Get into the spirit by wrapping toys for Women of Excellence Bethlehem holiday children’s party. Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts and/or pack toys in gift bags. Shifts available Thursday to Sunday, up to Dec. 16. Volunteer at the event Dec. 17 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Minimum age 14 or 12 with adult. Perfect for student community service hours! For more details contact Dr. Enid Jackson, 484-662-0599, bethlehemwomenofexcellence@gmail.com.

Tour guides at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts lead guests of all ages through the museum while presenting a lively and educational narrative about the changing styles of the decorative arts over more than three centuries. Training provided by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Minimum age 16. Contact Charlotte Filiciotto, 610-868-6868, cfiliciotto@historicbethlehem.org.

The Caring Place Youth Development Center provides programs and activities designed to help young people overcome the pressures and limitations of their environment. Tutors are needed for our after-school program any time between 4:30 to 6 p.m. to help students with their homework. (Grades K to 12th) Math, Reading, English, and reports. Contact Mary Griffin, 610-433-5683, mgriffin@thecaringplace.org.

Do you have a strong back and a large vehicle to transport boxes of food? The Northeast Community Center in Bethlehem needs assistance with food pick-ups from Second Harvest Food Bank 9:30 – 11 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. Transport boxes in your vehicle to NECC and help to unload boxes into our food pantry. COVID vaccine card and a criminal background clearance required. Contact Paula Johnson, 610-691-3355, johnsonp@neccbethlehem.org.

Serve on one of our three subcommittees- Quality, Affordable Housing; Vibrant Economic Climate; Regional Cooperation and Community Engagement. Slate Belt Rising, a subsidiary of Community Action Lehigh Valley, is a community revitalization initiative serving the boroughs of Bangor, Pen Argyl, Portland, and Wind Gap. In the coming months, we will begin implementation for projects in our new six-year community plan. Minimum age 18 or 16 with adult. Contact Vincent Behe, 484-523-0900, vbehe@caclv.org.

Do you like to wrap presents? Volunteers are needed to wrap holiday gifts for 400+ residents at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 16. All volunteers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. We are currently masking throughout the facility; masks will be provided. Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Jennie Repsher, 610-829-3686, jrepsher@northamptoncounty.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.