Musikfest 2023 marks a historic milestone: it is the 40th year they’ll be shutting down the streets of Bethlehem and 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 Stevens, 610-332-1370, cstevens@artsquest.org.

Do you have a passion for working with horses and people? Summer camp at Equilibrium in Nazareth will be held 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. this week and Aug. 21-25. No experience necessary, they provide all the training. Please contact they to schedule a visit to the farm for a tour and to get your questions answered. Minimum age 14. Contact Pam, 610-365-2266, volunteercoordinator@equi-librium.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 your 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 required. Contact Frank Carraturo, 610-438-6065, fcarraturo@gv-ymca.org.

Celebrating 43 years, Museum of Indian Culture invites you to participate in Pa.’s oldest Native American Indian festival. Set-up 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Aug. 5, 6, 12, 13. The Roasting Ears of Corn festival is August 19 and 20, with many areas of need, including food stand, parking lot attendant, children’s activity area, kitchen food prep helpers and clean-up staff. 4-hour shifts. Minimum age 16 with adult. Event break down Aug 20-22. Contact Pat Rivera, 610-797-2121, info@museumofindianculture.org.

Lehigh Valley Pride will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year on the SteelStacks campus.

The parade will be held from noon-2 p.m. in Allentown followed by the festival in Bethlehem 2-8 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to walk during the parade to hand out giveaways, and set up at the station before the event, assist with activities and sensory rooms during the event, and clean up after the event. For more information contact PBS39 & 91.3 WLVR at 610-984-8146, volunteer@wlvt.org.

Contact the Volunteer Center to receive a brochure listing agencies in need of volunteers at 610-807-0336 or email: vc@volunteerlv.org. Visit our website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.