Assist with literacy activities in Pre-K through Grade 3 by providing individual or small-group support under the guidance of classroom teachers with the Allentown School District Foundation. Minimum age 18. Clearances and attendance at a one hour orientation are required. Hours and days are flexible, but volunteers must be willing to commit to a regular schedule of at least one hour per week. For the date of the next orientation, contact Cynthia, 484-765-4121, phillipsc@allentownsd.org.
Join a working team environment with Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering Property and Maintenance Team Volunteers should have some working knowledge of mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or household repair and be committed to approximately 1-2 hours per week. Contact Maria, 484 602-5505, mshior@bes-inc.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley, Allentown, is started a new after school mentoring program called STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Club and with the help of friendly and dedicated community volunteers, kids can continue to grow their curiosity and have fun beyond the classroom from October through May, 3:30-5 p.m. on Thursdays and beginning in January 3:30-5 p.m. on Tuesdays. Contact Maggie, 610-432-8000, mklingseis@bbbslv.org.
Dependable and friendly people are needed to help distribute food to local families and individuals at Grace Community Foundation food bank in Allentown from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the 3rd & 4th Saturdays each month. Minimum age 15 or 12 with adult supervision. Contact Patty, 484-788-4903, pmcnamara.gracefoodbank@gmail.com.
Empowerment Pathways in Easton is holding a community event 4-7pm on September 14, to thank clients and volunteers for their ongoing support, to introduce ourselves to the community and to raise funds for our community programs. Volunteers are needed to assist with food and related items, games, raffles, educational information and safety monitors. Contact Escarleth, 773-676-9377, volunteer@newempowermentpathways.org.
Family Fest is a celebration of residents, families, and loved ones. It will be held outside in the beautiful Gracedale Gardens, Nazareth, 3:30-6:30pm on September 9 (rain date September 16.) Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of tasks. Contact Jennie, 610-829-3823, jrepsher@norcopa.gov.
Is fall your favorite time of year? Do you love the smell of freshly baked apple pie and cinnamon? Join Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites for Apple Days! Volunteers are needed for set up (Sept 17 -19) and to assist throughout the weekend (Sept 20-21), including in the hay bale maze, making scarecrows, serving sweet fall treats, helping in the apple brewery and cleaning up. Minimum age 13. Contact Charlotte, 610-882-0450, cfiliciotto@historicbethlehem.org.
The Warming Station at River Crossing YMCA, Allentown, will reopen for the season from September 30, 2025, through April 30, 2026. Volunteers are needed from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., seven days a week, to help welcome guests, serve warm meals, distribute supplies, and offer compassionate support to those experiencing homelessness. Contact Tami, tunger@ymcarivercrossing.org.
Visit www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or contact 610-807-0336, vc@volunteerlv.org for more information.