VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION, Allentown will hold its annual “Thanks for Giving” food drive to stock the mission’s pantry. They are looking for volunteer groups of eight to 10 fun people to request donations from patrons at area food stores. All necessary materials and shirts for all volunteers will be provided. Volunteer groups choose a date of either 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 20 or 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 and location and then experience a wonderful service opportunity. Call Deirdre Federico at 610-740-5500, ext. 22 or email dfederico@armpa.org.
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES proudly announces its 13th annual Turkey Trot 5kRun, a competitive and fun walk, scheduled for Nov. 28. Since this race has grown significantly, volunteers play a key role in the success of the race. Volunteers are needed Nov. 27 and 28. Some of the roles include helping with registration, being a race marshal, handing out post-race refreshments, T-shirt handout and more. Call Melanie Depcinski at 610-882-0450, ext. 13 or email mdepcinski@historicbethlehem.org.
MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Bethlehem is seeking meal delivery volunteers (18 and over) in the Easton area. Volunteer as little as twice each month or daily, according to your availability. Volunteers must possess a valid driver’s license and have car insurance. Application process includes criminal background check, orientation and ride along with our on-the-road trainer. Call Janet Soos at 610-691-1030, ext. 18 or email janets@mealsonwheelspa.org.
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL, Allentown needs an organist for Mass 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. If you love to play the piano or organ, they would love to have you use your gift whenever you are able. Call Beth Fogel at 610-776-5413 or email bfogel@shh.org.
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK, Allentown needs volunteers to pack Sunshine Boxes 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first Tuesday of the month. Volunteers pack 1,995 boxes each month which are then distributed to six counties. Duties include packing boxes on an assembly line, loading pallets, making boxes, breaking down cardboard and sweeping. Large groups are encouraged. Call Janet Meyer at 610-434-0875 or email jmeyer@caclv.org.
THE PERFECT FIT, Allentown is looking for fashion-savvy volunteers to help low-income women choose appropriate and professional outfits. Volunteers 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 approximately three hours and be knowledgeable about current style and business casual clothing trends. Call Heidi Lennick at 610-871-5060 or email manager@theperfectfit.org.
Contact the Volunteer Center to receive a brochure listing agencies in need of volunteers at 610-807-0336 or email vc@volunteerlv.org. Visit their website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.