volunteers
CEDARBROOK SENIOR CARE AND REHAB - Fountain Hill & Allentown invites you to become a member of the auxiliary. This wonderful group raises money to purchase special things for residents throughout the year. It’s easy to join and fun to be a part of this amazing group. They are currently looking for new members and will begin having monthly meetings in 2022. Contact Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org.
CHRISTKINDLMARKT, SteelStacks in Southside Bethlehem, needs volunteers for a variety of tasks at the newly expanded holiday festival! Please consider signing up for 2-3 volunteer shifts, Thursday through Sunday beginning Nov. 19 to Dec. 19. Minimum age 15, or 14 with adult. Contact Cory Stevens, 610-332-1370, cstevens@artsquest.org.
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES is seeking volunteers to help at the Visitor Center and Goundie House with answering questions, monitoring the Trees of Historic Bethlehem, and restocking/bagging merchandise. The store is open 7 days a week during the holiday season. Contact Tavia Minnich, 610-882-0450, tminnich@historicbethlehem.org.
LEHIGH VALLEY CHILDREN’S CENTER is planning a holiday party for staff and families Saturday at Lehigh University, Iacocca Hall. They may have up to 200 in attendance and would like adults (individuals or groups) 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.
NORTHAMPTON CO. HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Easton needs visitor services representatives to welcome tourists and local guests, provide information about the organization’s programs & services, and provide information and assistance regarding activities and events in the surrounding communities. Training is provided and shifts of 3-4 hours are available Thursday through Sunday. Contact Sarah White, 610-253-1222, sarah@northamptonctymuseum.org.
PHOEBE ALLENTOWN HEALTH CARE CENTER needs for various Christmas holiday parties and activities. Assistance needed for transporting the residents for scheduled entertainment 1 – 4 p.m. Dec. 8, 10, 11, 13, 18, 20, 22, 24, and 5:30-8:30 p.m. 12/9. Christmas parties are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 16, 17 and 21. Bingo marathon begins 1-4 p.m. 27, 28/ 29, and Jan. 1. Adults only. Groups welcome. All volunteers must follow our Covid rules and wear a mask. Contact Eileen Mihocko, 610-794-5366, emihocko@phoebe.org.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS - Berks, Bethlehem, Carbon and Lehigh countiesare looking for Regional and Local Team Leaders to help with coordination of Special Olympics sporting activities, ensuring our 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 SALVATION ARMY, Allentown needs bell ringers for Red Kettle Campaign at various locations – indoors or outdoors - in Allentown to help raise the funds needed for year-round programs like the food pantry, holiday toys for families and sheltering for the homeless. 2, 4 and 6 hour shifts available Monday through Saturday from now through Dec. 24. Contact Deirdre Govan, 610-432-0129, deirdre.govan@use.salvationarmy.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.