volunteers A full calendar appears on the Bethlehem Press website
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. Our matches typically meet twice a month and can participate in activities 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 at ddelarosa@bbbslv.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.
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES needs volunteers each Saturday 10 a.m. to noon to help visitors discover history and fun at Burnside Plantation. Training available for greeter, docent, kid’s activities, pop-up shop, kitchen demonstrator and more. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact Molly McLaughlin at 610-691-6055 or mmclaughlin@historicbethlehem.org.
MUSEUM OF INDIAN CULTURE, Allentown is looking for help painting the Bieber house and other needs. Some experience is preferred and scheduling is flexible. They are also looking for people wanting to get their hands dirty and have some fun in the sun for grounds maintenance to mow grass, weed flower beds and weed whack any weekday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Minimum age 12 with an adult. Contact Pat Rivera at 610-797-2121 or info@museumofindianculture.org.
PA CARING HEARTS, Breinigsville is a foster-based dog and cat rescue looking for short or long-term foster homes for rescue dogs and cats who are waiting to find their forever homes. Support is provided. For more information, contact Marjo Heimbach at 484-877-6624 or mheimbach17@gmail.com.
TEACH RWANDA provides teacher education and operates a world-class school for pre-primary and primary-age children in Rwanda. The fundraising committee is eager to recruit and expand into virtual fundraising and more. Plan for about 4 to 8 hours a month, including meetings and outreach. Enrich children’s, families’ and teachers’ lives in Rwanda from anywhere in the world. Contact Janet Brown at 484.542.7442 or jbrown@teachrwanda.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 14 or 10 with parent supervision. Volunteers are required to wear masks and to social distance. To arrange a day/time, contact Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122 or gressranch@gmail.com.
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, contact Walt Hoffman at 610-252-7722, ext. 4 or email cahwvolunteercoordinator@rcn.com.