Volunteer Round-Up Week of July 17

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY BETHLEHEM SPECIAL OLYMPICS needs volunteers to be Soccer Coaches for weekly practices 3-5:30pm on Sundays from August until November.  Gymnastics Coaches are needed for weekly practices at 7:30-8:30pm on Thursdays from January through June.  Basketball Coaches are also needed for weekly practice sessions at 6-8pm on Mondays [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of July 10

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown is looking for an Events Partner to coordinate events and be the single point of contact for all event requests within the chapter.  This volunteer will gather information for requests, obtain approval, train and schedule volunteers, maintain records [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of July 3

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY ARTSQUEST, Bethlehem is recruiting volunteers for Musikfest 2016.  The festival runs from 8/5-8/14.  Opportunities are available as ticket sellers, soda and alcohol beverage service, EcoSquad, stage hands, Street Team, and many more!  We ask volunteers to do at least 2-3 shifts totaling 18 hours.  Visit our website [...]

New ‘Taste’ Festival at SteelStacks July 24

Showcase Region’s Dynamic Local Food Community From your local farm to your kitchen table, the Lehigh Valley’s diverse local food economy will be celebrated at the new “Taste” festival July 24 at SteelStacks. The event, which is free to attend, will take place noon-4 p.m. at the ArtsQuest Center, Levitt Pavilion and PBS39’s Public Media [...]

BLUEBERRIES – Turning Your Tongue Blue at Blueberry Festival

2nd Annual Blueberry Cooking Contest with a New Kids Baking Contest Category Join Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites on Saturday, July 16 from 10 am – 7 pm and Sunday, July 17 from 10 am – 6 pm at Burnside Plantation in Bethlehem, PA for the “Sweetest Festival of the Summer.” The Blueberry Festival is [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of June 26

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS, Allentown needs “Earn-a-Bike” instructors for children ages 9-17.  Volunteers will mentor and assist children in repairing bicycles.  Commitment is 6-8pm one night a week for 12 weeks.  No experience necessary.  Training provided.  Call James Williams, 610-434-1140, james@communitybikeworks.org. EQUI-LIBRIUM, INC., Nazareth needs volunteers (14+) to [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of June 19

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY BETHLEHEM SPECIAL OLYMPICS needs volunteers to be Soccer Coaches for weekly practices 3-5:30pm on Sundays from August until November.  Gymnastics Coaches are needed for weekly practices at 7:30-8:30pm on Thursdays from January through June.  Basketball Coaches are also needed for weekly practice sessions at 6-8pm on Mondays [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of June 12

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY ARTSQUEST, Bethlehem is recruiting friendly, energetic volunteers for Musikfest July/August 2016.  The festival runs from 8/5-8/14.  Opportunities are available as ticket sellers, soda and alcohol beverage service, EcoSquad, stage hands, Street Team, and many more!  We ask volunteers to do at least 2-3 shifts totaling 18 hours.  [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of June 5

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AMERICAN RED CROSS, Allentown is partnering with fire departments and community groups to reduce deaths and injuries from home fires.  They need volunteers to help teach people about home fire safety and install smoke alarms.  Scheduled smoke alarm installation events are 9am-3pm on June 11- Emmaus, June [...]

Habitat and Thrivent Financial Partner to Help Local Family Obtain Home Ownership

Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley and Thrivent Financial are partnering in Bethlehem to build a home alongside a local family through the Thrivent Builds Homes program.  Thrivent members and others will volunteer alongside the homeowners to help build the home.  To support safe, decent, and affordable housing in the Lehigh Valley, Thrivent has [...]