AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown needs volunteers from 9am-2pm on Saturday, April 28 to “Sound the Alarm, Save a Life” by joining firefighters and community members to go out in teams to educate residents about home fire safety and install free smoke alarms in homes. No experience or special skills required, and training will be provided that morning. Register at www.crowdrise.com/sound-the-
ALLENTOWN YOUTH SOCCER CLUB, Allentown has lots of volunteer opportunities. They need Coach/Assistant Coach; Team Manager; Registration Assistants; and Administrative (sort copies & deliver flyers). Open Board positions: Registrar – collect/manage player data, communicate with coaches; Travel League Rep & Recreational League Rep – attend quarterly league meetings and report back to board and coaches. Call Louis Holzman, 610-674-2870, louisholzmannutrition@gmail.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION/AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION, Allentown is looking for volunteers who are able to help at the “Go Red for Women” event on May 11. Help is needed with registration, auction, check out, and to interact with guests and staff. Lunch will be provided. This event is a fundraiser for American Heart Association, with lunch, auction, and education at ArtsQuest (SteelStacks). Call Dawn Fernandez, 614-396-3506, dawn.fernandez@heart.org.
ARTSQUEST, Bethlehem is excited to celebrate its 35th anniversary of Musikfest, a volunteer-driven festival benefiting Lehigh Valley and surrounding communities. Positions for volunteers include: soda booth, beer servers, ticket booth assistants, retail assistants, set up/tear down, and much more! Sign up at www.artsquest.org/volunteer.
CAMELOT FOR CHILDREN, Allentown is looking for volunteers to remove wallpaper adhesive, prep and paint walls and trim. Call Emily Knudson, 610-791-5683, info@camelotforchildren.org.
CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME, Allentown needs volunteers (age 13+) to transport wheelchair bound residents to and from in-house appointments and activities (and help at games/activities). Days, weekends, and Tuesday evenings are available. Most shifts are 2 hours. All volunteers are required to complete an application, pass Criminal History Clearance, and meet for an interview. Call Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org
MORAVIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Bethlehem is looking for volunteers (14+ years) from 9am-1pm on Saturday, May 5 (rain date 5/12) to help beautify the grounds of historic Whitefield House and Gray Cottage in Nazareth. Help fill holes, pickup branches, and do general gardening to prepare for upcoming Annual Arts & Crafts Festival on June 2. Outdoor tools provided (may bring your own) and light refreshments will be served but bring your own lunch. Call Suzanne Keller, 610-759-5070, adminassist@
MUSEUM OF INDIAN CULTURE, Allentown needs volunteers on Saturday, May 5, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Set-up canopies and temporary fencing, clean grill, and food stand for our annual American Indian Relic Show featuring artifact collections from over 50 professional collectors. Contact Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, info@museumofindianculture.org
THE SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN’S SERVICES, Allentown is raising awareness for National Foster Care Month with the 7th Annual Rock N’ Run 4 Kids 10k, 5k, and Kids Fun Run to be held on May 12 at Coca-Cola Park. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available from Set Up and Registration to Face Painting and Selfie Station Attendants. Something for all ages and everyone is welcome! Call Jessica Jacobs, 484-705-1500, Jessica.Jacobs@use.
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY – Check our website www.volunteerlv.org for more holiday volunteer opportunities. Our website is updated regularly.
