If you are willing to make a positive difference in someone’s life, Center For Career Pathways And Literacy at Lehigh Carbon Community College Donley Center, Allentown, is looking for volunteers interested in tutoring English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Education Degree (GED) preparation to adult students. No experience is required but training and clearances are. Days of the week and times are flexible. Contact Shiloe Sidor, 610-799-1216, ssidor@lccc.edu.

Community Bike Works “Earn a Bike” program needs volunteers to work with youth ages 9-17 on fixing bikes. You’ll work in small groups teaching bike mechanics to the students. No experience necessary. The program runs 4-6 p.m. on the East Side of Allentown. Contact James, 484- 241-9906, james@communitybikeworks.org.

New Bethany has opportunities to help assemble luminaria kits for our 27th annual Luminaria Night! Volunteers will help assemble luminaria kits consisting of candles, paper bags, and sand. 4-6 p.m. Mon through Thurs, Nov 4 to Dec 6, at Promenade Saucon Valley, (across from LL Bean). Minimum age 16 or 12 with adult. Contact Jenna, 610-691-5602 x233, jsentz@newbethany.org.

Experience the joy of Special Olympics as a coach for our Volleyball team. While volleyball knowledge/experience is helpful, we offer coach training opportunities and resources. Volleyball practice starts in September and runs until November and takes place in Whitehall. Background check required. Call 610-850-0449, volunteer@specialolympicspa.org.

The Center For Animal Health & Welfare, Easton, can take up to 2 volunteers per shift to help get the dog area ready for the day. Shifts are 8:30-10:30 a.m. & 1-3 p.m. daily. Please help support our staff by cleaning our main/lower kennels. Also includes laundry, restocking, and dishwashing. Quicker cleaning with more people can help ensure the staff has more time to work on socializing and training the dogs. Contact Carolynn, 610-252-7722, csouthwick@healthyanimalcenter.org.

Get ready to bring smiles to the faces of thousands of children on Christmas morning by helping to sort and pack toys (no wrapping) at The Salvation Army, Allentown, for children this holiday season. Minimum of 2 hours of volunteering running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 9 to 14. Minimum age 15 with adult. Contact Deirdre, 610-432-0129, deirdre.govan@use.salvationarmy.org

Is your church, community group, or company looking to host a holiday donation drive? The Salvation Army Children’s Services is hosting our annual holiday party for our foster and adoptive families, and each year we welcome the opportunity to bless our families with the following “cozy” NEW items (children’s and adult sizes): socks and slippers, hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves, throw blankets, stuffies and Squishmallows. New toys and stocking stuffers also accepted. Contact Susan, 484-705-1488, sue.rice@use.salvationarmy.org.

It’s that time of year for the Women Of Excellence of Bethlehem gift wrapping beginning October 16 through December 20: 10 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesdays & Fridays; 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays in Bethlehem. Help needed at the children’s program in Bethlehem 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 21. Minimum age 13. Contact Enid, 484-662-0599, bethlehemwomenofexcellence@gmail.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.