THIS WEEK’S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown is looking for volunteers for the 41st Annual Boutique at the Rink, a sale of new and gently used clothing, household goods, antiques, collectibles, vintage clothes and accessories, toys, and much more. To learn more, attend an informational meeting at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2540 Center St., Bethlehem on Wednesday, April 1^st at 2:30pm or at 6:30pm. For more info, visit www.BoutiqueattheRink.com or call Deb Post, 610-861-7555 x39, boutiqueattherink@gmail.com.

DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, Easton is offering “Find Your Tender Match”, a very unique speed-matching volunteer event, 10am to noon on March 28^th, which will connect participants to their perfect volunteer opportunity. Participants (age 13+) have the opportunity to learn about the different activities the D&L offers and meet key staff members. Call April Andrews, 610-923-3548 x227, april@delawareandlehigh.org.

KIDSPEACE, Orefield needs volunteers for the KidsPeace 5K Family Fun Mud Run on Saturday, May 2^nd. Volunteers are needed to work concession stands, direct traffic and parking, man water stations, cheer, motivate and help participants at obstacles, and coordinate the bag drop area. Flexible times are available between 9:30am to approximately 3pm. Contact Gina Stano, 610-799-8071, gina.stano@kidspeace.org.

LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK is in need of volunteers to serve our guests in our Gift Shops at LVH-Cedar Crest and LVH-Muhlenberg. Must possess great customer service skills, compassion, and be able to work a three or four hour shift. Evening and weekend shifts are most needed, however day shifts are accepted also. Call Karla Bachl, 610-402-8897, karla_m.bachl@lvhn.org.

LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE, Bethlehem seeks experienced business professionals to offer in-person and online counseling and advice to start ups and owners of small businesses and non-profit organizations. Orientation and training provided. Call Tracy Damiani, 610-266-3000, tdamiani@lvscore.org.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Easton is in need of volunteers to greet and assist visitors who are looking to pay admission and purchase items from the museum store. Experience on the cash register, credit card machine, answering the phone, and most of all, customer service relations are a plus! We will train all volunteers and assist when needed. Call Wendy Hughs, 610-253-1222, director@northamptonctymuseum.org.

SENIOR CORPS RSVP OF LEHIGH, NORTHAMPTON & CARBON COUNTIES, Bethlehem – Grocery shop once or twice a month for elderly individuals or persons with disabilities. Many people can stay living safely in their own homes if they have a little extra assistance. Volunteers will receive an orientation and will need a background check, as well as references. Call Diane Schrameyer, 610-625-2290, dms1008@hotmail.com.

THE SALVATION ARMY FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SERVICES, Allentown is seeking volunteers (age 14+) for the Rock N”Run 4 Kids Fun Run, Saturday, May 16^th to support foster care services. All kinds of volunteer opportunities are available. This family event held in beautiful Coca-Cola Park is a great way to spend a few hours to support a great cause! Call Jan Musser Geier, 610-821-7706, jan.mussergeier@use.salvationarmy.org.

The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley has been connecting volunteers with the needs of the Lehigh Valley community for over 25 years. The organization’s mission is to engage the community to care for one another through volunteerism.

As the premier resource on volunteerism for the Lehigh Valley and surrounding communities, The Volunteer Center focuses on four main areas of volunteerism: Recruitment, Placement, Recognition, and Training. The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is affiliated nationally with The Points of Light Foundation, Hands On Network, and the Corporation for National & Community Service, and is a member of the following organizations: Volunteer Centers of Pennsylvania, the State Commission Advisory Board for Citizen Service, Keystone Service Coalition, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, and Society of Volunteer Administrators of the Lehigh Valley.

As an example of the impact the Volunteer Center has on the community, in 2012, they recruited, matched, recognized and trained 17,000 volunteers. Of those, 5,000 were youth volunteers. These volunteers saved Lehigh Valley agencies and the community more than $47.5 million. The Volunteer Center collaborates with more than 50 area corporations and 450 Lehigh Valley agencies to create educational and human service partnerships to enhance and enrich the Lehigh Valley community.

Contact the Volunteer Center to receive a brochure listing agencies in need of volunteers at 610-807-0336 or e-mail: vc@volunteerlv.org. Visit our website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.