volunteers
CEDARBROOK SENIOR CARE AND REHAB - Fountain Hill & Allentown - is looking for volunteers to come on a weekly basis 10-11:45 a.m. or 1:45-3:35 p.m. to assist with games, coloring and/or craft activities with our residents. Adult volunteers must pass a PA criminal history clearance. Students can complete their community service hours. All volunteers must have completed their COVID 19 vaccine. Minimum age 13. Contact Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org.
HISPANIC CENTER OF LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem - seeks hardworking volunteers to assist with donation deliveries to the food pantry. On Fridays, volunteers would go to Sam’s Club collection site if needed, load the van, unload donation at the Center, count, and record quantities of donation, and organize food on shelves so it is ready for distribution. On the third Thursday of the month, we receive a delivery from the Food Bank where the same process occurs. Min age 16 and must be able to lift 25–30-pound boxes of food. Contact Diana Sanchez, 610-868-7800, ext. 245, diana.sanchez@sluhn.org.
HOLIDAY HOPE CHESTS needs volunteers to donate wrapped shoeboxes filled with age-appropriate items for Lehigh Valley’s children in need. Suggested gift lists are provided on our website. This program, coordinated by the Volunteer Center, is a great project for large/small groups, clubs, classes, families, and individuals. To participate, go to www.volunteerlv.org/holiday-hope-chests and fill out a 2021 Donor Pledge Form.
LEHIGH VALLEY CHILDREN’S CENTER is planning a holiday party for our staff and their families on Saturday, December 11 at Lehigh University, Iacocca Hall. We may have up to 200 in attendance. We would like adult volunteers to play our holiday elves and conduct activities for the children. Shifts begin at 8 a.m. with set up and end at 3:30 p.m. with clean up. Contact Shawn Bariana, (610) 820-5333 ext. 205, sbariana@lvcconline.org.
THE CENTER FOR HUMANISTIC CHANGE, Allentown is looking for board members who will represent the diverse populations we serve and bring new perspectives to guide the organization. The Board of Directors is the governing body for the organization, making decisions about the mission, personnel and financial objectives, and programming. Board members participate in committees such as board development, resource development, marketing, finance, etc. Contact Diana Ortiz, 610-443-1595, dortiz@thechc.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.