VOLUNTEER CENTER TO MOVE, The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley will relocate to the Banana Factory on 3rd Street in Bethlehem starting March 1, 2020. The nonprofit volunteer resource center has been serving the region for 35 years, connecting more than 25,000 volunteers with 450-plus nonprofit organizations, while partnering with more than 300 businesses annually.

“This move in connection with our longstanding relationship with Air Products and the opportunity to expand our ability to partner with ArtsQuest - the largest user of volunteers in the Lehigh Valley, is a perfect match,” says Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley Executive Director Karen Smith. “We anticipate that this move will increase our visibility resulting in our expanded ability to serve the nonprofits and engage the businesses.”

COMPEER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem, seeks volunteers willing to be a friend to someone in need in Lehigh and Northampton counties. Volunteers are matched with a member who is in stable mental health recovery to spend a minimum of four hours a month engaging in activities they both enjoy (talking, walking, playing cards, etc.). Call Kameren Strouse, 610-774-2258.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY, Bethlehem, is seeking volunteers to welcome guests, sell tickets and merchandise at the lobby admission desk. Must be comfortable engaging with the public to share the museum experience. Training provided. Call Robert Kent, 610-694-6637.

INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION NETWORK (ITNLehighValley) has a rewarding volunteer opportunity as a driver for seniors in the Lehigh Valley area. Provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, or to visit a loved one in a nursing home. Call Karen Schiavonne, 610-419-1645.

PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY THERAPY DOGS, INC., Kutztown, seeks volunteers with therapy dogs to visit residents of various nursing homes throughout the Lehigh Valley area. For more info, call Helene Skopek-Krygier.

THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield, needs volunteers every day of the year, including Christmas and New Year’s Day. To arrange a day/time, call Kathryn at 610-398-2122.

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown, seeks volunteers to be mentors “Bigs” for children “Littles” in their After-School Mentoring Program. Call Natalie Artinger, 610-432-8000.

PHOEBE HEALTH CARE CENTER, Allentown, is looking for volunteers to bring the Holiday spirit to Phoebe by helping with various Christmas parties to do set-up/clean-up, transport, and serve food. Call Joan Wickel, 610-794-5364.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK, Nazareth, needs volunteers to help pack boxes on an assembly line, organizing and loading pallets, making boxes, breaking down boxes and sweeping. This is a great opportunity for groups. Call Idaliz Burgos, 484-287-4015

THE CENTER FOR ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE, Easton, is seeking volunteers to walk dogs, assist with a.m. cleanings, attend off site events to promote the shelter, cat and dog enrichment and general shelter help. If interested in helping, please contact Walt Hoffman at 610-252-7722, ext. 4 or email cahwvolunteercoordinator@rcn.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.