{"id":104554,"date":"2020-12-27T16:46:44","date_gmt":"2020-12-27T21:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=104554"},"modified":"2020-12-27T16:46:44","modified_gmt":"2020-12-27T21:46:44","slug":"august-11-2019-youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-from-the-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=104554","title":{"rendered":"December 27, 2020 | Youth & Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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AMERICAN RED CROSS PA RIVERS CHAPTER\u00a0has a virtual\u00a0volunteer<\/span>\u00a0opportunity<\/span>\u00a0to make follow-up calls to military members and\/or families to determine if their needs are met, providing other follow-up actions needed for complete and timely client service. Time commitment: 2 days\/week; 2-3 hours each day; approximately 15 calls per shift. Requires internet & database skills, training and background check. Contact Ann Borysowski, 484-403-4718,\u00a0ann.borysowski@redcross.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LEHIGH VALLEY\u00a0is looking for compassionate and energetic\u00a0volunteers<\/span>\u00a0to become \u2018Bigs\u2019 for youth ages seven (7) to sixteen (16) in Lehigh and Northampton County. Our matches typically meet twice a month and can participate in activities that they are most interested in. Orientation, interview, references, and clearances required, and a commitment to being matched with your Little for at least one year. Contact David DelaRosa,\u00a0ddelarosa@bbbslv.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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CENTER FOR CAREER PATHWAYS AND LITERACY, Allentown\u00a0is looking for virtual tutors for our Adult Literacy program. Tutor via Zoom with individuals or groups in areas of math, reading, writing, social studies & science. Virtual tutors are also needed to assist English as a Second Language students with reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Flexible schedules and all materials are provided. Minimum age 22: bachelor\u2019s degree & clearances required. Contact Olga Jaeger, 610-799-1946,\u00a0ajaeger@lccc.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, Allentown\u00a0is looking for Cat & Dog Lovers!\u00a0Cat Care duties would include cleaning, feeding, and socializing the cats while they wait for their forever homes. Dogs need daily walks – different time slots are available Monday thru Sunday. Orientation will be held for all new\u00a0volunteers<\/span>! Contact Steph Skyroitis, 610-797-1205,\u00a0steph@lehighhumane.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE\u00a0needs\u00a0Volunteer<\/span>\u00a0Mentors to coach Entrepreneurs at no charge for our local chapter in the nation-wide SCORE organization. We partner with the SBA and local agencies who assist small business startups or local small businesses who need assistance. Contact Tracy Damiani, 610-266-3000,\u00a0tracy.damiani@scorevolunteer.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, Easton\u00a0is looking for\u00a0volunteers<\/span>\u00a0to spend time socializing with patients emphasizing the special care provided to all patients at St. Luke’s! Our Patient Advocates are caring and compassionate\u00a0volunteers<\/span>\u00a0and love what they do. YOU can join our team today to see how making a difference in the lives of others can be your passion too. Contact Karen Hein, 484-526-4600,\u00a0volunteers<\/span>@sluhn.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield\u00a0needs 2\u00a0volunteers<\/span>\u00a0per day to assist with feeding and watering the animals, and groups no bigger than 5 to help with grounds maintenance, composting, cleaning stalls.\u00a0Minimum age with parent\/guardian supervision is 10 years old, without supervision is 14 years old.\u00a0Volunteers<\/span>\u00a0are required to wear masks and to social distance. To arrange a day\/time, call Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122,\u00a0gressranch@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY\u00a0needs\u00a0volunteers<\/span>\u00a0to make weekly friendly visitation calls to seniors enrolled at a senior center or assisted living as part of our initiative to reduce social isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic. To make these phone calls, you need to go through a background check facilitated by SeniorCorps. Contact Jonathon Vargas, 610-597-6409,\u00a0jonathanv@unitedwayglv.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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For more volunteer opportunities please visit https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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