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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer to assist residents in getting to in-house clinic appointments at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. This may involve pushing residents in wheelchairs, Broda chairs or simply walking alongside a resident and engaging in conversation while making sure they arrive to the clinic area safely. Lunch and training are provided. Volunteers must pass a background check. Contact Jennie at 610-829-3686 or jrepsher@norcopa.gov.

Do you have a passion for science and education? Are you interested in helping bring science to life and lives to science? Then join the volunteer team at the Da Vinci Science Center. Exhibit floor volunteers bring their passion, skills and special talents to work closely with Da Vinci Science Center staff to provide a fun, engaging, inclusive, science experience for visitors – encouraging and assisting them as they interact with exhibits. They engage in varying roles such as greeting and directing visitors, engaging interest in exhibits and showing touchable objects and pocket science. Anyone interested in joining, apply directly on the website: www.davincisciencecenter.org/volunteer.

Every child deserves a voice. As a Lehigh County Court Appointed Special Advocates volunteer, you will advocate and be a voice for vulnerable children in court and ensure they find safe, nurturing homes. Your time, your heart and your words can change a child’s life for the better. Step up. Speak out. Make a difference. Minimum age to volunteer is 21. Contact Erin at 610-782-3858 or erincolon@lehighcounty.org.

The Roasting Ears of Corn Festival is celebrating 45 years. Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown is excited to host Pennsylvania’s oldest Native American festival Aug. 16-17. Many hands are needed for this important fundraiser, beginning with various set-up chores and culminating with various festival positions Aug. 16 and 17. Minimum age to volunteer is 16 with adult. Contact Pat Rivera at 610-797-2121 or info@museumofindianculture.org.

Drivers are needed to take elderly/and or disabled people to doctor appointments and grocery shopping. Members receiving services can enter and exit a vehicle independently. ShareCare Faith in Action provides mileage reimbursement and has several other volunteer opportunities as well. Contact Casey at 610-867-2177 or merrick.casey@hotmail.com.

A Primary Care Community is a group of about five volunteer families who come alongside one specific family to help meet physical, financial, spiritual and emotional needs. The Salvation Army Foster Care & Adoption Services needs volunteers to commit to serving from 6 months up to 24 months with their specific family. Contact Florence at 610-821-7706 or florence_rhue@use.salvationarmy.org.

A Perfect Fit Resale Boutique Sales Associate is needed at the YWCA Allentown/The Perfect Fit for Working Women. Various shifts are available. Be the friendly face that helps support YWCA Allentown’s mission. As a resale boutique sales associate, volunteers will play a key role in creating a warm, welcoming environment for shoppers and community members at The Perfect Fit Resale Boutique. Key responsibilities include: provide exceptional customer service and assist shoppers as needed, help create a friendly, inclusive and positive shopping experience, support light housekeeping tasks to keep the boutique tidy and inviting and assist with restocking merchandise and organizing displays. Previous retail experience is helpful, but not required. impact. For more information, visit http://ywcaallentown.org.

Visit the website www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities, call 610-807-0336 or email vc@volunteerlv.org for more information.