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.

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.

Volunteers are needed for St. Luke’s University Health Network gift shops at various campus locations throughout the Lehigh Valley. St. Luke’s volunteers help the patients, visitors and staff. No experience necessary. Training provided. Minimum age to volunteer is 16. Contact Karen at 484-526-4600 or volunteers@sluhn.org.

Sights for Hope is in search of compassionate and energetic individuals to assist visually impaired clients during center-based and community-based programs. Clients participate in life skills education, support groups and social activities 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. weekdays. Minimum age to volunteer is 21. Courtesy and sighted guide training is required for all volunteers. Contact Rita Lang at 610-433-6018, ext. 225 or email rita@sightsforhope.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 and technology (IT support). Contact Tanya at 610-973-4449 or tsmargiassi@thesanctuarypa.org.

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