volunteers
Marvine Elementary in Bethlehem 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, a watcher for the quantities taken in, sign up list, and break down boxes. Takes place outdoors – rain or shine. Contact Luis Vasquez, 610-865-0012, lvasquez@basdschools.org.
Be My Neighbor Day is back and will be at the Bethlehem Area Public Library! Join PBS39 & 91.3 WLVR on March 23 for a day of fun with performances from Lolly Hopwood, visits from Bethlehem’s Civic Leaders, Storytimes, craft activities, Daniel Tiger meet and greet and more! Volunteers are needed for set up prior to the event and with crafts, chaperone rooms for safety and table the day of the event. Clearances, application, and information session required. Minimum age 14 with adult. Contact Deja, 610-984-8146, volunteer@wlvt.org.
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. Each of the 5 sessions is a stand-alone session. This program is virtual, and each class time is 4-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 2-30. Register at www.volunteerlv.org/LEAD-Now. For questions contact Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, karen@volunteerlv.org.
Be a Hero for people with Down Syndrome and volunteer at the 3.21 Run on March 30 at Lehigh Valley Parkway - LVRR Clubhouse, Allentown. Hosted by Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center, various volunteer positions are available from 8 a.m. to noon, including set up, registration, water station, course marshals & sweepers, and more. Contact Kerri DiDario, 484-224-5288, epdsckerri@gmail.com.
As an adult education tutor, you will work 1:1 or in small groups with GED or English as a Second Language (ESL) students at ProJeCt of Easton’s Fowler Literacy Center. You will support classroom teachers and empower students in their educational journey. Shifts available Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or Monday-Wednesday 6 -8:15 p.m. We are in the most need of PM tutors. (Bachelor’s Degree required.) Contact Morgan, 610-258-4361, mmckay@projecteaston.org.
Great opportunity for companies, groups, families, or individuals to volunteer for The Salvation Army Children’s Services’ Rock N Run 5K, 10K, and Kids’ Fun Run on Saturday, May 11 at Coca-Cola Park beginning at 8:30 a.m. Have a blast while helping children impacted by foster care. Lots of different jobs are available from course marshal to food service to cheering section. Minimum age 12 with an adult. Contact Emily Anthony, 610-821-7706, emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org.
Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association is seeking community volunteers to staff the 2024 Lehigh Valley Auto Show for 5-hour shifts. The show is scheduled for Thursday, March 21 through Sunday, March 24 at Stabler Athletic & Convocation Center. All functions are indoors. Volunteers are provided a T-shirt, snacks and free parking. Contact Rebecca Shoemaker, 610-217-3570, rbshoemaker@icloud.com.
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.