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. Dec. 17. For more information and to register visit www.volunteerlv.org/LEAD-Now. For questions, contact Karen Smith at 610-807-0336 or karen@volunteerlv.org.

Dependable and friendly people are needed to help distribute food to local families and individuals at Grace Community Foundation food bank in Allentown 8:30-11 a.m. on the third and fourth Saturdays each month. Minimum age to volunteer is 15 or 12 with adult supervision. Contact Patty at 484-788-4903 or pmcnamara.gracefoodbank@gmail.com.

The holidays are here! The Christmas parties at the Phoebe Nursing Home in Allentown could use as much help as possible 1-4 p.m. Dec. 17, 18, 19, 22 and 23 to set up and clean up the party, transport residents to and from the party, deliver presents to the residents, serve food and overall bring the holiday spirit of the season to Phoebe. Minimum age to volunteer is 13 with an adult. Contact Joan at 610-435-9037 or jwickel@phoebe.org.

Seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help with a gift-wrapping station at the upcoming Sheridan Elementary School Winter Event 4-6 p.m. Dec. 12 in Allentown. Help to spread holiday cheer and support the school community. Contact Franshesca at 908-303-0685 or baezchecof@allentownsd.org.

The Sanctuary at Haafsville, a private nonprofit animal rescue organization, is seeking board members with a passion for animal welfare to help guide the organization’s growth. They need members with extensive experience in the following areas: fundraising and resource development, strategic planning, human resources, communications, technology (IT support). Contact Tanya at 610-973-4449 or tsmargiassi@thesanctuarypa.org.

For additional opportunities, contact the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley, 968 Postal Road, Suite 100, Allentown, 18109, visit www.volunteerlv.org or call 610-807-0336.