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CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN is looking for a volunteer to create a new format for the annual report using captivating photos and creative storytelling of the transformations facilitated by its services, and recognizing donors. Business writing, graphic design, photography and storytelling skills needed. Can be done virtually with some in-person meetings. Contact Bob Only, 610-435-1541, rolney@allentowndiocese.org.
COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS, Lehigh Valley is looking for volunteers to coordinate Bike Drives within your family, workplace, and social networks. We accept bikes in any condition. Our focus is 20” wheels and larger. If you gather the bikes, we’ll pick them up if you have 10 or more. Contact 610-434-1140, james@communitybikeworks.org.
GREATER VALLEY YMCA is seeking community volunteers to join them for the “Read With Me” guest reader project. Volunteers will join us at one of our branches (Allentown or Slate Belt) from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. to read a nutrition education-based kids book to a childcare classroom and participate in a nutrition-based activity with the children. All books and activity materials are provided. Minimum age 16; suitable for a group of two. Contact Haley Turner, 610-438-6065, haleyturner@gv-ymca.org.
HISPANIC CENTER LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to assist with food prep, serving and interacting with seniors, and keeping our kitchen space neat and organized. No habla español? No problemo! We can teach you too! We need three volunteers from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the kitchen area. Contact Liza Perez, 610-868-7800, lizaperezleon@hclv.org.
THE LEHIGH CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES, Allentown is looking for individuals or groups of four volunteers to help in the soup kitchen. They operate Monday-Friday and serve three meals a day. Breakfast is 8-9 a.m., Lunch is 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Dinner is 4-4:30 p.m. Dates and time slots needed will vary due to consistent volunteer groups. Contact Chris Moran, 610-433-6421 x6113, cmoran@lehighchurches.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.