volunteers
Join the dedicated team at Autism Society Lehigh Valley as a fundraising volunteer. Your passion can help create a brighter future for individuals with Autism. Together, let’s raise awareness and funds to support vital programming in the Lehigh Valley. Contact Maryclaire Foundakos. 201-741-8838, autismsocietylv.teen@gmail.com.
Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering is partnering with the Bethlehem Area Public Library to provide information for people who are experiencing homelessness, risk of homelessness, or who need resources. Computer savvy volunteers will input guest info into a software database and search for appropriate resources any weekday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and relay information in written form and verbally. Contact Maria Shior, 484-602-5505, mshior@bes-inc.org.
The K-9 Kop Project’s mission is to purchase equipment, services, training and/or K9’s for Officers who protect us in our communities through fundraising efforts that include exciting basket raffles. Become a Basket Raffle Outreach Volunteer! Your charisma and passion can help us secure fantastic donations from local businesses. All baskets and gift certificates to be turned in or scheduled for pick up by April 30. Contact Vickie Richards, 443-851-3658, k9kopproject@gmail.com.
Calling all animal lovers! Volunteers are needed for cat care and socialization, dog walkers, small animal (rabbit and guinea pig) care, laundry, dishwashing and maintenance related duties at the Lehigh Valley Humane Society, Allentown. Minimum age 14. Contact Lee Ferguson, 610-797-1205, ext, 307, lee@lehighhumane.org.
Take the opportunity to get involved in your community, develop new friendships, and discover hidden talents while giving out snacks and monitoring the donors after they donate blood at the Easton donor center 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Take pride in knowing your contribution to Miller-Keystone Blood Center will impact the lives of hundreds of people every day. Minimum age 14. Only high school service hours are available. Contact Michele Cory, 610-691-5850, ext. 212, mcory@giveapint.org.
Sights for Hope is seeking volunteers to work with staff to administer vision-screening tests for preschool and kindergarten age children in Lehigh or Northampton County. Reliable transportation to screening sites is necessary. Training will be provided. Minimum age 21. Contact Rita Lang, 610-433-6018, rita@sightsforhope.org.
Staff the coffee cart to serve beverages and snacks to key locations and members of the St. Luke’s University Health Network Allentown campus community. This opportunity is perfect for those who like to interact with others, like to be on their feet, and are comfortable standing for longer periods of time. Contact the volunteer department, 484-526-4600, volunteers@sluhn.org.
The Lehigh Valley is facing a critical shortage of safe, loving foster homes for children and teens. Foster parents have the incredible opportunity to welcome a child or children into your home and provide them with love and security for as long as they need. The Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Services provides a high level of training and support to prepare you for the unique needs of children in care. Contact Emily Anthony, 610-821-7706, emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org.
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.