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 5-part leadership training program that provides relevant guidance on nonprofit board service. Three sessions remain – Nonprofit Legal Issues Oct 24, Nonprofit Finances Oct 31, and Understanding DE&I on the Board Nov 7. Programs are virtual, 4-5:30 p.m. Register at www.volunteerlv.org/LEAD-Now. For questions contact Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, karen@volunteerlv.org.

St. Luke’s D&L “RaceFest” is bringing a full marathon back to the Lehigh Valley! We’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 Sunday, November 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 x229, assistant@delawareandlehigh.org.

As one of PA’s largest nursing homes, Gracedale is always buzzing with activity. Volunteers assist residents with in-house appointments including clinics and beauty shop. Opportunities available Monday-Friday between 9AM-12PM. Flexible scheduling. Background check and training required. All volunteers must be vaccinated against Covid-19. Contact Jennie, 610-829-3686, jrepsher@norcopa.gov.

Hardworking volunteers are needed on Fridays to assist with unloading the van of food donations and stocking shelves in the pantry at Hispanic Center of Lehigh Valley in Bethlehem. Volunteers will bring down the donation, weigh and organize the food on shelves. This is a great opportunity for groups to volunteer together! Volunteers must be able to lift 15–20-pound boxes of food. Shifts can be flexible. Contact Shelly Rivera, 610-868-7800, mrivera@hclv.org.

New Bethany has opportunities to help assemble kits for our 26th annual Luminaria Night! This is a great opportunity for groups and school students to volunteer together. Volunteers will help assemble kits consisting of candles, sand, and paper bags, 4-6 p.m. Mon through Thurs, Oct 23 to Nov 30, at Promenade Shops, (near LL Bean.) Minimum age 16 or 10 with adult. Contact Jenna Sentz, 610-691-5602 x233, jsentz@newbethany.org.

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