The Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is seeking computer savvy volunteers to help in our intake office. This is a good opportunity for individuals who want to give back to the community by assisting at the food bank without having to be physically active. The food bank is open from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday through Friday. Training will be provided by staff. Contact Amy, 610-821-1332, aaefb1978@gmail.com.

Join Camelot for Children in Allentown to volunteer with a group of six young adults with special needs who help set up events for the kids, plan care package fundraisers, do grounds maintenance, complete office work, and more, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. This is a group of former Camelot kids who have completed our Apprentice Program transitioning from being a Camelot child to volunteer. These young adults will brighten your day! Contact Emily Werner, 610-791-5683, emily@camelotforchildren.org.

Marvine Elementary School receives a food donation every Friday to distribute to the community. We need help to organize and monitor the food when the community begins to take the items, check the sign-up list, and break down boxes. Takes place OUTDOORS, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Minimum age 20 or 16 with adult. Contact Luis Vasquez, 610-865-0012 x16815, lvasquez@basdschools.org.

Video chat with seniors from your home. Similar to face-time calls, have a friendly conversation with shut in or lonely seniors in your community using your computer, tablet or smart phone to connect and provide a pleasant experience for someone that needs community connection. ShareCare Faith In Action SeniorCHAT LIVE is as close to face-to-face contact as it gets. Contact Lynn, 610-867-2177, sharecare8@aol.com.

How would you like to meet with a new friend and take a stroll at the South Mall? Sights for Hope volunteers will assist clients with visual impairment during the weekly walk every Wednesday from 9:00-10:30 a.m. This weekly walk gives clients the opportunity to enhance their fitness and socialize with other clients and volunteers. Training provided. Background checks required. Contact Rita Lang, 610-433-6018, rita@sightsforhope.org.

While our cats are waiting for their forever homes, help staff at The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, Easton, clean the cat rooms and cages to ensure the cats stay clean and healthy. Volunteers are needed on weekday mornings from around 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Minimum age 16 or 12 with adult supervision. Contact Carolynn, 610-252-7722, volunteer@healthyanimalcenter.org.

The Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Program believes every child deserves a safe, loving, and caring home, and as part of our Advisory Council, you can have a powerful impact on the lives of foster and adoptive children and families in our community. Share your professional expertise; diverse knowledge of constituent perspectives; connections to local resources, colleagues, or peers; philanthropic support and other forms of needed assistance. Contact Florence Rhue, 610-821-7706, florence_rhue@use.salvationarmy.org.

Volunteers are needed to assist with assembling boxes of food at our pantry from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at The Whole Life Center, Easton. Volunteers will then take boxes out to the people’s cars by the loading dock. As activities are slowing down everything can be put away and cleaned up. Contact Donna Lavin, 610-417-2067, donna@wholelifectr.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.