Musikfest 2023 marks a historic milestone: it is the 40th year where they’ll be shutting down the streets of Bethlehem and turning the town into the Lehigh Valley’s biggest party of the summer. ArtsQuest needs 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. The minimum age to volunteer is 15 or 14 with an adult. Contact Cory Stevens at 610-332-1370 or cstevens@artsquest.org.

Together, let’s transform our back deck patio in Bangor into a place of beauty and serenity for our residents to cherish. Bloom for Women, a sanctuary to survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, needs talented individuals with experience to repair or revamp the deck. This outdoor space serves as a tranquil haven for residents, but it requires some much-needed attention. Contact Alyssa Santana at 484-542-2053 or alyssa.santana@bloomforwomen.org.

The gardens at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth have 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. The 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.

Be the reason someone has food to eat –volunteer with Meals on Wheels. Choose your delivery area and pickup location in Lehigh, Northampton and southern Carbon counties. 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 at 610-841-7011 or dawns@mowglv.org.

Take pride in knowing your contribution will impact the lives of hundreds of people every day. Miller-Keystone Blood Center is looking for individuals to give out snacks and monitor the donors after they donate blood. Shifts are open at the Cedar Crest and the Bethlehem locations. Contact Tammy Taylor at 610-926-6060, ext. 1103 or ttaylor@giveapint.org.

Celebrating 43 years, the Museum of Indian Culture invites you to participate in PA’s oldest Native American Indian festival. Set up 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 5, 6, 12, 13. The Roasting Ears of Corn festival is Aug. 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. Four hour shifts are available. The minimum age to volunteer is 16 with adult. Event break down is Aug. 20-22. Contact Pat Rivera at 610-797-2121 or info@museumofindianculture.org.

Become a Foster Care & Adoption Ambassador. The committee’s goals are to create, identify and facilitate new ways to reach out to the community and increase awareness about adoption and foster care and about the services provided by The Salvation Army Children’s Services. The committee meets virtually 7-8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Emily Anthony at 610-821-7706 or emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.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.