HOLIDAY HOPE CHESTS needs volunteers to donate wrapped shoe boxes filled with age-appropriate items for Lehigh Valley’s children in need. Suggested gift lists are provided on their website. This program, coordinated by the Volunteer Center, is a great project for large/small groups, clubs, classes, families and individuals. To participate, go to www.volunteerlv.org/holiday-hope-chests and fill out a donor pledge form.

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER, Bethlehem, is seeking Spanish speaking tutors to assist students during the after school homework club 3-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Students range in age from six to 13 years old. All volunteers must complete background checks, wear face masks and be vaccinated for COVID-19. Contact Paula Johnson at 610-691-3355 or johnsonp@neccbethlehem.org.

CHRISTKINDLMARKT, SteelStacks in Southside Bethlehem, needs a lot of volunteers for a variety of tasks at the newly expanded holiday festival. Consider signing up for two to three volunteer shifts, Thursday through Sunday beginning Nov. 19 to Dec. 19. Minimum age to volunteer is 15 or 14 with adult. Contact Cory Stevens at 610-332-1370 or cstevens@artsquest.org.

MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER, Allentown, needs volunteers at the Cedar Crest Donor Center to give out snacks with a smile while monitoring donors to be sure they are doing well after donating. The two shifts available are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays or 7:30-11 a.m. Mondays. This does require a 1.5-hour orientation and (free) PA state clearances. No community service hours. Contact Kathy Hoy at 610-691-5850, ext. 1103 or khoy@giveapint.org.

ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK needs volunteers to assist in lobbies, inpatient nursing, emergency department or hospice by spending time socializing, providing comfort items and assisting staff with various supportive duties. St. Luke’s volunteers are greatly appreciated and a valued member of the team. Join the program today by calling 484-526-4600.

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, contact Walt Hoffman at 610-252-7722, ext. 4 or email cahwvolunteercoordinator@rcn.com.

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