VCLV LogoTHIS WEEK’S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY

DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, INC., Easton needs volunteers for a family friendly Halloween event October 21, 22, 28, and 29 from 6-8pm at Hugh Moore Park.  Volunteers can choose to help with kids’ games, serve refreshments, or be a ghost actor.  Select the hours and nights that work best for you.  Call Terri Monserrat, 610-923-3548, terri@delawareandlehigh.org by Friday, September 9.

EASTERN PA DOWN SYNDROME CENTER, Trexlertown is holding its 17th Annual LV Buddy Walk at Valley Preferred Cycling Center, Volunteers (age 13+) are needed to assist with set up, registration, kids’activities, and clean up.  Shifts are 4 hours between 10am-7pm, Saturday, September 24.  Call 610-402-0184, epdscwalk@epdsc.net.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LV RESTORE, Whitehall is looking for volunteers (18+ years) to assist their procurement team in picking up, loading, and unloading donations.  Help is needed Fridays 9am-noon, 1-4pm, or all day; on Saturdays 9am-1pm.  Call Camille Urbano, 610-776-7737, Camille@habitatlv.org.

HISPANIC CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem needs a volunteer to assist the Food Pantry Coordinator to recruit and train volunteers; help load, unload, and sort food items; keep pantry and storage areas clean; help sort food salvage; assist with required quality control inspections; and assist in coordination of monthly food drives.  Call Lorna Velazquez, 610-868-7800×221, lvelazquez@hclv.org.

LEHIGH COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Allentown has an opening for a Volunteer Coordinator to handle all aspects of volunteer management and non-sports training in the program area.  Must attend monthly management meetings on Thursday evenings held September –June.  Must have computer and internet skills; a lot of the work can be dome from home.  Call Patty Feninez, 484-274-8544, specialolympicslehighcounty@entermail.net.

MORAVIAN HALL SQUARE, Nazareth needs volunteers for their Good Spirits General Store/Gift Shop.  Must commit to at least one 2 or 3 hour shift per week.  Times needed are 2-4:30pm Monday, 10:45am-2pm or 2-4:30pm most Tuesdays, 10:45am-2pm Thursday, some Saturdays are available 10:45am-3pm.  Training provided after application and background check.  Call Laurie Brunstetter, 610-746-1334, laurieb@moravian.com.

THE SALVATION ARMY CHILDRENS SERVICES, Allentown is seeking energetic individuals for their Foster Care & Adoption Services Committee.  Must attend monthly meetings and work with a group to plan and organize community events.  Assist with marketing, budgeting, and event operations.  Much of the work can be done on your own time.  Call Ashton Rosenberger, 610-821-7706, ashton.rosenberger@use.salvationarmy.org.

VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem needs volunteers to pack “swag” bags for United Way Day of Caring participants.  Bags will be filled with miscellaneous items and t-shirts.  Flexible hours within 9am-4pm Tuesday-Thursday, September 6-8.  Call Sandie, 610-807-0336, skelly@volunteerlv.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.

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.