Volunteer opportunities
Assist with literacy activities in a kindergarten or first grade classroom in the Allentown School District one hour per week or more. Clearances and attendance at an orientation session are required. Contact Vicki Newhard at 484-765-4121 or newhardv@allentownsd.org.
Help keep pets out of shelters and in their loving homes. Animal Food Bank of the LV is looking for dedicated volunteers to serve on their board of directors in such areas as treasurer, community needs, financial/accounting, fundraising, leadership skills, marketing/public relations, social media and strategic planning. Contact Amy Kocis at 610-421-8014 or AFBlehighvalley@gmail.com.
Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? Assist Eastern PA Down syndrome Center in translating current brochures and other program materials from English into Spanish. Work from home at your convenience. Contact Kerri DiDario at 484-224-5288 or epdsckerri@gmail.com.
Itty Bitty Kitty will hold a bingo fundraiser at Alburtis Community Center May 7. Volunteers are needed in shifts from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for setup and food prep and 12:30–5 p.m. for game time tasks and breakdown. Minimum age 12 with adult. Contact Kathryn Kuzo at 610-973-7400 or ittybittykittypa@gmail.com.
Great opportunity to deliver meals with a friend or family member or for team building with co-workers. Pick up meals at Asbury UMC in west Allentown between 10-10:30 a.m. and deliver on one of five routes serving clients in and around downtown Allentown. In 60 to 90 minutes, provide nutritious meals to seven to 12 clients per route. Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley will provide full instructions and training; application and background check required. Contact Dawn Stillwagen at 610-841-7011 or dawns@mowglv.org.
Do you enjoy crafting and working with youth? PBS39 will provide fun craft opportunities for kids at the Pinkalicious performance at Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem, before and after the show. Volunteers are needed 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 to help with setup, assist with craft projects and cleanup. Contact Deja Frazier at 610-984-8146 or volunteer@wlvt.org.
Are you sociable and like to help people? ProJeCt of Easton is looking for a receptionist at the administration building and Fowler Literacy Center. This slow-paced volunteer position entails answering phone calls, taking messages, transferring calls and answering general inquiries from walk-ins. Contact Morgan McKay at 610-258-4361 or mmckay@projecteaston.org.
Help brighten someone’s day, select the “perfect gift” and be a friendly smile to all entering the shops. Gift shop volunteers at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Allentown provide a welcoming environment for customers in the gift shop, operate the cash register and restock merchandise. Contact the volunteer office 484-526-4600 or volunteers@sluhn.org.
Visit the website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or call 610-807-0336, vc@volunteerlv.org for more information.