AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY LEHIGH VALLEY needs volunteers (ages 18-84) to drive cancer patients to and from their treatment appointments. Must have a good driving record, current driver’s license, proof of adequate car insurance, access to safe and reliable vehicle, schedule availability, and desktop, laptop, or tablet computer access. Call Jennifer Washney, 570-224-9570, jenniferwashney@cancer.org.
EASTERN PA DOWN SYNDROME CENTR, Trexlertown is supporting the “I Can Shine Bike Camp” at Easton High School from July 16-20. Volunteers are needed to be “spotters” for individuals with various disabilities as they learn how to ride a conventional 2-wheel bike. Various shifts available between 8am-4pm. Must be able to attend a 45 minute orientation at 4pm on Sunday, July 15. Register at https://icanshine.org/ican-bike-lehigh-valley-pa/ For more info, call John Dietrick, 484-544-8220, ICanshineLV@gmail.com.
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES is looking for volunteers for their 32nd Annual Blueberry Festival on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22 at Burnside Plantation. All volunteers receive a free festival admission and a free scoop of ice cream or slice of pie. Youth volunteers welcome with adult supervision. Contact Kristen Walsh, 610-691-6055, kwalsh@historicbethehem.org.
MUSEUM OF INDIAN CULTURE, Allentown needs volunteers for their 38th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival on 8/18 & 8/19: Food Prep, Children’s Activities, and Hospitality. Set Up help needed 8/4 and Clean UP help 8/19. Volunteers must wear sturdy shoes and dress weather appropriate. Various shifts/times/ age minimums available. For more info, call Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, info@museumofindianculture.org.
NORTHAMPTON CO. HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Easton needs volunteers (age 15+) for Visitor Serviced Representative at the Sigal Museum for 3-4 hour shifts from Wed – Sun. Be the public’s initial face of the museum by providing a warm welcome and assist patrons with admissions, museum information, and purchases at the museum shop. As the designated Easton Tourist Visitor Center, information and assistance are provided regarding activities/events in the surrounding communities. Training is provided. Call Kenneth Wildrick, 610-252-8080, volunteer.NCHGS@gmail.com.
PENNSYLVANIA OUTDOOR VETERANS, Lehighton is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving veterans and their families throughout PA. Their mission is to enhance and promote healing of physical/emotional well-being of combat veterans while connecting with nature and the great outdoors. They are seeking Letters of Interest for Board of Directors to join their team. Volunteers are also needed to help with fundraising, events, programs, and administrative duties. Call Ryan Bowman, 484-629-5454, rbowman430@gmail.com.
PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY THERAPY DOGS, INC., Kutztown seeks volunteers with therapy dogs to visit residents of various nursing homes throughout the Lehigh Valley area. Bringing smiles to people’s faces is their pleasure. Therapy dog teams must be registered PoYC tested teams. For more info, call Helene Skopek-Krygier, 570-814-6078, poycdogs@yahoo.com.
YOKEFELLOWSHIP PRISON MINISTRY, Wescosville is looking for male facilitators to present Family Life’s Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood in Jail. Date in August for two weeks to be determined, Monday-Friday, 7-9pm. Also looking for volunteers for other times. Call Lisa Perry, 610-820-8469, yokefellowpa@yahoo.com.
