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Current Volunteer Opportunities
Active Apr 7, 2009 to Apr 7, 2010
YOUTH & ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
BE AN INCREDIBLE FAMILY – VOLUNTEER!
Family Volunteer Day-November 21 - is designed to demonstrate the power of families who choose to volunteer together to support the communities in which they live and serve. Here are some collection opportunities LehighValley families can do anytime in the next 2 weeks!
MOSSER VILLAGE FOOD BANK, Allentown – Serving families in East Allentown the center needs non perishable items: canned fruits & veggies, boxes items such as: mac & cheese, tomato sauces, pasta rice, etc. Drop-off at: 614 South Carlisle Street, Allentown, PA Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm. Call: 610-820-4068.
FEED THE ANIMALS, Easton - The Center for Animal Health and Welfareprovides shelter, healthcare and adoption services urgently needs wet cat food and cat litter, but also needs dry cat and dog food, kitten formula and new cat and dog toys. Drop-off at: 1165 Island Park Road, Easton MWF 9am-4pm; TuTh 9am-8pm and Sat 10:30am-6pm. www.healthyanimalcenter.org Call: 610-252-7722 or email cahwadmin@rcn.com
BABY BANK – babies use an average of 12 diapers a day. Some parents can't afford 2. Help provide babies with basic supplies and donate diapers, wipes, ointment, formula or baby food. Second Harvest Food Bank coordinates this program. Drop-off at: 2045 Harvest Way Allentown between M-F 7 am-2:30 pm. Call Sharon610-434-0875
HOLIDAY HOPE CHESTS, Bethlehem – the volunteer center of the Lehigh Valley connects volunteers with needs and opportunities in the Lehigh Valley is coordinating Holiday Hope Chests – a shoebox filled with age appropriate items for less fortunate Lehigh Valley children. To participate go to: www.volunteerlv.org/events/holiday-hope-chests.asp Drop-off at 2121 City Line Road, Bethlehem - Mondays through Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm. Call Sandie at 610-807-0336 or skelly@volunteerlv.org
SHARE A MEALat New Bethany Ministries a faith-based agency that provides care and services to poor, homeless, hungry and mentally ill people in the Lehigh Valley. Donate non perishable food (canned goods, peanut butter, cereal) or volunteer to cook or serve a meal at the soup kitchen. http://www.newbethanyministries.org/ Drop–off at donations: 337 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem8am-11am & 1pm-4pm M-F. Call: 610-691-5602. E-mail:newbethany@newbethanyministries.org
SEND A "TOUCH OF HOME" in a letter to our servicemen and women. Visit the American Red Cross website at: www.redcrosslv.org/holidaymailforheroes for details on how you can send a card or letter. Mail by December 7.
ENVIRONMENTAL DO-AT-HOME PROJECTS: build a birdfeeder for the feathered friends in your backyard or remind your family to save energy by turning off the light switch. Go to http://www.volunteerlv.org/events/family-volunteer-day.asp for directions on these projects.
For more ideas:
http://disney.go.com/disneyhand/familyvolunteers/ or http://www.volunteerlv.org/events/family-volunteer-day.asp
We'd love to hear about your family project. Email us at: vc@volunteerlv.org and tell us what your family did and we'll send you an INCREDIBLE FAMILY CERTIFICATE!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – Sunday, November 1, 2009
PBS 39, Bethlehem – PBS is looking for volunteers to help answer phones and take pledges during their December pledge drive. They need 5 volunteers per shift; either groups or individuals can sign up! These breaks will NOT be live on-air or televised at any point. Tuesday December 8; Wednesday December 9, Thursday December 10. All shifts are from 7pm – 10pm. RSVP by November 18. Contact: Lori Warsing, 610-984-8123 or loriw@wlvt.org.
LEHIGH COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (EMA) seeks volunteers – both medical and non-medical staff, to assist at upcoming vaccination clinics. Non-medical volunteers will be tasked with jobs such as: line staff (directing individuals), registration, break-room, supplies, runners and traffic control. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Tanya Light at tanyalight@lehighcounty.org or 610-782-4600.
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM PARTNERSHIP, Bethlehem – Help prepare for their 7th annual Turkey Trot 5K and Fitness Walk! It takes place November 28 in beautiful downtown Bethlehem. Help is needed immediately as well as on the day of the race. Contact Sophia 610-882-0450 X 13 or schishty@historicbethlehem.org. They will work around your schedule! Youth minimum age 14 years old are welcome, too!
MILLER KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER, Lehigh Valley – Locations throughout the LehighValley are looking for Canteen Attendants to serve donors after their life saving donation. They offer various fixed site opportunities as well as mobile sites throughout the area. Babysitting openings also in Bethlehem. Mornings, afternoons or evenings available. Times depend on location. On going training available. Contact Naomi Pratt 610-691-5850 or npratt@hcsc.org
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem – Do you have good writing, communication and basic computer skills? Assist the VolunteerCenter staff with on going in-house projects. Hours are flexible Mondays through Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm. Call Sandie at 610-807-0336 or skelly@volunteerlv.org
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPICE, Allentown – Be a front desk partner, assist with errands or be a patient companion. Front Desk partner - office experience needed. Individuals help greet visitors, answer phones, and perform other clerical tasks. Applicant must make time commitment, be customer service oriented and have excellent organizational skills. Assist with Errands – volunteers play a significant role in assisting patients and families with running errands such as grocery shopping or making deliveries. Patient Companion – roles of a companion can be reading, listening, talking or simply the gift of presence. Can be weekly or on an as needed basis.
All these volunteers are required to interview with the Coordinator of Volunteers and attend a free comprehensive training course. Contact: Kimberly Thompson 610-969-0396 or kimberly.thompson@lvh.com
LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE is seeking experienced business people to offer counseling and advice to those starting up small businesses and non-profit organizations. Volunteer counselors may present workshops and seminars at group meetings, assist with on-line counseling, or offer management and marketing advice. Other volunteers choose to become involved in the administrative process assisting other counselors. New volunteers will work with experienced counselors to become acquainted with the process. Contact: Harry Lande 610-285-4583, www.lehighvalleyscore.org.
FLINT HILL FARMS, Coopersburg – Roofing/carpenter skills needed! Roof 1/3 done. The EducationalCenter produces wonderful cheese and butter from the milk of 3 Jersey cows, but the roof leaks over their run-in area. The Farm can provide materials and has a crew of 3 men willing to finish the job in one day. Contact: Kathleen Fields 610-349-3340 or kathy@flinthill-farm.org
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – PHOEBE HOME NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER, MARCH OF DIMES FOUNDATION - needs office volunteers. Duties will include administrative, mailings, copying and filing. Monday through Friday THE CENTER FOR ANIMAL HEALTH AMERICA ON WHEELS, Allentown – be a "floaters" for their Toys for Tots/Train Exhibit - November 27 through December 27, mornings, afternoons and evenings,. Floaters merely provide a presence in the museum. Contact: Connie McDowell, ST LUKE'S HEALTH NETWORK, MEALS ON WHEELS NORTHAMPTON COUNTY/BETHLEHEM _________________________________________________________________________________
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – Sunday, October 18, 2009
CONGREGATIONS UNITED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION, Allentown - CUNA will be sending out a monthly electronic newsletter to share the wonderful stories about the work we do in the LehighValley. CUNA organizers will provide the data. Would you like to help us craft the newsletter so it will really catch the eye? At this point we need someone who knows what they are doing, or who is willing to talk to the "host" who will send out the letter. Two volunteers who know each other could work together. Contact: Kathy Brearley, 610-434-1260, cuna.director@rcn.com
EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORPS OF THE LV assists nonprofit organizations by offering consulting and capacity building services. Retired, actively employed, or between career management professionals are needed to be volunteer consultants. Call: 610-504-6199, e-mail: esclv@entermail.net or visit www.esclv.org
GIRLS ON THE RUN OF LEHIGH COUNTY, Topton – Adult running buddies needed for 3rd - 5th grade girls as they complete the New Balance Girls on the Run 5K at Upper Saucon Township Community Park, Center Valley, November 14th, 9AM – 12PM. General race support volunteers also needed. Men & women 18 years or older. Contact Samantha Schneck, 610-682-1547, schnecks@diakon.org
GRACEDALE NURSING HOME, Nazareth – need volunteers ages 14 and older to help transport residents to in-house therapies and recreational activities weekdays 9am – 3pm (lunch included). Contact: Jolynn Claroni, 610-746-5248, jclaroni@northamptoncounty.org.
JOSEPH H. FIRTH YOUTH CENTER, Phillipsburg, NJ – needs volunteers, age 16 and older, to help school-aged children with homework, computer learning, doing crafts, shooting hoops, and playing games. Youth members enjoy activities Monday through Friday from approximately 3PM to 6PM and on Saturdays from 10:30AM to 2:30PM in the center's gym, activities room, weight room, computer room, and crafts room. Our members grades 9 – 12 join us on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Volunteers may have to complete a background check to be able to work with children. Contact: Dawn Slifer, (908) 454-7281, dawn@enter.net
LEHIGHCOUNTYSENIORCENTER, Allentown – One-time maintenance jobs. Are you handy with a hammer, paint brush, or drill? There are always small projects at the Center that need to get done. Our 15,000 square foot facility is newly renovated; but with over 200 people a day utilizing it, there is an ongoing need for a little TLC. The requirements are a demonstrated ability to complete maintenance projects, and prior experience is a must. Contact: Rick Daugherty, (610) 437-3700, rick@lehighseniors.org
SENIOR CORP RSVP, Allentown –Medicare Fraud Educator needed to help identify and educate consumers about Medicare & Medicaid abuse and fraud. Travel stipend. Also – Water quality monitor needed in the Little Lehigh, training and a once a month commitment required. Contact: Karen Nielson, 610-391-8215, nielsonk@diakon.org
VOLUNTEERCENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY'S HOLIDAY HOPE CHEST PROGRAM, Bethlehem– needs volunteers to fill chests (wrapped shoe boxes) with age-appropriate gifts and deliver to the VolunteerCenter for distribution to local children and youth. This is a great holiday project for youth groups, families, businesses, and individuals. Collection dates are December 1-4, 2009. Register online at www.volunteerlv.org or call the VolunteerCenter at 610-807-0336.
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