·American Cancer Society, Greater Lehigh Valley, needs volunteers, ages 21 and older, to drive cancer patients to scheduled treatments. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle and proof of insurance, complete a background check and driver check and attend a brief orientation.

Contact Jennifer Washney at 570-562-9749 ext. 320 or Jennifer.washney@cancer.org.

·Center For Humanistic Change, Allentown is seeking reliable, friendly volunteers to act as receptionist on weekdays. Volunteers can set their own schedule 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include greeting guests and visitors, answering phones, transferring calls, taking thorough messages, signing for packages and light data entry, etc. as time/talent permits. Training and guidance will be provided. Contact Angie Heiland at 610-443-1595 or email aheiland@thechc.org.

·Center For Vision Loss, Allentown is looking for volunteers to do home visits, read mail and provide companionship. Volunteers also are needed to drive customers to doctor appointments, shopping or center activities. Hours are flexible and are determined by need. Training will be provided. Contact Rita Lang at 610-433-6018, or rita.lang@centerforvisionloss.org.

·Community Bike Works, Allentown needs “Earn-A-Bike” instructors for children ages 9 to 17. Volunteers will mentor and assist children in repairing bicycles. The commitment is 6-8 p.m. one night a week for 12 weeks. No experience is necessary. Training will be provided.

Contact Dave Edinger at 610-434-1140 or dedinger@communitybikeworks.org.

·Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service – Make It A Day On, Not A Day Off! Several volunteer opportunities are available Jan. 16. Visit volunteerlv.org for details and registration instructions.

·Pinebrook-Compeer of the Lehigh Valley needs volunteers for one-on-one friendship matches. Compeer matches volunteers from the community with members who are in stable, mental health recovery. Volunteers spend time with the member doing things such as talking over a cup of coffee, taking a walk, going to a free concert and many more. Hours are flexible and available in both Northampton and Lehigh counties.

Call 610-774-1450 or email compeer@pbfalv.org.

***

Contact the Volunteer Center to receive a brochure listing agencies needing volunteers at 610-807-0336 or vc@volunteerlv.org. Visit volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.