volunteers
Are you considering joining or currently serving on a nonprofit board and want to become a more informed participant? Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is offering LEAD Now; a five-part leadership training program that provides relevant guidance on nonprofit board service. Each of the five sessions is a stand-alone session. This program is virtual, and each class time is 4-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct 10-Nov 7. Register at www.volunteerlv.org/LEAD-Now. For questions contact Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, karen@volunteerlv.org.
Keep Oktoberfest guests hydrated with one of the widest-ranging selections of beer in the Lehigh Valley! Hosted by ArtsQuest, you can listen to traditional music and meet new people as you fill our signature Oktoberfest mugs and check guest IDs. Shifts available 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 6-8, Oct. 13-15. Other positions may be available. Contact Cory Stevens, 610-332-1370, cstevens@artsquest.org.
St. Luke’s D&L “RaceFest” is bringing a full marathon back to the Lehigh Valley. They’re also hosting a marathon relay, half marathon run and half marathon walk, all on the same day. Join Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor on Nov. 12 for a race weekend to remember. We’re recruiting volunteers to help in various roles, locations, time frames and dates. Minimum age 18 or 5 with adult. Contact Aurelia Rapp, 610-923-3548, ext. 229, assistant@delawareandlehigh.org.
Meet new people, make new friends, and most of all provide Lehigh Valley seniors with a lifeline to medical appointments, grocery stores, or to visit a loved one. Coordinated by Independent Transportation Network Lehigh Valley. Choose the times, days and areas you wish to drive. Must have own vehicle and clean driving record. Minimum age 24. All rides in Lehigh Valley area only. Call 610-419-1645 for details or email info@itnlehighvalley.org.
K-9 Kop Project is looking for an experienced event coordinator who will plan, recruit, and manage a group of volunteers/supporters who will run a community day in 2024. The event coordinator and dedicated volunteers would need to meet once a month to discuss ongoing progress in the areas of social media and other forms of advertising, sponsorships, vendors and event day volunteers, etc. Contact Vickie, 443-851-3658, k9kopproject@gmail.com.
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.