Help us 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. This is a great project for large/small groups, clubs, classes, families, and individuals. To participate, go to www.volunteerlv.org/hhc-giftcards and fill out a 2025 Donor Pledge Form by December 5.
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 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 6 to set up, decorate, cook/serve/clean up breakfast, help with crafts, organize visits with Santa, and check in guests. Minimum age 15 or 13 with adult. Contact Kerri 484-224-5288, epdsckerri@gmail.com.
Are you considering joining or currently serving on a nonprofit board and want to become a more informed participant? Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is offering LEAD Now, a leadership training program that provides relevant guidance on nonprofit board service. This program is virtual, and each class time is 4-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, December 3, 10, 17. For more information and to Register visit www.volunteerlv.org/LEAD-Now. For questions contact Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, karen@volunteerlv.org.
Tour guides/docents are needed to greet and provide visitors with an educational experience about Native American lifeways and history as it pertains to the exhibits at Museum of Indian Culture, Allentown. Tour guides are currently needed on Fridays for at least one 6-hour shift (from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months. Minimum age 16. Contact Pat, 610-797-2121, info@museumofindianculture.org.
New Bethany’s Luminaria Night is a great opportunity for students, work, social, and community groups to volunteer together assembling luminaria kits consisting of candles, paper bags, and sand, at a location on Center Street, Bethlehem, 4-6 p.m. Mon-Thur, Nov 23 through Dec 8. Minimum age 16, or 12 with adult. Contact Jenna Sentz, 610-691-5602 x233, jsentz@newbethany.org.
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, 610-821-7706, emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org.
At least 2 STRONG volunteers are needed to assist at The Whole Life Center, Easton, with unloading food delivery trucks from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Weigh each box, help coordinators put food in freezers or fridges, and then reload the remaining boxes back onto the truck for delivery to other pantries and shelters. Contact Donna, 610-417-2067, donna@wholelifectr.org.
Women Of Excellence Bethlehem gift wrapping continues through December 19 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday in Bethlehem. Help needed at the children’s program in Bethlehem from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 20. Minimum age 16. Contact Latoyia, 610-866-5041 x40901, lssmall@basdschools.org.
Visit www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or contact 610-807-0336, vc@volunteerlv.org for more information.