Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

Volunteer opportunities

Support the American Red Cross humanitarian mission through reconnecting separated families. Working remotely, deliver services to clients who have been separated from family members in other countries due to armed conflict, migration, disasters, or other humanitarian emergencies. Contact Danielle at 570-202-7954 or danielle.dietze@redcross.org.

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 at 201-741-8838 or autismsocietylv.teen@gmail.com.

Be part of a community championing second chances and helping participants to succeed in the cybersecurity certification program. Cyberchance needs volunteers for numerous tasks in cybersecurity training, mentorship and career development opportunities. No specific skill set is required. Contact Robert Fernandes at 610-914-6142 or robert@cyberchance.org.

If you enjoy meeting and interacting with people, come and help with sales and greeting visitors who come to the farm store at Flint Hill Farm Educational Center in Coopersburg. All proceeds from purchases support outreach programs allowing us to get closer to the goal of becoming a sustainable nonprofit. Orientation and training available. Contact Katherine at 610-838-2928 or farm-coordinator@flinthillfarm-edcenter.org.

Are you interested in meeting the needs of vulnerable children and families in the Lehigh Valley? You can easily get involved by registering with Keystone Family Alliance’s Gateway computer portal system. After a quick registration process, you will begin to receive periodic emails stating the needs of local families (i.e., diapers, pajamas). You can purchase any of the items that you choose. There is no limit to the number of people who can register. Contact Maria Samaritano at 917-841-2307 or maria@keyfam.org.

Marvine Elementary School in Bethlehem receives a food donation every Friday to distribute to the community. They need help 9:30 to 11 a.m. to organize and monitor the food when the community begins to take the items, a watcher for the quantities being taken, sign up list and break down boxes. Minimum age 20 or 16 with adult. Takes place outdoors. Contact Luis at 610-865-0012, ext. 16815 or lvasquez@basdschools.org.

Fowler Literacy Center at ProJeCt of Easton is now accepting volunteer applications for the position of test proctor. Volunteers will ensure a controlled testing environment that will allow test takers to perform to the very best of their abilities for the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems test and/or the General Education Development test. Training required. Time commitment: 2-10 hours per week. Contact Morgan McKay at 610-258-4361, ext. 18 or development@projecteaston.org.

If you love working around dogs or cats and have general handyman skills, The Sanctuary at Haafsville in Breinigsville and Orefield could really use your help. Their two facilities need volunteers to help fix, maintain, construct, clean, paint and provide a safe environment for animals and humans. Hours are flexible throughout the week. Contact Scott at 267-374-2764 or ssimons@thesanctuarypa.org.

Visit the website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or contact the center at 610-807-0336, vc@volunteerlv.org for more information.