CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN - A volunteer ombudsman is a community neighbor specially trained to find answers and resolve simple problems older adults experience in the long-term care system. Catholic Charities is looking for volunteers who enjoy visiting with others and have 3-4 hours a month available. After completing training, an ombudsman advocates and educates residents and their families and encourages self-resolution. Contact Jennifer Arciere at 484-619-3337 or jarciere@allentowndiocese.org.

HOLIDAY HOPE CHESTS need volunteers to donate wrapped shoe boxes filled with age appropriate items for Lehigh Valley’s children in need. Suggested gift lists are provided on their website. This program, coordinated by the Volunteer Center, is a great project for large/small groups, clubs, classes, families and individuals. To participate, go to www.volunteerlv.org/holiday-hope-chests and fill out a 2020 donor pledge form.

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville, is looking for volunteers to help make the annual Winter Lights Spectacular event more fun through Jan. 2, 2021. Shifts are 5:30-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 4:30-10 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Volunteers will assist with concession stands, crafts booths, activities booths, attending fire pits, photo booth station and more. Minimum volunteer age is 13. Contact Katie Lerch at 610-799-4171, ext. 241 or klerch@lvzoo.org.

MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY needs individuals to grocery shop for seniors who are unable to go to the store due to disability or concerns of COVID-19. Shoppers receive a grocery list and assigned grocery store and purchase the items on the list. Then, the individuals drop the groceries off at the client’s home. At times, the client may need assistance putting the groceries in cabinets, refrigerator, etc. Face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and other supplies to keep you and the client safe from infection will be provided. Contact Bethany Gray at 610-691-6708 or bethanyg@mowglv.org.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK, Nazareth, needs help with preparing letters and cards for a mailing. Duties include handwriting names and addresses on envelopes and folding letters and stuffing envelopes 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at their office. Day and shift length is flexible. Contact Cara Przybylowicz at 484-893-1129 or cara@caclv.org.

ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK needs lobby greeters every day of the week 8 a.m. to noon, noon to 4 p.m. or 4-7 p.m. Assist staff with greeting and checking in both patients and visitors while providing a warm, welcoming environment. This volunteer opportunity is diverse and very active (walking) all while helping to make a difference in the lives of patients and staff. Call 484-526-4600 or email volunteers@sluhn.org to learn more about this volunteer opportunity.

TRUTH FOR WOMEN, Bethlehem, owns and operates the Truth Home which is a therapeutic residential home for survivors of sex-trafficking. The home provides a safe place where motivated women can rebuild their lives and provides a warm, family setting for women in an intensive therapeutic environment. They are looking for a part-time volunteer grant writer. Contact Carol Andersen at 570-977-0600 or carol.andersen@truthforwomen.org.

Contact the Volunteer Center to receive a directory of Lehigh Valley nonprofits 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.