Volunteer Opportunities
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY RESTORE, Whitehall, is always in need of eager, willing and excited volunteers to help with accepting donations, cleaning, organization and customer service 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact Gina Loiacono at 610-776-7737 or gina@habitatlv.org.
INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION NETWORK LEHIGH VALLEY provides 24/7 door through door ride service for seniors age 60 and over and visually impaired adults to any destination in the Lehigh Valley. In order to provide this service, they need volunteer drivers to help with the increasing demand for rides. All rides are in the Lehigh Valley only. Drive when and where you want. No minimum hours required. Must have own vehicle and clean driving record. Contact Jessie Shappell at 610-419-1645 or jessie.shappell@itnlehighvalley.org.
LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville, is looking for volunteers to help make the annual Winter Lights Spectacular event more fun running 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 the concession stands, crafts booth, activities booths, attending fire pits, photo booth station and more. Minimum age to volunteer 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 provided. Contact Bethany Gray at 610-691-6708 or bethanyg@mowglv.org.
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER, Bethlehem, needs tutors at the center for their virtual support program 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday to assist children with assignments, homework, school projects, reading and math and can participate as little as one time per week or as often as the program meets. Background checks and face masks are required along with daily temperature check. Contact Jackie Jimenez at 610-691-3355 or jimenezj@neccbethlehem.org.
PHOEBE ALLENTOWN HEALTH CARE is seeking a Friday front desk receptionist at Phoebe Terrace 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with some room for variation. Spend time in a fun and friendly environment by answering the phone, greeting visitors and other assorted tasks as willing and able. Contact Daniella Bruno at 610-794-6000 or dbruno@phoebe.org.
THE LEHIGH CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES, Allentown, needs individual or group mentors to assist those recently released from jail, for their first 90 days, when they enroll in The Lazarus House, to increase the likelihood of success and prevent recidivism. The mentor will meet them on “move in day” and help with acclimating to their new environment. They will help with figuring out bus schedules, apply for public assistance and employment services. The mentor should check in with their client once a week, in person or by phone. Contact Becky Latshaw at 610-433-6421, ext. 6113 or rlatshaw@lehighchurches.org.
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 our website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.