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LEHIGH VALLEY WEATHER

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Greater Lehigh Valley needs volunteers (age 21+) 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 email 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 email rita.lang@centerforvisionloss.org.

COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS, Allentown needs “Earn-A-Bike” instructors for children ages nine to 17. Volunteers will mentor and assist children in repairing bicycles. The commitment is 6 to 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 email dedinger@communitybikeworks.org.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY OF SERVICE, Lehigh Valley – Make It A Day On, Not A Day Off! Several volunteer opportunities are available Jan. 16. Visit the Volunteer Center website www.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 like 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.

SHARECARE FAITH IN ACTION, Bethlehem, is looking for volunteer drivers (18+ years) to help safely transport people who are elderly and/or disabled to and from doctor appointments and with grocery shopping in the Lehigh Valley. Volunteers are also needed to help others who can’t get out on their own through visitation, socializing and taking them out of their home environment. All volunteers are asked to attend a two hour orientation/training. Contact Cheryl Wilson at 610-867-2177 or email sharecare8@aol.com.

THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield, is an animal sanctuary for 70+ pets and farm animals rescued from abuse or neglect. Volunteers are needed to feed/water the ranch animals, perform environmental clean-up and do ground maintenance including winterizing pens and wiring roof for turkey pens. Animals need tending every day of the year. Contact Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122 or email gressranch@gmail.com.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, Whitehall and Allentown need volunteers (16+ years) for housewares crew at the ReStore at either location. Volunteers will help with a large donation to sort, price, arrange inventory and box newly donated houseware items. Long pants and closed toe shoes must be worn. Small/large groups and individuals are welcome to help Wednesday through Friday with this two-week project. Call Camille Urbano at 610-776-7737, ext. 318 or Camille@habitatlv.org.

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