The 12th annual 3.21 Run for Down syndrome takes place on the Lehigh Parkway April 19. Volunteers are needed for setup 8 a.m., cleanup noon and everything in between. Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center has a variety of volunteer opportunities available for the event. Minimum age to volunteer is 14 with adult. Contact Kerri at 484-224-5288 or email epdsckerri@gmail.com.

Want a great way to get outside, educate children and experience farm life? Flint Hill Farm Educational Center in Coopersburg has an opportunity for you to share fun and informative experiences with school age children 8:30-11:45 a.m. and/or 1-3 p.m. Volunteers must be able to walk about 1 mile on uneven ground. Orientation is required. Contact Katherine Bollinger at 610-838-2928 or email farm-coordinator@flinthillfarm-edcenter.org.

Greater Easton Development Partnership is calling all community members and businesses to join neighbors to spruce up the West Ward April 26. Work alone, with neighbors or join one of the larger neighborhood cleanup efforts. Check in and supplies will be available for pickup starting 8:30 a.m. at 100 N. 12th St., Easton. Contact Andrea at 484-894-9620 or email andrea@eastonpartnership.org.

Itty Bitty Kitty will hold a bingo fundraiser at Macungie Memorial Hall April 6. Volunteers are needed in shifts 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for setup and food prep and 11:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. for game time tasks and breakdown. Minimum age to volunteer is 10 with an adult. Contact Kathi at 610-973-7400 or email ittybittykittypa@gmail.com.

Kitten season has arrived and we are seeking loving foster homes for the kittens that come into The Sanctuary at Haafsville in Orefield. Kittens need care until they are old enough to be adopted. Complete the kitten fostering application and select a date to attend one of the upcoming orientations. Contact Susan at 484-285-5445 or scimerola@thesanctuarypa.org.

The Gress Mountain Ranch in Orefield operates both a sanctuary for domestic and exotic animals and programs for therapy, education and volunteerism that provide meaningful ways for people to benefit from interacting with animals. Please consider hosting a donation drive for the animals. Items needed include Zero Gatorade, Zero cranberry juice, yogurt, animal thermometer, straw and pine shavings for bedding and more. For a full list of items, contact Kathryn at 610-398-2122 or email gressranch@gmail.com.

If you enjoy spending time with children, can pass a background check and only have a few hours per week to volunteer, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Third Street Alliance for Women and Children in Easton is need of childcare volunteers 4:45-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays so moms living in the shelter can attend programs designed specifically for them. Contact Janinie at 610-438-9426 or email volunteer@thirdstreetalliance.org.

YWCA Allentown seeks professional women to provide one-on-one mentoring to clients in the New Choices professional development program. Mentors will provide guidance and networking for clients who are currently seeking employment and participating in YWCA career counseling. Contact Sarah at 610-871-5060 or email sbarrett@ywcaallentown.org.

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