CARBON CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Jim Thorpe has a need for volunteer tutors for its adult literacy program. Tutors will work one-on-one or in small groups with adults looking to improve their academic skills to obtain their high school equivalency. Tutoring times are flexible and resources and materials will be provided. Trainings are scheduled for September 11 at 10am and September 13 at 6pm. Call Olga Jaeger, 610-799-1946, ojaeger@lccc.edu.
CELTIC CULTURAL ALLIANCE, Bethlehem invites you to join the 800 new friends waiting to meet you at the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival on September 28, 29, and 30. Many interesting positions ranging from Stage Hands, Ticket Sales, Supply, Runners, Merchandise Coordinators, to Beer Tappers and Wine Servers. Several positions for those who need to remain seated. Training dates are 9/11 and 9/20. Call Jayne Ann Recker, 610-868-9599, volunteers@celticfest.org.
FAMILY CONNECTION OF EASTON, INC. needs volunteers to assist with special programs and events throughout the school year. Examples include Kindergarten Transition events, Wellness Night, and more. Assistance could include registration, set-up/take-down, greeting guests, monitoring raffles, etc. For more info, call Nancy Arzoumanian, 610-250-2542 x20018, arzoumaniann@eastonsd.org.
FEED THE CHILDREN, Bethlehem has a National Day of Service (9/11) Volunteer Opportunity perfect for friends, families, clubs, youth/church groups, senior citizens, corporate team building groups, and individuals available from 5-8pm. Volunteers will pack boxes of food and personal care items to be distributed across the Northeastern United States. Call Beth Baier, 610-419-9356,
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES is looking for volunteers at their newly launched Vintage Market Shop, a pop-up shop of farmhouse chic merchandise, in the 1810 Goundie House. Volunteers will monitor the space, greet guests, suggest purchases, answer questions, and help complete sales at cash wrap. For more info, call Kristen Walsh, 610-691-6055, kwalsh@historicbethlehem.org.
ITTY BITTY KITTY, INC., Allentown is having their Annual Fall Purse Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, October 7 at Alburtis Community Center. They need volunteers (age 18+) between 9am-5pm to help with Set Up, Food & Beverage Sales, Raffle Basket and 50/50 Ticket Sales, Assisting during the bingo by selling extra boards and verifying bingo, and Clean Up. Call Kathi Kuzo, 610-973-7400, ittybittykitty@bdog.org.
LEHIGH VALLEY ACTIVE LIFE, Allentown needs volunteers to help beautify their grounds by weeding, planting flowers, and trimming hedges. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am -4:30pm. Call Rick Daugherty, 610-437-3700, rick@lvactivelife.org.
THE LITERACY CENTER, Allentown will be holding their annual Harvest 5K Run/Walk on September 30 from 1:30-5pm on the Lehigh Parkway. Volunteers are needed for several opportunities: Water/Aid Station Hero, Packet Pickup, Registration, Finish Line, Cheering Squad, Traffic Guides, and Parking Coordinators. Proceeds will benefit The Literacy Center and The Fund to Benefit Children and Youth. Call Jessica Dreistadt, 610-435-0680, jdreistadt@theliteracycenter-
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY – Check our website www.volunteerlv.org for more holiday volunteer opportunities. Our website is updated regularly.
