volunteers
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LEHIGH VALLEY is looking for compassionate and energetic volunteers to become ‘Bigs’ for youth ages seven (7) to sixteen (16) in Lehigh and Northampton County. Our matches typically meet twice a month and can participate in activities that they are most interested in. Orientation, interview, references, and clearances required, and a commitment to being matched with your Little for at least one year. Contact David DelaRosa, ddelarosa@bbbslv.org.
CAMELOT FOR CHILDREN, Allentown is looking for adults and teens (min age 14, or 6 with adult) 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays from June 21 to July 30th for our six-week day camp. You will help us create the magic of childhood for special needs kids and their siblings with crafts, activities, special guest entertainment, and enjoy the playground and splashpad located on the campus. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact Emily Werner, 610-791-5683, emily@camelotforchildren.org.
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES needs volunteers each Saturday starting in April from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to help visitors discover history and fun at Burnside Plantation! Training available for greeter, docent, kids activities, pop-up shop, kitchen demonstrator, and more. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact Molly McLaughlin, 610-691-6055, mmclaughlin@historicbethlehem.org.
LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Nov-Mar) and 10 a.m. -4 p.m. (Apr-Oct). We offer long & short-term volunteer opportunities for those (minimum age 13) interested in wildlife conservation. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. For information on our Docent program, and our Crafts & Activities, Zoo Clean, and Special Events teams, contact Katie Lerch, 610-0799-4171 ext. 241, klerch@lvzoo.org.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY, Bethlehem is seeking team oriented adult volunteers willing to work outdoors on the first and third Saturdays of the month, April through October, to assist in the operation of the short demonstration railway and locomotive. No experience necessary and training is required. Shifts are flexible but must be committed to in advance. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact visitor services, 610-694-6644, info@nmih.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.