VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY,
Allentown, needs volunteers to be a part of a run or walk group that will represent Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley at run/walk events in the Lehigh Valley. No running or walking experience is necessary. Just enthusiasm and availability to participate in race events throughout 2021. Contact Nancy Petiet, 610-861-7555, npetiet@cancersupportglv.org.
CENTER FOR CAREER PATHWAYS AND LITERACY,
Allentown, needs virtual tutors for our adult literacy program. Tutor via Zoom with individuals or groups in areas of math, reading, writing, social studies and science. Virtual tutors are also needed to assist English as a second language students with reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Flexible schedules and all materials are provided. Minimum age 22: bachelor’s degree and clearances required. Contact Olga Jaeger, 610-7991946, ojaeger@lccc.edu.
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES
needs volunteers to help with The New-to-You & Vintage Barn Sale at the historic Burnside Plantation. Donation drop off days, 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 22, 24 and 26; pre-event set up, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 7-9; and the in person shopping event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 10-11. Face masks are mandatory for all staff, volunteers and visitors. Contact Jennifer Bender, 610-882-0450, ext. 27, jbender@historicbethlehem.org.
MILLER KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER,
Allentown, needs reliable volunteers to prescreen donors at the donor center in Allentown 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every other Saturday. This opportunity consists of sitting in a hallway and asking donors three or four questions that are COVID-19 related and taking a forehead temperature. You must be over 18 and out of high school. We cannot accommodate community service hours requests. Contact Kathy Hoy, 610-6915850, khoy@giveapint.org.
PA CARING HEARTS,
Breinigsville, is a foster-based dog and cat rescue looking for short or long-term foster homes for rescue dogs and cats who are waiting to find their forever homes. Support is provided. Contact Marjo Heimbach, 484-877-6624, mheimbach17@gmail. com.
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK,
Nazareth, is looking for adults with food preparation training to help with the Nutrition Education Cooking Matters program. Duties include preparing and portioning ingredients and materials needed for all active courses; provide shopping lists to educator for upcoming week’s class. Requires punctuality and commitment to a six-week schedule, four-five hours per day, typically Monday and Tuesdays. Contact Cara Przybylowicz, 484-893-1129, cara@ caclv.org.
TEACH RWANDA
provides teacher education and operates a world-class school for preprimary and primary-age children in Rwanda. The fundraising committee is eager to recruit and expand into virtual fundraising and more. Plan for about four to eight hours a month, including meetings and outreach. Enrich children’s, families’, and teachers’ lives Rwanda — from anywhere in the world. Contact Linda Friscia-Oppe 610-7628314, TEACHRwanda.volunteer@gmail. com.
TRUTH FOR WOMEN,
Bethlehem, needs a volunteer to manage income and expenses for the organization’s May 1 fundraising event, a Kentucky Derby party. All work can be done virtually. Position requires basic accounting skills, attention to details, and flexibility. Estimated time commitment is two-three hours a week, including a final financial report to the Board of Directors. Contact Event Chair Sally Ryan, 610-866-5755, info@truthforwomen.org.
Contact the Volunteer Center to receive a directory of Lehigh Valley nonprofits in need of volunteers at 610-807-0336 or e-mail: vc@volunteerlv.org. Go to www. volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.