{"id":68250,"date":"2018-03-11T17:06:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-11T21:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=68250"},"modified":"2018-03-11T17:06:00","modified_gmt":"2018-03-11T21:06:00","slug":"youth-adult-volunteer-opportunities-volunteer-center-lehigh-valley-6-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=68250","title":{"rendered":"Youth \u00a0& Adult Volunteer Opportunities from the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley | Updated March 11, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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EQUI-LIBRIUM, INC., Nazareth <\/b>needs volunteers<\/span> (14+ years) to be horse leaders and side helpers to\u00a0\u00a0 assist during horseback riding and cart driving lessons for children and adults with special needs. Our next 11-week session starts March 12<\/span><\/span>. Volunteers<\/span> sign up to help the same participant for one hour once a week for 11 weeks. Trainings are scheduled from 12:30-3:30pm<\/span><\/span> on 4\/14, 5\/12, 6\/2, 7\/14, 8\/11, 9\/8, and 10\/6. Call Yvonne Darlington, 610-365-2266, volunteer<\/span> coordinator@equi-librium.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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FEED THE CHILDREN, Bethlehem <\/b>is looking for volunteers<\/span> to join their “Weeknight Box Brigade.” Volunteers<\/span> pack boxes of food and personal care items which are then distributed across the Northeastern United States.\u00a0\u00a0 The Weeknight Box Brigade takes place the second Thursday<\/span><\/span> of every other month. The next Thursday<\/span><\/span> will be April 12 from 5-8pm.<\/span><\/span> Call Beth Baier, 610-419-9356<\/a>, beth.baier@feedthechildren.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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LILY’S HOPE FOUNDATION, Bethlehem <\/b>is looking for volunteers<\/span> for their St. Patrick’s Day Gala Planning Committee. Help solicit for Silent Auction Raffle Baskets and their Wine Pull. Also need help decorating and with the Wine Pull. The St. Patrick’s Day Gala will be held at The Hotel Bethlehem on Saturday, March 17<\/span><\/span>; cocktails at 5pm<\/span><\/span> and dinner 6pm.<\/span><\/span> Call John Kunes, 267-374-8512<\/a>, john@lilyshopefoundation.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Bethlehem <\/b>is seeking meal delivery volunteers<\/span> (18+years). Volunteer<\/span> daily or as little as twice each month, according to your availability. Volunteers<\/span> must possess a valid driver’s license and have car insurance. Application process includes criminal background check, orientation, and on-the-road training. Call Keri Young, 610-691-1030 x20<\/a>, kerig@mealsonwheelspa.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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NORTHEAST MINISTRY, Bethlehem<\/b> is seeking volunteers<\/span> to tutor students in grades 1-12 during their After School Homework Club, Monday<\/span><\/span> to Thursday<\/span><\/span> from 3:30-5:30pm.<\/span><\/span> Tutors assist students with homework, reading, and school projects. All tutors must complete and pass background clearances prior to volunteering<\/span>. Call Ann Gibson,<\/div>\n
610-691-3355<\/a>, gibsona@northeastministry.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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SENIOR CORPS RSVP of LEHIGH, NORTHAMPTON & CARBON COUNTIES, Bethlehem <\/b>needs volunteer<\/span> Driver\/Escorts and volunteers<\/span> to do Grocery Shopping for senior citizens and\/or individuals with disabilities.\u00a0\u00a0 Driver\/Escorts provide rides to\/from appointments. Grocery shop once or twice a month. Some shopping assignments may include transporting someone to and accompanying them through the store. Flexible hours based upon your availability and client’s needs. Call Diane Schrameyer, 610-626-2290<\/a>, RSVPInc@hotmail.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield <\/b>has 70+ pet and farm animals that need volunteers<\/span> to help feed\/water, clean their pens, and do some light maintenance at the ranch. No matter what the weather, the animals still need to be fed and tended by caring, dedicated volunteers<\/span>. Call Kathryn Gress, 610-398-2122<\/a>, gressranch@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY, Emmaus <\/b>needs volunteers<\/span> to help with their Wild Eggs Event on Saturday, March 24<\/span><\/span>. Help with fun activities for kids: coloring, cookie decorating, transform wooden eggs into wild animals, make bookmarks, visit with animals, and hunt for eggs on their nature trail.\u00a0\u00a0 Help also needed with check-in and parking. Child abuse clearances and criminal background checks are required. Two shifts: 9am-noon<\/span><\/span> or 1-3pm.<\/span><\/span> Call Heather Pritchard, 610-965-4397 x112<\/a>, hpritchard@wildlandspa.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY – Check our website www.volunteerlv.org<\/a> for more holiday volunteer opportunities.\u00a0 Our website is updated regularly.<\/b><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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