ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION The next training session for the volunteer reading program is scheduled for Thursday, April 5, from 2:00-3:00pm at Jackson Elementary Childhood Center located at 517 North 15th Street, Allentown. Background clearances will need to be obtained to read in the schools and directions to obtain them will be distributed. Reading to kindergartners in 60 classrooms in 14 schools across the city is the focus. Please RSVP by April 3. Contact Vicki Newhard, 484-765-4121, newhardv@allentownsd.org.
CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME, Allentown has a one-time project to Read and Sort Blueprints. Need to have HVAC knowledge. Date & time to volunteer scheduled at your convenience. Contact Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org.
EASTON URBAN FARM, Easton is in need of gardeners, especially those who can join a weekly crew, to help maintain and harvest veggies, flowers and herbs for Easton Area Neighborhood Center food pantry and their Veggie Stand. Call Brenda Havens, 219-742-5489, bhavens50@gmail.com.
GREATER VALLEY YMCA, Easton/Phillipsburg Branch needs help (age 16+) to set-up from 1-6PM on Thursday, April 5 for the annual Forks Education Center child care art show. The theme is “Artists from Around the World” and features art displays, a silent auction and refreshments. Call Jan Schwartz, 610-250-7193, jschwartz@gv-ymca.org.
GUARDIANSHIP SUPPORT AGENCY, Allentown is looking for volunteers to provide companionship for individuals residing in nursing homes. Also need assistance with shopping for individuals who need a little extra help. Call Kristen Pesarcik, 610-351-2013, guardianship@ptd.net.
THE DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTER – Allentown needs teen volunteers (age 15+) to help bring science to life on our exhibit floor, in summer camps, and behind the scenes from June to August. Find application (deadline 3/31), FAQs, and training dates in the Teen Volunteer Program Guide on website, www.davincisciencecenter.org.
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem is seeking ethnic diverse volunteers for its volunteer leadership program, Project Blueprint that develops and trains leaders to serve on boards and committees of local non-profit agencies. Six sessions are scheduled 5:30-8:15pm beginning Wednesdays April 4-May 9 at Olympus, Center Valley. Light dinner provided. Registration deadline: Friday, March 30. Register at www.volunteerlv.org/proj-blueprint. Call Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, Karen@volunteerlv.org.
WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY, Emmaus will be eliminating an abundance of young Pin Cherry saplings on our Thomas Darling Preserve in Blakeslee on April 7. Be prepared for physical activity, wear appropriate clothing & footwear, and bring work gloves, hat, bug/tick repellant. Meet at 9AM at WAWA, 296 PA-940, Blakeslee 18610 and caravan to work site. Lunch provided. Call Heather Pritchard, 610-967-4397, hpritchard@wildlandspa.org.
