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, 610-8617555, npetiet@cancersupportglv.org.
FRIENDS OF JOHNSTON, Bethlehem, needs help at Camel’s Hump Farm Nature Education Center 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday mornings. We have projects for all ages and ranges of abilities. Dress for the weather — wear a mask, gloves and boots. Bring a drink and snack. Minimum age 13 or 5 with adult supervision. Contact Victoria Bastidas, 484-241-6117, victoriabastidas01@gmail.com.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY RESTORE,
Whitehall, needs eager, willing, and excited volunteers to help with accepting donations, cleaning, organization, and customer service 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Contact Gina Loiacono, 610-776-7737, gina@habitatlv.org.
LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE
needs volunteer mentors to coach entrepreneurs at no charge for our local chapter in the nationwide SCORE organization. We partner with the SBA and local agencies who assist small business startups or local small businesses who need assistance. Contact Tracy Damiani, 610-266-3000, tracy. damiani@scorevolunteer.org.
SHARECARE FAITH IN ACTION, Bethlehem, needs many volunteers to help with taking non-COVID-19 clients to their vital appointments. All volunteers will have to attend online orientation, provide criminal background check and proof of insurance. KN95 face masks and sanitizer wipes provided to volunteers. All clients will sit in back seat and wear a face mask as well. Call Lynn Heiney, 610-867-2177, sharecare8@aol.com.
SIXTH STREET SHELTER, Allentown, needs donation volunteers to accept, sort, and organize donations at the shelter 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Maximum of four adults per day: child abuse clearance and criminal background check required. Contact Cara Przybylowicz, 484-893-1129, cara@ caclv.org.
TEACH RWANDA, Easton, needs a volunteer coordinator to respond to inquiries about volunteering using the internet, so your location is flexible. We do modern teacher education in Rwanda and operate a preschool and primary school, as well as partner with other schools. Connect with potential volunteers in the Lehigh Valley and around the world. This is a fun position where you can meet dynamic people who really care about young children and their teachers. Contact Janet Brown, jbrown@teachrwanda.org.
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY is offering a six-part leadership training program that provides relevant training on nonprofit board service. LEAD Now covers all aspects for board service. Each of the six sessions is a stand-alone session. Our 2021 program will be virtual, and each class time is 4-5:30 p.m. Check the dates on our website. Register at www. volunteerlv.org/LEAD-Now. For questions contact Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, karen@ volunteerlv.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.