THIS WEEK’S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Greater Lehigh Valley needs volunteers (age 21+) to step up to the “wheel” and drive cancer patients to scheduled treatments. “Road to Recovery” drivers must have a valid driver’s license, 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.

BETHLEHEM SPECIAL OLYMPICS needs volunteers to help with our soccer team. No need to be an expert soccer player; as long as you know some of the basic skills, we could use the help. Practices are on a weekly basis Sunday afternoons. Call Dana Lindsey, 267-221-7740, volunteers@bethlehemsopa.org.

CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME-Fountain Hill & Allentown has several volunteer needs: Gift Shop – wait on customers, run register, and stock shelves; In-House Transporters for in-house programs and the beauty shop; and Social Activities & Visiting – play board games, teach knitting, or visit with residents. Brighten the lives of our residents while enriching yours by helping others. Call Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org.

CENTER FOR CAREER PATHWAYS & LITERACY AT LCCC, Allentown is hosting a volunteer tutor orientation for people interested in tutoring adult students in the subject areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies, as well as English as a second language. Days and times are flexible and determined by your schedule. Tutor orientations are Tues. 8/25 at 1pm and Wed. 8/26 at 6pm. Call Allison Ludlow, 610-799-1216, aludlow@lccc.edu.

LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE, LCCC-Schnecksville 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.

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville – Run Wild at the Zoo, an annual 10K and 5K run and a 1 Mile Family Fun Walk, will take place Sunday, August 16. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, direct runners on the course, and help distribute water after the runners cross the finish line. Call Timmi Fiske, 610-799-4171 x248, tfiske@lvzoo.org.

MEALS ON WHEELS OF LEHIGH COUNTY, Allentown is looking for volunteers (18+ years) to do grocery shopping for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities who can cook, but can’t get to the store themselves. Choose the area of Lehigh County that works best for you. Flexible scheduling based on client’s needs for grocery shopping (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly). Background checks at our expense.   A 40 minute orientation required. Please choose from upcoming dates Wed. 8/12@10:30am, Fri. 8/21@10:30am, or Tues. 8/25@1pm, or call to schedule a one-on-one that fits your schedule. Call Lindsay Fly, 610-841-7132, lfly@mealsonwheelslc.org.

THE PERFECT FIT, Allentown is looking for fashion-savvy volunteers to help low-income women choose appropriate and professional outfits. Should love working with people; have patience, enthusiasm, and a love of fashion and how it can positively impact and empower women. Other duties include sorting, tagging clothing donations, and keeping boutique organized and appealing. Light lifting required, must be able to stand for approx. 3 hours, and be knowledgeable about current style and business casual clothing trends. Call Heidi Lennick, 610-871-5060, manager@theperfectfit.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.