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.
COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS, Allentown is looking for volunteers to teach the class in their Earn-a-Bike program. This program teaches students (ages 9-17) basic bike mechanics and safety over a 12 week course. Mentors aid students as they fix their bike and learn communication and teamwork skills. Upon completion of the course, students earn their refurbished bike and a new helmet. No mechanic experience is necessary. Call Hannah Miller,
610-434-1140, Hannah@communitybikeworks.org.
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.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, Allentown is looking for youth volunteers (age 16+) to assist with preparations for Nearly New Sale by helping to sort donated goods throughout the year, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm. Training of one hour will be set up upon sign-up. Call Stephanie Bennett, 610-435-3571, sbennett@lvjcc.org.
MANITO LIFE CENTER, Allentown provides equine therapies and activities to special needs children and adults. Youth volunteers are needed for various barn chores including: stall cleaning, scrubbing/cleaning water buckets, sweeping, dusting, sorting, gardening, and other roles. Older youth may opt for volunteer roles in their therapeutic riding program. Timing is flexible, usually between 9am-5pm, and they are open 7 days a week. Call Alicia Pramik, 610-433-3707, aliciapramik@gmail.com.
NORTHAMPTON CO. HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Easton is seeking volunteers (age 15+) to provide a warm welcome to visitors; impart information about museums, services/activities of NCHGS on phone and face-to-face; assist shopping patrons in gift shop and with tourist info. Training provided. Morning and afternoon shifts of 3-4 hours are available Wed. – Sun. Call Ken Wildrick,
610-252-8080, volunteer.nchgs@gmail.com.
ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, Allentown, Bethlehem, Coaldale, Easton, Quakertown, Stroudsburg, Phillipsburg, NJ needs volunteers (age 14+) in all locations (including former Sacred Heart Hospital) for Patient Advocates, Escorts, Gift Shop, Friendly Visitors, Lobby Greeter, and Campus Messenger. Help make a difference in our patient’s day and assist those who come to visit with them. Call Amanda Wefing, 484-526-4600, volunteers@sluhn.org.
THIRD STREET ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN, Easton is creating a new classroom and needs some extra hands to start the project. Duties include wiping down walls; cleaning cabinets, countertops, and bathrooms; and painting. Project starts Monday, July 16 through July 20 from 10am-3pm. 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.