Volunteer opportunities
EQUI-LIBRIUM THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP, Nazareth, strives to provide individuals the opportunity to reach their highest potential through the benefits of horse-related activities and therapies. Our fundraising committee is looking to grow and engage with more dedicated and committed community members with skills in fundraising/sponsorship, operations and logistics, marketing and promotion or finance. The time commitment is 4-8 hours per month (includes meeting, outreach, events) and attend monthly or biweekly committee meetings. Contact Pam Spigel at 610-365-2266 or volunteercoordinator@equi-librium.org.
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. Tuesday through Saturday. 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, we need volunteer drivers to help us with the increasing demand for rides. All rides in 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 SCORE needs volunteer mentors to coach entrepreneurs at no charge for our local chapter in the nationwide SCORE organization. We partner with the Small Business Administration and local agencies who assist small business startups or local small businesses who need assistance. Contact Tracy Damiani at 610-266-3000 or tracy.damiani@scorevolunteer.org.
MUSEUM OF INDIAN CULTURE, Allentown, is looking for a remote volunteer to write for the museum’s in-house newsletter, Indian Culture Quarterly, to keep members updated on activities, current American Indian news topics, interesting ancient history and more. Prior writing experience required. Docents are also needed to greet and provide visitors with an educational experience about Native American lifeways and history as it pertains to our exhibits. Tour guide shifts are flexible 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Training is provided. Contact Pat Rivera at 610-797-2121 or info@museumofindianculture.org.
ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK needs your help. We are currently seeking volunteers at all campus locations to assist in our COVID-19 vaccine clinics as well as our hospital lobbies to assist with wayfinding and other support. Minimum age 14. Visit our website www.slhn.org/volunteerNOW or call 484-526-4600, option 2.
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 our 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 at 610-807-5759 or jonathanv@unitedwayglv.org.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S PHILHARMONIC OF THE LV, Bethlehem, is a youth orchestra serving 120 middle and high school students in the Greater Lehigh Valley. We are looking for board members with legal, accounting and financial skills, as well as individuals who have access to grants through their companies or other philanthropic groups. Time commitments include attendance at monthly board meetings September through June and some committee work in between. Board terms are 2 years in duration and terms may be renewed three times. Contact Emily Zettlemoyer at 610-868-9888 or nominating@ypplv.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.