BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LEHIGH VALLEY is looking for compassionate and energetic volunteers to become ‘Bigs’ for youth ages seven to 16 in Lehigh and Northampton counties. Matches typically meet twice a month and can participate in activities that they are most interested in. Orientation, interview, references, and clearances are required, and a commitment to being matched with your Little for at least one year. Contact David DelaRosa, ddelarosa@bbbslv.org.

CENTER FOR CAREER PATHWAYS AND LITERACY, Allentown is looking for virtual tutors for its Adult Literacy program. Tutor via Zoom with individuals or groups in areas of math, reading, writing, social studies and science. Virtual tutors are also needed to assist English as a Second Language students with reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Flexible schedules and all materials are provided. Minimum age 22: bachelor’s degree and clearances required. Contact Olga Jaeger, 610-799-1946, ajaeger@lccc.edu.

LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, Allentown is looking for cat and dog lovers! Cat care duties would include cleaning, feeding and socializing the cats while they wait for their forever homes. Dogs need daily walks - different time slots are available Monday through Sunday. Orientation will be held for all new volunteers. Contact Steph Skyroitis, 610-797-1205, steph@lehighhumane.org.

LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE needs Volunteer Mentors to coach entrepreneurs at no charge for the local chapter in the nationwide SCORE organization. They partner with the SBA and local agencies who assist small business startups or local small businesses who need assistance. Contact Tracy Damiani, 610-266-3000, tracy.damiani@scorevolunteer.org.

THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield needs two volunteers per day to assist with feeding and watering the animals, and groups no bigger than five to help with grounds maintenance, composting and cleaning stalls. Minimum age with parent/guardian supervision is 10 years old, without supervision is 14 years old. Volunteers are required to wear masks and to social distance. To arrange a day/time, call Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com.

UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY needs volunteers to make weekly friendly visitation calls to seniors enrolled at a senior center or assisted living as part of the initiative to reduce social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. To make these phone calls, you need to go through a background check facilitated by SeniorCorps. Contact Jonathon Vargas, 610-597-6409, jonathanv@unitedwayglv.org.

THE CENTER FOR ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE, Easton, is seeking volunteers to walk dogs, assist with a.m. cleanings, attend off site events to promote the shelter, cat and dog enrichment and general shelter help. If interested in helping, please contact Walt Hoffman at 610-252-7722 ext 4 or email cahwvolunteercoordinator@rcn.com.

Volunteer Center to receive a brochure listing agencies in need of volunteers at 610-807-0336 or e-mail: vc@volunteerlv.org. Visit our website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.