Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

Volunteer opportunities

Help keep pets out of shelters and in their loving homes. Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley is looking for dedicated volunteers to serve on its board of directors in such areas as treasurer, community needs, financial/accounting, fundraising, leadership skills, marketing/public relations, social media, strategic planning. Contact Amy Kocis at 610-421-8014 or AFBlehighvalley@gmail.com for information.

Earn a Bike is an opportunity to teach life lessons through bicycle mechanics. Community Bike Works volunteers will meet 12 times 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday in both the East Allentown and Franklin Park locations. No experience necessary. Background checks required. Contact James Williams at 610-434-1140 or james@communitybikeworks.org for information.

Unidos, Inc. will be celebrating the fourth anniversary of Humankind Day June 10 at Jordan Park in Allentown. Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, distribution of toys to children and families and to break down the site at the end of the event. Three volunteer shifts are available between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimum age to volunteer is 16 or 10 with an adult. Contact Yahaira Davis at 484-403-0811 or unidosyd@gmail.com for information.

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.

Deliver on routes serving clients in Slatington and Walnutport. Pick up meals at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville between 9:30 and 10 a.m. In 60 to 90 minutes, provide nutritious meals to 10 to 12 clients per route. Deliver solo or with a friend or family member. Training provided by Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley includes a ride along; application and background check required. Contact Dawn Stillwagen at 610-841-7011 or dawns@mowglv.org.

Unidos, Inc. will be celebrating the fourth anniversary of Humankind Day June 10 at Jordan Park in Allentown. Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, distribution of toys to children and families and to break down the site at the end of the event. Three volunteer shifts are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Minimum age to volunteer is 16 or 10 with an adult. Contact Yahaira Davis at 484-403-0811 or unidosyd@gmail.com for information.