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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION has an immediate need for volunteers to make their annual gala event happen. If you love planning events, help is needed with silent and live auction, setup and decorations, greeting and registration and centerpiece committees. Gala committee meetings are being held weekly. The date of the event is April 8 at DeSales University. Call Deirdre Federico at 610-740-5500, ext. 22 or email dfederico@armpa.org.

LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE, LCCC, Schnecksville is seeking experienced business people to provide free business counseling and advice in all areas of business management (i.e., business plans, managing cash flow, marketing, etc.) Volunteer as a face-to-face counselor, present workshops, online counselor or perform administration functions. Training will be provided. Call Tracy Damiani at 610-266-3000 or email tracy.damiani@scorevolunteer.org.

LILY’S HOPE FOUNDATION, Quakertown needs volunteers to contact local businesses for gift certificates and items for raffle baskets for their silent auction. Volunteers also needed March 4 for a fundraiser at McCoole’s Restaurant, Quakertown. Help setup raffle tables, decorations and seating. This is a family friendly, semi-formal event with cocktails, dinner, dancing, silent auction and kids crafts, photo booth and DJ-Octave. Call Jennifer Driscoll at 267-776-4673 or email jen@lilyshopefoundation.org.

MEALS ON WHEELS OF LEHIGH COUNTY, Allentown needs volunteers (18+ years) to do grocery shopping for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in an area of Lehigh County which works best for you. Flexible scheduling based on client’s needs (weekly, biweekly, or monthly). A 40-minute orientation is required. Orientation scheduled 10:30 a.m. Feb. 17, 1 p.m. Feb. 20 or 6:30 p.m. March 1. Call or email to schedule a one-on-one that fits your schedule. Call Lindsay Fly at 610-841-7132 or email lfly@mealsonwheelslc.org.

NORTHEAST MINISTRY, Bethlehem needs volunteers to assist with the facilitation of its older youth program. This program meets 5:30 to 7 p.m. one evening per month, generally on a Thursday (Feb. 16 and March 16). The program offers a positive, supervised venue for youth in grades nine to 12 to socialize, learn new skills (resume writing, how to apply for college and much more). Duties include setup, cleanup, interact with youth and serve as positive role models. Call Paula Johnson at 610-691-3355 or email johnsonp@northeastministry.com.

SHARECARE FAITH IN ACTION, Bethlehem is looking for volunteer drivers (18+ years) to help safely transport people who are elderly and/or disabled to and from doctor appointments and with grocery shopping in the Lehigh Valley. Volunteers are also needed to help others who can’t get out on their own through visitation, socializing and taking them out of their home environment. All volunteers are asked to attend a two-hour orientation/training. Call Cheryl Wilson at 610-867-2177 or email sharecare8@aol.com.

TABOR SERVICES, INC., Bethlehem and Allentown needs volunteers to become mentors to children who have very few adult connections and would be happy to “have someone to talk to.” In just two hours a week, you can provide a safe, enjoyable experience for a child. Call Kea at 610-739-0524 or email Nykea.Alvarez-Macey@tabor.org.

TEACH RWANDA, Easton needs a volunteer coordinator to connect people and promote life-changing opportunities in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Join a team that is passionate about volunteering. Call Janet Brown at 484-542-7442 or email jbrown@teachrwanda.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 the website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.