Updated May 20, 2018 | Youth  & Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley



 

EQUI-LIBRIUM, INC., Nazareth needs volunteers to help at their horse camps for children/youth with disabilities. Help with riding lessons (walking next the horse assisting the rider) and help with horse related crafts and activities (feeding, grooming, etc.). Mandatory training will be provided from 12:30-3:30pm on 6/2, 7/14, and 8/11. Camps run 8:30am-12:30pm Monday through Friday 6/18-6/22, 7/9-7/13, 7/23-7/27, and 8/13-8/17. Call Yvonne Darlington, 610-365-2266, volunteercoordinator@equi-librium.org.

 

FEED THE CHILDREN, Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to join their “Weeknight Box Brigade.” Volunteers pack boxes of food and personal care items which are then distributed across the Northeastern United States.   The Weeknight Box Brigade takes place the second Thursday of every other month from 5-8pm. Packing dates are 6/14, 8/9, 10/11,
and 12/13. Call Beth Baier, 610-419-9356, beth.baier@feedthechildren.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.

 

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.org.

 

MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Bethlehem is seeking meal delivery volunteers (18+years). Volunteer daily or as little as twice each month, according to your availability. Volunteers must possess a valid driver’s license and have car insurance. Application process includes criminal background check, orientation, and on-the-road training. Call Keri Young, 610-691-1030 x20, kerig@mealsonwheelspa.org.

 

SECOND HARVEST, Nazareth is looking for a group of volunteers interested in helping pack for their SUNShine Box Program from 8:30am-12pm on Tuesday, May 29. The SUNShine Box Program is the distribution of federal-funded commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Boxes. Second Harvest provides a box of staple food to nearly 2,500 registered, low income senior citizens each month.   Call Angelie Roche, 484-287-4015, SHFBvolunteer@caclv.org.

 

SPIRITRUST LUTHERAN HOME CARE & HOSPICE, Allentown is looking for friendly people to visit their hospice clients. No medical background is needed. Read to their clients, watch TV together, or look at pictures. Volunteers set their own schedule after training is completed. Call Cathy Sweeney, 570-453-5265, csweeney@spiritrustlutheranhc.org.

 

THIRD STREET ALLIANCE, Easton has ongoing need for maintenance team volunteers from 7am-2:30pm on Wednesdays. Tasks include picking up trash; breaking down cardboard; sweeping floors, front porch, and sidewalks; cleaning windows; stocking supplies when delivered; and cleaning rooms and making up beds. Painting help for walls, doors and trim is needed from 10am-4:30pm on Fridays. Background checks required, EPATCH and PA Child Abuse. Call Wendy Hughes, 610-438-9426, whughes@thirdstreetalliance.org.

 

VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY – Check our website www.volunteerlv.org for more holiday volunteer opportunities.  Our website is updated regularly.