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HISPANIC CENTER LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem seeks hardworking volunteers to assist with stocking shelves after Second Harvest monthly delivery 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. Must be able to lift 15–20-pound boxes of food. Shifts can be flexible for individuals or groups up to four. Contact Diana Sanchez, 610-868-7800, x245, diana.sanchez@sluhn.org.
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES is offering gardening opportunities to individuals interested in planting and tending the historic Colonial Garden at Burnside Plantation. Heirloom seeds, plants and compost are provided, and gardeners share fresh produce from the garden. No gardening experience required. Contact Pat Corpora 610-867-0915, pcorpora@aol.com.
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 on-line orientation, provide criminal background check and proof of insurance. KN95 facemasks & 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. All Lehigh Valley locations needs volunteers to assist in our lobbies, inpatient nursing, emergency department, OR waiting rooms or hospice by spending time socializing, providing comfort items, and assist staff with various supportive duties. St. Luke’s volunteers are greatly appreciated and a valued member of our team! Join our program today by calling 484-526-4600.
THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield needs volunteers to assist with feeding and watering the animals, including pigs, goats, horses, ponies, alpacas, and Stanley Llama. Small groups also needed 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.
WHITEHALL HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY is looking for community members to join our Board of Directors and assist in our mission to share and preserve the history of Whitehall. New recruits must be approved by current board members and attend monthly meetings, participate in fundraising and special events, help to maintain archives, and more. Contact Alice Liberman, 610-776-7280, whps@verizon.net.
WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY, Emmaus is developing a dedicated volunteer group to help with the regular upkeep of Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary. Projects will include landscape bed maintenance, mulching/chip spreading, litter clean-up, trail maintenance, invasive species management, and more. The hours are flexible, but commitment to a regular schedule is requested. Contact Jim Hess, 610-965-4397 x148, jhess@wildlandspa.org.
LEHIGH VALLEY AUTO DEALERS FOUNDATION is seeking community volunteers to staff the 2022 Lehigh Valley Auto Show at Stabler Arena, Bethlehem. Shifts are four to five hours beginning 5 - 9 p.m. on March 16; 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. March 17, 18, 19; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on March 20. All functions are indoors. For application contact Tom Kwiatek, 610-758-9691, tkwiatek@ptd.net.
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.