{"id":150170,"date":"2026-06-27T23:17:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T03:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150170"},"modified":"2026-06-27T23:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T03:17:31","slug":"june-28-2026-volunteer-opportunities-from-volunteer-center-of-the-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150170","title":{"rendered":"June 28, 2026 &#8211; Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Join our Stream Team at Kolapechka Park &amp; Jordan Creek \u2026<\/h1>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to go with the flow, join Wildlands Conservancy on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 8am-11am as we maintain vegetative areas along streams (riparian buffers) and help ensure the survival of young, native trees in the forest buffer!<\/p>\n<p>Contact Jake Metzger at: <a href=\"mailto:jmetzger@wildlandspa.org\">jmetzger@wildlandspa.org<\/a> \/ (610) 965-4397<\/p>\n<p>Opportunity Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00005JtKkT\/wildlands-conservancy-stream-team-volunteer-at-kolapechka-park-jordan-creek\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00005JtKkT\/wildlands-conservancy-stream-team-volunteer-at-kolapechka-<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00005JtKkT\/wildlands-conservancy-stream-team-volunteer-at-kolapechka-park-jordan-creek\">park-jordan-creek<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Plan Enjoyable Events This Summer<\/h1>\n<p>Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity that will make a difference in the lives of cats and dogs? Come join The Sanctuary at Haafsville&#8217;s Events Team where you can share your ideas and match your interests and abilities to needed tasks, many of which can be done at home! We meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm. An hour or two at a time really makes a difference and is truly appreciated! Contact Susan Cimerola at: <a href=\"mailto:scimerola@thesanctuarypa.org\">scimerola@thesanctuarypa.org<\/a> \/ (484) 285-5445<\/p>\n<p>Opportunity Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000049lkJZ\/events-team-member\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000049lkJZ\/events-team-member<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>We Need Your Friendly Energy in Our Gift Shop!<\/h1>\n<p>Phoebe Allentown Nursing Home is looking for a gift shop volunteer. Our gift shop plays a special role in our community \u2014 it\u2019s a place where residents, staff, and families can enjoy drinks, snacks, and fun merchandise, all while supporting programs that bring joy and comfort throughout our campus. If you enjoy meeting people, helping others, and being part of something meaningful, this is a wonderful opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Joan Wickel at: <a href=\"mailto:jwickel@phoebe.org\">jwickel@phoebe.org<\/a> \/ (610) 435-9037<\/p>\n<p>Opportunity Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000054VyKq2AK\/volunteers-needed-to-run-our-gift-shop\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI000054VyKq2AK\/volunteers-needed-to-run-our-gift-shop<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>People Live When People Give- Become a Canteen Attendant<\/h1>\n<p>Miller-Keystone Blood Center needs your help! Do you enjoy talking to people? If so, this is the volunteer commitment for you! We are looking for volunteers willing to give 6 or more volunteer hours per month, initiate conversation with donors, talk to new people, provide snacks &amp; beverages to donors (standing, moving around), and volunteer at the blood center and\/or local blood drives.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Heather Hanna at: <a href=\"mailto:hhanna@giveapint.org\">hhanna@giveapint.org<\/a> \/ (610) 691-5850 Ext:1130<\/p>\n<p>Opportunity Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00005FKMfV2AX\/canteen-attendant\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00005FKMfV2AX\/canteen-attendant<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Become a Lyric Society Volunteer!<\/h1>\n<p>Allentown Symphony Association is seeking someone to greet patrons at beautiful, historic Miller Symphony Hall. This position consists of scanning tickets, greeting patrons upon arrival, assisting with seating, and more! Volunteers are permitted to have non-alcoholic beverages and snacks at our Concession Stand at no charge, and we reimburse you for parking in the Transportation Center Deck.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Carter Reichard at: <a href=\"mailto:creichard@allentownsymphony.org\">creichard@allentownsymphony.org<\/a> \/ (610) 674-4374<\/p>\n<p>Opportunity Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UtzQ1\/lyric-society-volunteers\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000UtzQ1\/lyric-society-volunteers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>D&amp;L Trail Tenders Event Lehigh Gap<\/h1>\n<p>Join Delaware &amp; Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) and Lehigh County for a weekday cleanup to clear vegetation along the D&amp;L Trail between Slatington (MM 92.2) and Lehigh Gap Nature Center (MM 94.2). Date: July 22, 2026 \/ Time: 9:00am-12:00pm<\/p>\n<p>Contact Aurelia Rapp at: <a href=\"mailto:assistant@delawareandlehigh.org\">assistant@delawareandlehigh.org<\/a> \/ (610) 923-3548 Ext. 229<\/p>\n<p>Opportunity Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00005K7gCo\/dl-trail-tenders-event-lehigh-gap-7222026\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0CVI00005K7gCo\/dl-trail-tenders-event-lehigh-gap-7222026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Walk the Walk &amp; Bark the Bark!<\/h1>\n<p>Come walk dogs at the Center for Animal Health &amp; Welfare! Having volunteers walk our dogs helps them get out of their kennels for longer and lets them meet new people, which can make them more adoptable! Interested volunteers will first need to complete an orientation and a dog walking training.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Carolynn Southwick at: <a href=\"mailto:csouthwick@healthyanimalcenter.org\">csouthwick@healthyanimalcenter.org<\/a> \/ (610) 252-7722 Opportunity Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Qz3gP\/dog-walking\">https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/opportunity\/a0C4z00000Qz3gP\/dog-walking<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join our Stream Team at Kolapechka Park &amp; Jordan Creek \u2026 If you\u2019re ready to go with the flow, join Wildlands Conservancy on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 8am-11am as we maintain vegetative areas along streams (riparian buffers) and help ensure the survival of young, native trees in the forest buffer! 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