Musikfest 2023 marks a historic milestone: it is the 40th year the streets of Bethlehem will be shut down turning the town into the Lehigh Valley’s biggest party of the summer. Each year, ArtsQuest relies on hundreds of volunteers throughout the community to help make this festival a success. They need help from business groups, social groups and individuals at information booths, selling soda, keeping the area clean, staging crew, beer pourer and so much more.Minimum age 15 or 14 with adult. Contact Cory Steat vens 610-332-1370 or cstevens@artsquest.org.

The gardens at Gracedale Nursing Home has several planter boxes in which residents will plant vegetables and flowers. They are looking for volunteers to assist residents in watering the plants each morning. Multiple opportunities exist, as we would ultimately like to have a volunteer for each day of the week. Minimum age to volunteer is 14 with an adult. Volunteers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Contact Jennie Repsher at 610-829-3686 or jrepsher@northamptoncounty.org.

As part of its wellness initiative, the Greater Valley YMCA is introducing nutrition and horticultural education programming for both adults and children. They are seeking skilled individuals who wish to educate Y members in nutrition and/or gardening and are willing to collaborate with the volunteer’s schedule. Ideally, they are hoping to provide a minimum of one early childhood lesson and one adult/family-centered lesson at each branch every month. Clearances are required. Contact Frank Carraturo at 610-438-6065 or fcarraturo@gv-ymca.org.

Get ready for the sweetest festival of the summer at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Volunteers are needed for the 36th Annual Blueberry Festival & Market To Go for set up, parking, admissions, craft tents, runners, order fulfillment, and more. Two shifts are available: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 1:30-7:15 p.m. July 15 and July 16. Contact Charlotte Filiciotto at 610-882-0450 or cfiliciotto@historicbethlehem.org.

Visit the website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or contact them at 610-807-0336 or vc@volunteerlv.org for more information.

Imagine the upheaval for a child who has been removed from their home, their family, their friends, and everything care about. Lehigh County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are appointed by dependency court judges to serve as the eyes and ears of the Judge. CASAs visit the child, write reports, and advocate for the child’s best interests. Minimum age 21. Contact Erin Colón, 610-782-3858, erincolon@lehighcounty.org.

Have 60 to 90 minutes to spare? Help people stay in their homes by providing food and a friendly visit - join Meals on Wheels! Choose your delivery area and pickup location in Lehigh, Northampton and southern Carbon County. Deliver on your own or with a friend, family member or co-worker. Instructions and training provided; application and background check required. Contact Dawn Stillwagen, 610-841-7011, dawns@mowglv.org.

The Lehigh Valley is facing a critical shortage of safe, loving foster homes for children and teens. Foster parents have the incredible opportunity to welcome a child or children into your home and provide them with love and security for as long as they need. The Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Services provides a high level of training and support to prepare you for the unique needs of children in care. Contact Emily Anthony, 610-821-7706, emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org.

YLEAD is a leadership and service program for Lehigh Valley high school students (entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the fall) hosted by Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley. Participants in the program develop critical leadership skills while working to support nonprofit organizations through service projects. Two sessions offered are July 10-14, or July 24-28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Application and payment options available on our website, www.volunteerlv.org/y-lead . Contact us at 610-807-0336 or youth@volunteerlv.org.