volunteers
Help with hole-in-one, pot of gold and other errands at the Steel Club, Hellertown. Bloom For Women will be holding the First Annual Golf Tournament 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 9. Adults only. Contact Vickie Nisbet, 610-428-6774, vickie.nisbet@bloomforwomen.org.
Have fun doing crafts or playing games and help to keep the kids with special needs stay safe at our exciting summer camp at Camelot for Children in Allentown. Volunteer for one day or as often as you can 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mon-Fri Jun 20-July 29. Teen buddies, adults, and medical personnel needed. Minimum age 14 or 12 with adult. Contact Lisa Griesemer, 610-791-5683, info@camelotforchildren.org.
High school students are invited to participate in the summertime Junior Volunteer Program at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth. Duties include transporting residents to in-house appointments, helping with activities, and visiting one-on-one. All volunteers must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Minimum age 14. Contact Jennie Repsher, 610-829-3823, jrepsher@northamptoncounty.org.
Assist Museum Teachers with the Burnside Plantation - Century at Burnside Education Program. Hosted by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, volunteers will lead educational activities for elementary school children at a living history farm while in authentic costume. Training provided. Adults only. Contact Keith Sten, 610-882-0450, ksten@historicbethlehem.org.
East Coast K9 Trials is an annual event held by the K9 Kop Project that raises money for law enforcement K9s. Help in several areas is needed: set-up, break down, manage equipment, basket raffle, and help K9 officers or vendors. Volunteer shifts run about four hours with start times at 7:15 a.m., 9 a.m., 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 22. Contact Vickie Richards, 443-851-3658, k9kopproject@gmail.com.
So that we can continue “To educate, inspire, and celebrate the visual and performing arts in Nazareth and the Lehigh Valley,” consider sharing your grant writing skills for Nazareth Center for the Arts by creating applications for funding for our non-profit. Coordinate collection of information needed to meet reporting requirements, communicate grant reporting deadlines and monitor progress against grant commitments. Contact Jenny Swanker, 484-554-5867, nazaretharts@gmail.com.
Stanley Llama and the pigs, goats, horses, ponies, alpacas, and other rescue animals would love to meet you! The Gress Mountain Ranch in Orefield needs volunteers to assist with their daily feeding and watering. Small groups also needed to help with grounds maintenance, composting, and cleaning of stalls. Minimum age 14, or with parent supervision is 10. To arrange a day and time contact Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com.
Great opportunity for companies, groups, families, or individuals to volunteer for The Salvation Army Children’s Services’ Rock N Run 5K, 10K, and Kids’ Fun Run on Saturday, May 14 at Coca Cola Park. Have a blast while helping children impacted by foster care. Lots of different jobs are available from course marshal to food service to cheering section. Also looking for musicians to play along the course route. Contact Emily Anthony, 610-821-7706, emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org.
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.