provide a lending hand to staff by performing various supportive duties. This diverse opportunity requires a lot of walking. Call Amanda Wefing, 484-526-4600, volunteers@sluhn.org.
THE SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN’S SERVICES, Allentown is seeking energetic individuals to join their Rock N’ Run 4 Kids Committee. Help organize the Annual Rock N’ Run 4 Kids held at Coca-Cola Park in May, 2018 which includes a 10K, 5K & Kids Fun Run, and many fun activities for families in support of kids in foster care. Attend monthly meetings, but much of the work can be done on your own time. To learn more, call Florence Rhue, 610-821-7706, Florence_rhue@use.
