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AMERICAN RED CROSS PA RIVERS CHAPTER, Allentown needs team members to help save lives and prevent injury using the Prepare with Pedro program. The 30-45-minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education to youth in grades K-2 (ages 4-7) in school classrooms and other settings. Team member roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer. Contact Ann Borysowski, 215-384-7191, ann.borysowski@redcross.org.
CHRISTKINDLMARKT, SteelStacks in Southside Bethlehem, needs a lot of volunteers for a variety of tasks at its newly expanded holiday festival. Please consider signing up for 2-3 volunteer shifts, Thursday through Sunday to Dec. 19. Minimum age 15, or 14 with adult. Contact Cory Stevens, 610-332-1370, cstevens@artsquest.org.
MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER, Allentown needs volunteers at the Cedar Crest Donor Center to give out snacks with a smile while monitoring donors to be sure they are doing well after donating. The two shifts available are from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, or from 7:30-11 a.m. Mondays. This does require a 1.5-hour orientation and (free) PA state clearances. No community service hours. Contact Kathy Hoy, 610-691-5850, ext. 1103, khoy@giveapint.org.
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER, Bethlehem is seeking Spanish speaking tutors to assist students during its After-School Homework Club 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. Students range in age from 6 to 13 years old. All volunteers must complete background checks, wear face masks and be vaccinated for COVID-19. Contact Paula Johnson, 610-691-3355, johnsonp@neccbethlehem.org.
SHARECARE FAITH IN ACTION, Bethlehem needs many volunteers to help with taking non-Covid-19 clients to their vital appointments. All volunteers will have to attend online orientation, provide criminal background check and proof of insurance. KN95 facemasks and sanitizer wipes provided to volunteers. All clients will sit in back seat and wear a facemask as well. Call Lynn Heiney, 610-867-2177, sharecare8@aol.com.
ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK needs volunteers to assist in its lobbies, inpatient nursing, emergency department or hospice by spending time socializing, providing comfort items, and assisting staff with various supportive duties. St. Luke’s volunteers are greatly appreciated and a valued member of the team. Join today by calling 484-526-4600.
THE CENTER FOR ANIMAL HEALTH & WELFARE, Easton, is looking for people with a little extra love to give during the holiday season to help a homeless pet feel the love a home by fostering a cat and/or a dog. For more information contact Rosaria Stoops, 610-252-7722, cahwprogramsmanager@rcn.com.
THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield needs volunteers to assist with feeding and watering the animals, and small groups to help with grounds maintenance, composting, cleaning stalls. Minimum age 14, or with parent supervision is 10. 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.
To receive a brochure listing agencies in need of volunteers call 610-807-0336 or e-mail: vc@volunteerlv.org. Visit the website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.