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Current Volunteer Opportunities
Active Apr 7, 2009 to Apr 7, 2010
YOUTH & ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUMMER
Opportunities posted on Sunday June 28, 2009
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE GREATER LEHIGHVALLEY: 600 volunteers needed to handle concession operations and specialty vendor carts for U.S. Women's Open July 6 – 12 at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem. Minimum age 14. Time commitment is at least two shifts lasting about 4-7 hours each. Additional information, application and availability schedule online at www.redcrosslv.org. Contact: 610-332-1589 to leave a message, or usopenvolunteers@usa.redcross.org
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
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM PARTNERSHIP –needs volunteer helpers for the 24th Annual Blueberry Festival. Help your community while enjoying the beautiful weather and perhaps a slice of blueberry pie, July 18 -19, 11 am – 8 pm. Minimum age 14, groups welcome. Contact: Megan Van Ravenswaay, 610-882-0450 x20, mvanravenswaay@historicbethlehem.org
POINTS OF LIGHT YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE – Leadership training opportunity for high school aged youth through a state-of-the-art curriculum that includes both classroom instruction and experiential training, the Institute teaches high-school aged youth a broad array of leadership skills applicable to community service. July 17-19 in Bethlehem, space is limited! For more info & application check our website www.volunteerlv.org or Contact: Francesca, 610-807-0336, youth@volunteerlv.org
THE LITERACY CENTER is in constant need of volunteers to work with adult students to learn basic literacy skills, improve academic levels, gain their GED or learn English as a second language. Volunteers need at least a high school diploma and be able to commit to three hours per week for six months. Initial and ongoing training is provided. Contact: Patricia Gardner, 610-435-0680 x123, pgardner@theliteracycenter-lv.org
VALLEY PREFERRED CYCLING CENTER seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks including greeting VIP's, hospitality, selling tickets, parking cars and security. Volunteers are needed every race day to set up seating for events. Volunteers needed Friday nights June 5 through Aug. 28 from 6-10pm. Minimum age 15. Contact: Susan Cottone, 610-395-7000, susancottone@thevelodrome.com
VICTORY HOUSE OF LEHIGH VALLEY needs volunteers for supplying, cooking and serving the evening meal to about 30 homeless men, during the months of July and August. Youth must have parent. Call for available nights: James Hogg, 610-691-3373 x14, jhogg@victoryhouselv.org
YWCA BETHLHEM seeking a volunteer to translate several short newsletter items from English into Spanish once a month on a monthly basis; very good knowledge of both English and Spanish is required. ALSO seeking an exercise/fitness instructor to do basic toning and stretching exercises appropriate for seniors and disabled adults at the FredB.RooneyBuilding in Bethlehem. Flexible schedule: some training in exercise or fitness instruction and liability coverage are preferred. Contact Stephanie Hnatiw, 610-867-4669, shnatiw@ywcabethlehem.org _____________________________________________________________________ Posted Sunday June 21, 2009 ARTQUEST – need volunteers for Musikfest, a 10 day festival in downtown Bethlehem, July 31 – Aug 9. Help is needed in all areas during the hours of 11:30am – 11pm. For full description, visit www.musikfest.org and click on volunteers. Training dates- July 6 – 10 and July 13-17. Contact: Karen Deluca, 610-332-1300, kdeluca@fest.org FAMILY CONNECTION OF EASTON - We are seeking a driver who has a truck that would be available to transport donated furniture to families in need on an as needed basis. Clearances required (we will pay). Orientation and training provided. Contact Jessica Dreistadt, 610-829-5819 x35075, dreistadtj@eastonsd.org. LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK – needs volunteers for the "Marathon for Via" on Sunday, September 13. Cheer on runners, staff hydration stations, registration & check-in, plus lots more. Groups & students welcome. Contact Gina Stano, 484-893-5389, g.stano@vianet.org PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION OF THE LV – needs volunteers to help plan and for the day of Kick 4 Kancer, soccer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings, Whitehall, Aug 22. Office help needed year round. Contact Nicole Ronco, 610-393-9215, njronco@pcflv.org PINEBROOK SERVICES FOR CHILDREN – needs volunteers for their Allentown Fair Car Parking Fundraiser, Sept 1-7.Minimum age is 16 to waive cars into and within the parking lot. Training will be one hour a week prior to event. Contact Stephanie Werner, 610-432-3919 RSVP- RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM – is seeking volunteers to weed out invasive plants and a volunteer handyman to scrape and paint barn woodwork and help with other chores. Dates and times are flexible and training is provided on a one-to-one basis. Contact: Jill Rothrock, 610-691-7705, rothrockj@diakon.org ______________________________________________________ Posted Sunday, June14, 2009
AMERICAN ON WHEELS – is seeking volunteers 16 and older for outside grounds work and event help for two to three hours a week. Contact: Connie McDowell, 610-432-4200, education@americaonwheels.org. MEALS ON WHEELS – is looking for volunteers 17 years old and older to help as drivers and visitors weekdays 11am – 1pm. Trainings held periodically. Contact: Dawn Stillwagen, 610-398-2563, dstillwagen@mealsonwheelslv.org. NATIONAL CANAL MUSEUM – is seeking volunteer guides ages 15 and older to help greet guests and explain exhibits Mondays through Saturdays from 9:30am- 5pm and Sundays from 11am – 5pm. Contact: Jon Markloff, 610-559-6625. NORWESCAP FOOD BANK – is seeking volunteers 13 and older to sort food and clothing weekdays between 9am and noon. Training done on the job. Contact: Patty Muschlitz, 908-454-4322, muschlitzp@norwescap.org. THE EASTON HOME – is looking for volunteers ages 14 and older to help with activities, clerical projects, and grounds maintenance as available weekdays from 9am – 5pm and some weekends. Two hour orientation required. Contact: Barbara Maursky, 610-258-6509, bmaursky@presbyterianseniorliving.org. WESTMINSTER VILLAGE needs volunteers ages 12 and older to transport residents, aid in activities, and assist with programs, mailings, picnics/parties, and special events on weekdays from 10am – noon and 1:30pm – 3:30pm and some weekends. Interview and 2-3 hour training required. Contact: Ruth Young, 610-782-8358, ruyoung@presbyterianseniorliving.org
_____________________________________________________ Posted Friday, June 12, 2009
CAMELOT FOR CHILDREN is seeking volunteers over 14 years old to work one-on-one with special needs children at their day camp Mondays and Wednesdays from June 22 to July 29. Mandatory orientation June 15 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Six day volunteer commitment. Contact: Abby Schafer, 610-791-5683, abbys@camelotforchildren.org. EQUI-LIBRIUM is looking for volunteer horse leaders/side helpers and individuals to help with barn work, set-up, clerical tasks, and special events. Flexible hours. Taining session will be held on June 27from noon – 5pm. Minimum age to volunteer without a parent is 14 years old. Contact: Pat Sayler, 570-992-7722, equi-librium@itscomp.org JOSEPH H. FIRTH YOUTH CENTER seeks junior counselors over 16 years old to help with their summer day camp from June 22 to August 20 from 8:30am – 4:30pm. An orientation will take place prior to June 20. Contact: Dawn Slifer, 908-44-7281, dawn@enter.net. FLINT HILL FARM EDUCATION CENTER needs volunteers to assist with office tasks, daily farm work, building maintenance, gardening, camp assistants, and special events. Orientations on June 20 and June 27, 9am. Minimum age 14 without a parent. Contact Kathy Fields, 610-838-2928, Kathy@flint-hill-farm.org. PHOEBE NURSING HOME needs volunteers age 13 and older (or have completed 7th grade) to assist in transporting and visiting residents, helping with resident programming, and aiding in special events. Junior volunteer training on June 17. Contact: Joan Wickel, 610-794-5362, jwickel@phoebe.org SACRED HEART HOSPITAL seeks volunteers 14 and older to transport supplies, assist in clerical projects, sort and deliver patients' mail and flowers, and deliver newspapers to patients. Volunteers needed Monday through Friday anytime from 8am – 7pm and some weekends. Trainings on June 17 and June 24 from 9am – 1pm and again in July. Contact: Lois Kellet, 610-776-4695, lkellet@shh.org ST. LUKE'S NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER seeks volunteers 16 and older to work as counselors for their summer day camp. Elementary program begins June 15 and runs from 10am – noon. Middle school program begins in July and runs from noon – 2pm. Contact: Karen Berard, 610-434-5799, slnc2@verizon.net |
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