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 providing relevant guidance on nonprofit board service. Two sessions remain – 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 at 610-807-0336 or karen@volunteerlv.org.

Assist with literacy activities in a kindergarten or first grade classroom in the Allentown School District one hour per week or more. Clearances and attendance at an orientation session are required. The next orientation session is scheduled 1-2 p.m. Nov. 9 at Hays Elementary School, Allentown. Hosted by Allentown School District Foundation. Pre-registration by Nov. 2 is required. Contact Vicki Newhard at 484-765-4121 or newhardv@allentownsd.org.

Seeking friendly volunteers to help at the admissions/museum store register for America On Wheels Museum, Allentown. Training is available and simple. Shift times are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1–4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Choose one day per week or per month. Urgent need for the fourth Sunday of every month. Minimum age to volunteer is 16. Contact Liz Hahn at 610-432-4200, ext. 10 or fund_development@americaonwheels.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 Nov. 12 for a race weekend to remember. They’re recruiting volunteers to help in various roles, locations, time frames and dates. Minimum age to volunteer is 18 or younger with an adult. Contact Aurelia Rapp at 610-923-3548, ext. 229 or assistant@delawareandlehigh.org.

Visit their 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.

Can you help by picking up donated food from Giant at 25th street in Easton and taking it to the Easton Area Community Center? Once a week, at 11:30 a.m. every Thursday, Giant will help load your SUV. The food then needs to come to the food pantry in Easton. Contact Kathryn Presto at 610-253-8271 or kpresto@eaccpa.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 between 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Flexible scheduling. Background check and training required. All volunteers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Contact Jennie at 610-829-3686 or 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 at 610-868-7800 or mrivera@hclv.org.

New Bethany has opportunities to help assemble kits for the 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. Monday through Thursday through Nov. 30, at Promenade Shops, (near LL Bean.) Minimum age to volunteer is 16 or 10 with adult. Contact Jenna Sentz at 610-691-5602, ext. 233 or jsentz@newbethany.org.