New Bethany has an opportunity to help set up and light luminarias for the 28th annual Luminaria Night at Triangle Park on Main Street in Emmaus. This is a great opportunity for students, work, social and community groups to volunteer together 3-5 p.m. Dec 13. The minimum age to volunteer is 16 or 12 with adult. Contact Jenna at 610-691-5602, ext. 233 or jsentz@newbethany.org.

Hellertown Historical Society is inviting volunteer seamstresses to join a new program that will recreate authentic colonial-period clothing. These garments will be worn by the society’s volunteer tour guides and field trip docents to enhance the educational experience for visitors. Contact Jeff at 610-585-1111 or zettdr@gmail.com.

Looking to spread holiday cheer? Join Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites this season to bring the Christmas City spirit to life! Gallery guides monitor the museum while ensuring a positive experience for visitors by providing guidance through the museum space for self-guided groups and share information about offerings during the Christmas season. Contact Charlotte at 610-868-6868 or cfiliciotto@historicbethlehem.org.

Food Pantry Support for East Side Food Pantry at Community Bike Works, Allentown. Stock shelves, organize all food for that day and assist clients 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:30-6 p.m. Thursdays. Bilingual in Spanish is a huge plus. Contact Hana at 610-820-4067 or hcannon@communitybikeworks.org.

This annual holiday tradition for members of the Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center includes a buffet breakfast, a visit with Santa, crafts, music and time with other families. Volunteers are needed 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 6 to set up, decorate, cook/serve/clean up breakfast, help with crafts, organize visits with Santa and check in guests. The minimum age to volunteer is 15 or 13 with adult. Contact Kerri at 484-224-5288 or epdsckerri@gmail.com.

Help bring extra smiles this holiday season by organizing a gift card drive for children in the community. All gift cards are in support of Holiday Hope Chests, a program coordinated by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley and are donated to our regional nonprofit partners who support youth in the community through their programs and services. To participate, go to volunteerlv.org/hhc-giftcards and fill out a 2025 Donor Pledge Form by Dec. 5.

Are you ready to take the lead in making a meaningful impact? Ribbons of C.A.R.E. is looking for a passionate and organized lead volunteer to spearhead all volunteer engagement efforts in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. This is an ideal role for someone with a background in volunteering, health care, childcare or early childhood education. Contact Alecia at 484-904-6048 or ribbonsofc.a.r.e24@gmail.com.

The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania Children’s Services announces the launch of a new short-term foster care program that provides safe, loving homes for children who require temporary care. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for children in need for days or weeks. Contact Emily at 610-821-7706 or emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org.

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