VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
AMERICAN RED CROSS PA RIVERS CHAPTER,
Allentown, needs bilingual volunteers to serve the Lehigh Valley community in a variety of ways including recruiting other bilingual volunteers, responding to local emergencies like home fires and floods, assisting with casework for families and individuals who have experienced an emergency. Contact Ann Borysowski, 215-384-7191, ann.borysowski@ redcross.org.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LEHIGH VALLEY
needs compassionate and energetic volunteers to become ‘Bigs’ for youth ages 7 to 16 in Lehigh and Northampton County. Our matches typically meet twice a month and can participate in activities that they are most interested in. Orientation, interview, references, and clearances required, and a commitment to being matched with your Little for at least one year. Contact David DelaRosa, ddelarosa@ bbbslv.org.
CAMELOT FOR CHILDREN,
Allentown, is looking for adults and teens, minimum age 14, or 6 with adult, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays June 21 to July 30 for our six-week day camp. You will help us create the magic of childhood for special needs kids and their siblings with crafts, activities, special guest entertainment, and enjoy the playground and splashpad on the campus. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact Emily Werner, 610-791-5683, emily@camelotforchildren.org.
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES
needs volunteers 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays in April to help visitors discover history and fun at Burnside Plantation. Training available for greeter, docent, kids activities, pop-up shop, kitchen demonstrator, and more. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact Molly McLaughlin, 610-691-6055, mmclaughlin@historicbethlehem.org.
LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO,
Schnecksville, is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November to March, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April through October. The zoo offers long- and short-term volunteer opportunities, minimum age 13, for those interested in wildlife conservation. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. For information on our Docent program, and our Crafts & Activities, Zoo Clean, and Special Events teams, contact Katie Lerch, 610-07994171, ext. 241, klerch@lvzoo.org.
MORNINGSTAR LIVING,
Nazareth, needs a certified instructor in tai chi to virtually teach basic elements for one to three hours per week for small groups of older active adults in a retirement community 9-10 a.m. weekday mornings and/or one afternoon. Retirees welcome. Enjoy meeting interesting new people in a friendly work environment. Contact Laurie Brunstetter, 610-746-1334, laurieb@ moravian.com.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY,
Bethlehem, needs team-oriented adult volunteers willing to work outdoors on the first and third Saturdays of the month, April through October, to assist in the operation of the short demonstration railway and locomotive. No experience necessary and training is required. Shifts are flexible but must be committed to in advance. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact visitor services, 610-694-6644, info@ nmih.org.
THE WHOLE LIFE CENTER,
Easton, driver needed Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10-10:30 a.m. to about 1-2 p.m. weekly, to drive a box truck to pick up food from Sam’s Club, then help unload, weigh and on different days deliver the food to other organizations in the Easton area. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds. Contact Donna Lavin, 610-746-6405, donna@wholelifectr.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.