Assemble Luminaria kits consisting of candles, sand and paper bags for New Bethany Ministries at Center Valley Parkway in Center Valley for various weekdays and Saturdays through Dec. 10. This is a great opportunity for employee, social, or faith-based and other community groups to volunteer together. Adult supervision required for volunteers under 16. Contact Tim Burke, 610-6915602, tburke@newbethanyministries.org.

Drivers are needed to take seniors or disabled clients grocery shopping and/or to medical appointments. Mileage reimbursement available and excess automobile insurance provided by ShareCare Faith in Action. Must submit to a criminal background check and attend an orientation training. One to two rides a month makes a difference in someone’s life. Minimum age 21 or 18 with adult. Contact Lynn Heiney, 610-867-2177, sharecare8@aol.com.

Interested in blessing a child or family this Christmas? The Salvation Army has two fun opportunities. Purchase and stuff a stocking with gifts for a specific child in their foster care system or give foster and adoptive families something they can do together. Contact Emily Anthony at The Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Services and they will match you, 610-821-7706, emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org.

Did you know that 90% of brain development happens before age 5? Join the Lehigh Valley’s Talk, Read, Sing campaign and help us spread the message that talking, reading and singing with children ages 0-5 builds language skills and gets them ready for school. Join United Way of the Greater LV as they create connections at the places in the community that families trust most – childcare centers, grocery stores, salons, libraries, laundromats and more! Contact Reyanna Keglovitz, 610-807-5729, reyannak@unitedwayglv.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.