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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem, is looking for volunteers for its 41st annual Boutique at the Rink, a sale of new and gently used clothing, household goods, antiques, collectibles, vintage clothes and accessories, toys and much more. For more info, visit www.Boutiqueat the Rink.com or call Deb Post at 610-861-7555, ext. 39 or boutiqueattherink@ gmail.com.

COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS, Allentown needs "Earn-a-Bike" instructors for children ages nine through 17. Volunteers will mentor and assist children in repairing bicycles. The commitment is one weeknight 6 to 8 p.m. for 12 weeks. No experience necessary. Training provided. Contact James Williams at 610-434-1140 or james@communitybikeworks.org.

DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, INC., Easton, is in need of archival assistance. Volunteers will scan glass lantern slides into the photo database. Volunteers will be trained to use a scanner and learn basics of Adobe Photoshop; previous experience even better. Volunteers will also catalogue artifacts, books, photos, etc. Volunteers will use existing software programs to update the records. Experience with cataloging or knowledge of local and canal history is helpful, but not necessary. Contact Martha Capwell-Fox at 610-923-3548, ext. 227 or archives@delawareandlehigh.org.

DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTER, Allentown will open a new exciting traveling exhibit "Space, A Journey to Our Future." Volunteers are needed to be adult floor educators for this special exhibit, as well as on the main exhibit floor. Volunteers should be able to commit to one 4-hour shift a week. All volunteers must have child abuse clearances and a background check, and attend a mandatory safety training and orientation. Contact Jen Pors at 484-664-1002 or jen@davincisciencecenter.org.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Whitehall, is looking for outgoing volunteers who have experience or have a desire to run the cash register during ReStore's operating hours. Cashiers greet customers, enroll them in the rewards program and check out customer's purchases using a POS system. Volunteers should be able to commit to 4-hour shifts. For more information, contact Emily London at Emily@ habitatlehighvalley.org.

PHOEBE RICHLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER, Richlandtown, has several volunteer needs: assistants for ice cream socials 2 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday; in-house transporters to push resident wheelchairs to rehabilitation 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday or Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month; and someone to do nail polishes one to two hours any day of the week. Call Suzanne Sabo at 267-371-4504 or ssabo@phoebe.org.

THE SAUCON VALLEY CONSERVANCY, Bethlehem, is looking for volunteers to help with activities and events at the historic Heller Homestead. Some of the ways to help are to serve on a committee, staff the gift shop and art gallery, help with the September barn tour, newsletter, mailings, artist receptions or give tours of the homestead. Call Priscilla DeLeon at 610-216-0566 or svconservancy@aol.com.

THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield, "where animals help people and people help animals," needs volunteers to serve on the board of directors. Quarterly meetings are held in the evenings and last approximately two hours. It would be helpful to have some marketing, grant writing, event planning and/or fundraising experience. Contact Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122 or gressranch@gmail.com.

LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE, Bethlehem, seeks experienced business professionals to offer in-person and online counseling and advice to start ups and in-business owners of small businesses and non-profit organizations. Orientation and training provided. Contact Mitzi Colella at 610-266-3000 or mcolella@lvscore.org.

MIRACLE LEAGUE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Schnecksville, seeks people who want to share their love of baseball with special needs kids. Their baseball season runs May through October with games 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The game schedule may be found on www.miracleleaglelv.org. Contact Melissa Borland at 484-707-5746 or melissa@miracleleaguelv.org.

MORAVIAN HALL SQUARE, Nazareth needs volunteers to assist residents into the dining room at their Health and Wellness Center for breakfast, helping serve breakfast and engaging in friendly visits. Joyful disposition and love of people a must. Timeframe is 7:30 to 9 a.m. Monday through Sunday. Please consider a commitment of one or more days per week. Training is provided. Call Laurie Brunstetter at 610-746-1334 or laurieb@moravian. com.

PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY THERAPY DOGS, Allentown, is in need of therapy dogs to do monthly visits at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown, 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Must be registered therapy dog team with their organization. Contact Helen Skopek-Krygler at 570-814-6078 or paycdogs@yahoo.com.

THE SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN'S SERVICES, Allentown, is looking for individuals, corporations, businesses, non-profits, and academic and community organizations to rally their organization together for their Rock N'Run 4 Kids 5K Team event May 17. Photos and awards will be given. Team entries must be submitted with all team members by May 1. Call Florence Ruhe at 610-821-7706 or Florence_ rhue@use.salvationarmy.org.

DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, INC., Easton, is in need of volunteers for the National Canal Museum in Hugh Moore Park during the upcoming 2014 visitor season. Volunteer opportunities exist for guides in the museum and as attendants at the newly renovated Welcome Center. Volunteers should be available 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday June 7 through Labor Day weekend. Training will be held in May. Contact Dennis Scholl at 610-923-3548, ext. 225 or dennis@delawareandlehigh.org.

EPISCOPAL HOUSE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC., Allentown, is holding a shoe drive fundraising event. They need volunteers (individuals, businesses or community groups) to collect gently used shoes now through May 31. All shoes will be accepted: adult, children, flip flops, boots, heels, work shoes and even athletic shoes. A collection box and flier will be provided. Contact Kathy Ochs at 610-821-0311 or kochs@episcopalhouse.com.

Contact the Volunteer Center to receive a brochure listing agencies in need of volunteers at 610-807-0336 or email vc@volunteerlv.o rg. Visit our website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.