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ALLENTOWN AREA FOOD PANTRY needs volunteers Monday, Thursday and Friday, and an occasional Tuesday. Volunteers will pack groceries noon-2/2:30 p.m. into two bags each for the number of clients who have come that day. Everyone must wear a mask. Call Vanessa, 610-821-1332, aaefb1978@gmail.com.
EASTON AREA COMMUNITY CENTER is looking for volunteers (min. age 18) for their summer camp program. Interested individuals should enjoy working with children aged 5 to 16 years old. You will be assisting with arts and crafts activities as well as outdoor sports activities. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday from June 29-Aug. 7. Call Madeline Lozowski, mvleacc@ptd.net.
NEW BETHANY MINISTRIES, Bethlehem, is seeking volunteers who will commit to a recurring daily, weekly or monthly schedule to help prepare and package hot meals for weekday curbside lunches. Hours are 9:30 a.m.- noon. Call Marc Rittle, 610-691-5602 ext.205, jmrittle@newbethanyministries.org.
SHARECARE FAITH IN ACTION, Bethlehem needs many volunteers to help with taking people to their vital appointments. All volunteers will have to attend on-line orientation, provide criminal background check, and provide proof of insurance. Cloth masks and hand sanitizer provided to volunteers. All clients will sit in back seat and wear a mask as well. Call Lynn Heiney, 610-867-2177, sharecare8@aol.com
SIXTH STREET SHELTER, Allentown is seeking volunteers to assist with weeding and other beautifying projects for its playground and gardens. Bring a mask with you for entering the building to receive a temperature check and sign a waiver before working. Up to four volunteers from up to three different households can be accepted on Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call Heather Pritchard, 610-435-1490, hpritchard@caclv.org
THE LITERACY CENTER, Allentown is looking for virtual volunteers to assist with online GED and ESL classes beginning in June. Opportunities are available for in-class assistants, study group leaders, and one-on-one tutors. Training provided! Prior teaching experience preferred and experience with virtual conferencing programs such as Zoom and Google Classroom a plus. Volunteer shifts range from occasional, to weekly, to multiple days a week. Reliable internet connection and computer with audio/video capabilities required. Call Kristen Walsh, 610-435-0680, kwalsh@theliteracycenter-lv.org.
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem is recruiting high school students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade for their goLEAD Youth Leadership Program which will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on July 13 to July 17. This program helps participants develop critical leadership skills via a virtual series while preparing a capstone service project. Applications may be found on www.volunteerlv.org/go-LEAD and must be submitted by June 26.
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.