THIS WEEK’S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Greater Lehigh Valley needs volunteers to step up to the “wheel” and drive cancer patients to get scheduled treatments. “Road to Recovery” drivers must have a valid driver’s license, be 21+ years of age, have a good driving record, a reliable vehicle and proof of insurance, complete a background check and driver check, and attend a brief orientation.  Call Jennifer Washney, 570-562-9749 x320, Jennifer.washney@cancer.org.

KIDSPEACE, Orefield is looking for volunteers (age 13+) to help at Annual KidsPeace Soccer Invitational on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17.  Help with registration, traffic control, concession stands, field-marshaling, raffle, and awards.  Volunteers receive a free t-shirt and meal vouchers.  Volunteer in-service offered prior to tournament.  Contact Gina Stano, 610-799-8071, gina.stano@kidspeace.org.

LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK has an immediate need for gift shop volunteers at their Cedar Crest location on evening and weekend shifts.  Volunteers enjoy a discount on most gifts and a meal for every shift served!  All interviewed and accepted volunteers must complete requirements set forth by LVHN policies and procedures including TB testing, Flu Vaccine, Criminal Background Screening, and must attend an orientation.  Call Karla Bachl, 610-402-8897, karla_m.bachl@lvhn.org.

LEHIGH VALLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LVIA), Allentown is looking for volunteers (age 13+) for the Lehigh Valley Airshow 2014 on August 23 and 24.  Shifts are from 8am-1pm and/or 12:30-5pm.  We need volunteers tor several different positions.  Please visit www.lehighvalleyairshow.com for more information, as well as the volunteer application.  Contact Paula Bonstein, 610-231-5210, pbonstein@lnaa.com.

LUTHERAN HOME CARE & HOSPICE, Orefield needs volunteers for Camp Evergreen, a bereavement camp for children ages 8-16 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Through arts & crafts, physical activity, games, songs and discussion, campers will learn new, healthy ways to cope with strong feelings that often emerge after significant loss. 5-9PM July 25; 8AM-9PM July 26-27. Call Cathy Sweeney, 484-664-2700, csweeney@lutheranhomecare.org.

MORAVIAN HALL SQUARE, Nazareth needs assistants (age 14+) for our Health & Wellness Dining Room delivering trays, pouring drinks, clearing tables and helping residents back to their rooms. This is a good opportunity to develop new friendships.  Volunteer Sunday-Saturday 2 shifts: Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm and dinner 4:30-6:00pm.  Training is on an individual basis, after the application and initial orientation.  Contact Laurie Brunstetter, 610-746-1334, laurieb@moravian.com.

SACRED HEART HOSPITAL, Allentown is looking for friendly, dependable adult volunteers to help in their busy Gift Shop.  Tasks include light stocking, assisting customers, and ringing up sales.  Hours are flexible, and training will be provided.  Call Beth Fogel, 610-776-5413, bfogel@shh.org

SHARECARE FAITH IN ACTION needs volunteers at MuskiFest to hand out moist towelettes at the porta-potties from 6:30-9:30pm.  All volunteers will receive a shirt.  MusikFest begins on Friday, August 1 and runs through Sunday, August 10.  Contact Lynn Heiney, 610-867-2177, sharecae8@aol.com.

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.