Are you bilingual in Spanish and English? The Allentown Area Food Bank is seeking bilingual volunteers to assist at the food bank during the intake process to ensure all information is clearly communicated to clients. The schedule is flexible on an as-needed basis 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Contact Amy Hitch at 610-821-1332 or aaefb1978@gmail.com.

Ascend Counseling Services, Inc. is focused on making a difference and creating a positive impact on the lives of individuals through service, support and helping them to move forward with a new perspective in life. Assist with coordinating the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community fundraiser June 1 and help to develop and implement future fundraising campaigns. Contact Moneefah at 610-438-1645 or mjackson@ascendcs.org.

Are you skilled at using computers/laptops/tablets/cellphones? If so, Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth needs you. They are looking for a volunteer to assist residents with setting up email accounts, downloading apps, using email, troubleshooting issues, etc. Schedule is extremely flexible. Background check and orientation provided. All volunteers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Contact Jennie at 610-829-3686 or jrepsher@norcopa.gov.

Twisted Purse Bingo Night and K-9 Officer Meet & Greet will be held May 10 in Bath. Hosted by K-9 Kop Project, volunteers are needed to sell tickets and daubers, run baskets to raffle winners and verify bingo card winners. The proceeds go toward an operational medical class for K-9 officers to learn how to render first aid to their K-9 partners when needed. Minimum age to volunteer is 15 with an adult. Contact Vickie Richards at 443-851-3658 or k9kopproject@gmail.com.

Certified Pleasure of Your Company Therapy Dog teams visit with patients at St. Luke’s University Health Network. Handlers and their dogs walk with patients. Visits are scheduled based on your schedule. Handlers must also complete the volunteer requirements for the hospital. See what a difference you and your dog can be to a patient. Contact Helene at 570-814-6078 or poycdogs@gmail.com.

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.

We need care every day. Stanley Llama and the pigs, goats, horses, ponies, alpacas and other animals would love to meet you. The Gress Mountain Ranch in Orefield needs volunteers to assist with their daily feeding and watering. Small groups also needed to help with ground maintenance, composting and cleaning of stalls. The minimum age to volunteer is 14 or 10 with parent supervision. To arrange a day and time contact Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122 or gressranch@gmail.com.

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 May 11 at Coca-Cola Park beginning 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. The minimum age to volunteer is 12 with an adult. Contact Emily Anthony at 610-821-7706 or emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org.

Washington Elementary School, Allentown, is gearing up for an exciting block party 4-7 p.m. May 23 and needs enthusiastic volunteers to make it a success. Whether you’re passionate about organizing games, setting up booths or simply lending a helping hand, your support will make a meaningful difference. Contact Jeffrey at 484-765-4940 or espinolaj@allentownsd.org.