NEW BETHANY MINISTRIES, Bethlehem - Please join us to make POPPIES OF REMEMBRANCE /LANTERNS OF HOPE kits for a new community fundraiser in partnership with Musikfest. Meet at the Visitor Center at SteelStacks, Ruins Parking Lot 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 6/7, 6/8, 6/21, 6/22, or 2 to 5 p.m. on 6/7, 6/8. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs of sand unassisted to fill bags and place candles. Kit making will be held outdoors under a tent, rain or shine. Social distancing and face masks will be required. Minimum age 15, or 10 with adult. Contact Denise O’Connor, 610-691-5602, ext. 201, doconnor@newbethanyministries.org.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY, Bethlehem, is seeking professionals to work with the Museum Specialist to restore industrial machines and artifacts for museum exhibits or programs. This requires a high degree of technical and mechanical skill, working knowledge of machines and tools, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, as well as knowledge of the objects being restored or conserved. Contact Visitor Services, 610-694-6644, info@nmih.org.

VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem, is recruiting high school students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade for their YLEAD Leadership Program, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12 to July 16. This program helps participants develop critical leadership skills via a hybrid series (either in-person or virtual), while preparing a capstone service project. Applications may be found on http://www.volunteerlv.org/y-LEAD and must be submitted by June 25. For questions contact Julie Huber, julie@volunteerlv.org.

ALLENTOWN AREA ECUMENICAL FOOD BANK Board is seeking dedicated, compassionate and energetic volunteers to assist in the fight against hunger in our neighborhoods. This is a “working” board focusing on continually reassessing and expanding nutritional quality, creating a first ever Client Choice Pantry, maintaining ongoing supplemental programs and providing financial and strategic direction to ensure longevity and stability for our Food Bank. Volunteers with accounting, legal and IT skills are also needed. Contact Anne Egan, 610-433-6373, anne.egan@allentownfoodbank.org.

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (November-March) and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (April-October). We offer long and 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 the Docent program, and Crafts & Activities, Zoo Clean, and Special Events teams, contact Katie Lerch, 610-799-4171, ext. 241, klerch@lvzoo.org.

THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield needs volunteers per day to assist with feeding and watering the animals, and small groups to help with grounds maintenance, composting, 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, call Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122, 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, 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.