FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY, Saturday, Nov. 20, is held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving. It is an opportunity for families to work together to serve their community, have quality time for busy families, strengthen communication, and have a positive impact on local communities. The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley has several local opportunities on their website https://www.volunteerlv.org/family-volunteer-day.

NEW BETHANY MINISTRIES, Bethlehem, seeks volunteers to prepare for Luminaria Night 2021 from 3-5:30 p.m. Nov 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17 at a Valley Center Parkway location. We need to assemble 10,000 luminaria kits. Each kit will consist of 10 paper bags, 10 candles, and one large Ziplock bag of sand. They will take individuals or groups. Minimum age 15 (or 12 with adult). Please contact Emily Parker at 610-691-5602, ext. 206, eparker@newbethanyministries.org.

GRACEDALE NURSING HOME, Nazareth, is looking for friendly and courteous volunteers to wait on customers (residents, staff, visitors) and complete transactions in the gift shop. Stock shelves as needed, arranging items attractively. Available shifts are 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Background check and orientation provided. All volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide a copy of their vaccine card. Contact Jennie Repsher, 610-829-3686, jrepsher@northamptoncounty.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 the 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.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS PA-GLV POCONO REGION, Berks, Carbon and Leigh counties are looking for regional and local team leaders to help with coordination of Special Olympics sporting activities ensuring the mission is met and policies/procedures are followed. Head coaches for swimming, basketball, golf, rhythmic gymnastics and bocce are needed to help athletes train and compete at their very best. Contact Alexandra Rowlands, 610-850-0449, arowlands@specialolympicspa.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.